Job Description

20 hours/week | Flexible shifts | Make a real impact

Are you passionate about supporting women and children impacted by violence or trauma? Join

Sakeenah Canada

as a

Part-Time Shelter Manager

and help create a safe, welcoming environment at our transitional home in Toronto.

What You'll Do

As Shelter Manager, you'll be the heart of the home--ensuring smooth daily operations and offering hands-on support to residents. Your role ( in a nutshell) includes:

Move in's and welcoming and supporting new residents Managing inventory and home essentials Resolving day-to-day issues in the home Coordinating safety checks and house meetings Organizing programming and workshops Liaising with community partners for referrals and donations Scheduling volunteers and assisting with fundraising events

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is compassionate, organized, and driven to make a difference.

Education in Social Work or related field (or equivalent experience) Experience supporting women and children affected by trauma, poverty, or homelessness Strong communication and conflict resolution skills Ability to lift/move furniture and manage minor home fixes Fluent in English (other languages an asset) G2 license and access to a vehicle required Police background check required Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergencies

We strongly encourage applicants who have cultural knowledge of, or experience working with, Muslim communities.

Due to the nature of our services and the demographics of our client base, familiarity with Islamic practices, values, or languages commonly spoken in Muslim-majority communities (e.g., Arabic, Urdu, Somali, etc.) is considered an asset.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Bonus Skills

ASL proficiency Experience in community outreach or event coordination
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21,000.00-$22,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Work Location: In person