Job Description

ABOUT US

SOAR Community Services is a long-established health and social service provider in Brantford, Brant County and Haldimand County. We deliver a comprehensive continuum of services across addictions, mental health, housing, justice and employment. We are accredited for our excellence in service provision.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

SOAR Community Services delivers a comprehensive continuum of social housing support designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals and families from emergency shelter to independent living. Within this continuum, Transitional and Supportive Housing programs play a vital role in helping those exiting the shelter system, experiencing homelessness, or living in precarious housing situations. These programs offer longer-term accommodation, access to essential services, and opportunities to build life skills that foster stability and independence.

As the Manager of Housing, you will:

Supervise staff, including recruiting and performance management Provide ongoing oversight across programs and provide supervision as required Develop and evaluate program activities Lead collaborative service delivery efforts Oversee case management functions Implement marketing strategies Conduct audits to maintain accuracy and integrity of client files, identify data quality issues and contribute to Ministry reporting Ensure health and safety standards are met to ensure safe operation of the facility Provide input and monitor adherence to program budget Develops and maintains professional working relationships with community organizations and other agencies by sharing information and resolving problems with groups.

Position Details

Hours: 37.5 hours/week | Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM with flexibility to meet program needs

Contract ends: March 5, 2027

Training: Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional development opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Starting at $68,406/year ($35.08/hour) Health & Wellness: Group health, dental, accidental death & serious illness, and travel insurance Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and flexible support for your well-being Retirement Planning: RSP/TFSA options Support System: Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family Culture & Community: Fun staff events and a workplace that prioritizes your mental and physical health

Why Join Us?

This is more than a job--it's a chance to lead with heart, inspire change, and be part of a team that truly cares. If you're ready to bring your leadership skills to a role where your work matters every day, we'd love to hear from you!

Requirements and Qualifications

College diploma in related Social/Human Sciences Minimum 5 years' supervisory experience in a related field Current and demonstrated knowledge in working in bed-based environments, homelessness, substance use and mental health. Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with databases Accessibility to reliable transportation Mediation, conflict resolution, leadership skills Ability to manage occasional exposure to vicarious traumatic stress Please also note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a police vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment; however, strong consideration is made to the type of offense
Start date: As soon as possible

Contract ends: March 5, 2027

Email:danielle.woodman@soarcs.ca or recruit@soarcs.ca

Apply by: October 9, 2025

Reference: TFT Manager, Transitional and Supportive

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: From $68,406.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Wellness program
Application question(s):

Do you have current and demonstrated knowledge working in bed-based environments, homelessness substance use or mental health?
Education:

DCS / DEC (required)
Experience:

supervisory: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person