Job Description

Our transitional homes are overseen by dedicated House Managers. These individuals play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our homes. We are currently seeking a Part-time Interim House Manager (6 months-to a year) for our transitional home in Regina to provide assistance, support, and programming to women and children who have faced violence and/or trauma.

Role Overview
Setting: In-Person
Location: Regina, Saskatchewan
Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week
Duration: 1 year
Schedule: Weekdays, evenings, rotating shifts on weekends, statutory holidays, and availability during emergency situations as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish a relationship of trust and respect with clients
• Facilitate intake during move-ins and move-out processes with clients
• Check inventory on a regular basis to ensure the home is stocked with all essential items, including perishable and non-perishable food items, supplies, toiletries, and other necessities of the residents and functioning of the home.
• Ensure each bedroom is prepared for incoming clients, ensuring fridge and cupboard space is available.
• Resolve any issues related to the home or clients as they arise.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all residents, employees and volunteers at the home.
• Supervise all individuals entering and leaving the transitional home.
• Uphold confidentiality of the home.
• Ensures compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Sakeenah Canada, such as coordinating and collecting donations, purchasing groceries and essential items for the home, conducting room checks, and ensuring regular fire and safety checks.
• Keep up-to-date with knowledge of programs, resources, and referral services, and provide support to clients and caseworkers in accessing community services, resources, and information.
• Conduct group house meetings and one-on-one meetings (if necessary) with all residents of the transitional home on a weekly basis.
• Organize in-house programming schedule, including planning and organizing workshops for residents, finding facilitators, and creating programming outlines.
• Conduct outreach to other organizations for collaborative events, partnerships, referrals, and donations.
• Attend and actively participate in fundraising and community events, including organizing/hosting events and supporting the community development team.
• Represent the Regina home within the community, fostering positive relationships and partnerships.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions regularly.
• Collaborate with other teams at Sakeenah Canada, fostering cross-departmental cooperation.
• Schedule volunteers for their respective shifts at the home.

Qualitifcations:

• University and/or college education in a related field (Gender and Women's Studies, Sociology, Social Justice, Assaulted Women and Children's Programs, Social Work is an asset)
• Commitment to women and children's issues working within an anti-racism and Islamic framework
• Experience working with women and children in areas of poverty, violence, trauma, and homelessness
• Clean police background check required
• Fluency in written and spoken English is necessary, with proficiency in additional languages considered an asset
• A G2 license and access to a vehicle required
• Ability to move, build, and organize furniture, and do moderate lifting.
• Ability to fix minor issues around the home or have resources to call for assistance (e.g., leaks, electrical issues, etc.).
• Non-judgmental outlook and a willingness to work with different types of people
• Excellent observation and listening skills
• Patience, tolerance, and sensitivity
• Ability to mediate conflict
• Organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication skills
• Dedication to team building
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities simultaneously with the ability to prioritize
• ASL proficiency is an asset

•To apply, please complete the application form using the following link: https://form.asana.com/?k=PIzSvajkQ1W82pdvKix8wg&d=1174207479582707 •

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are unable to provide individual feedback at this time.

Sakeenah Canada is committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Sakeenah Canada will, upon request, provide accommodations to support individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection, and employment process. If you require accommodation, please contact hr@sakeenahcanada.com

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: Up to $21,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person