Job Description

Overview

About us

Haven Family Services seeks to empower individuals and families while collaborating with community partners. These partnerships ultimately function to provide unifying, holistic and wrap around care for those families seeking support. We hope to make families feel supported and connected to community. It is our belief that the most effective way to heal and thrive is by doing it together.

Are you someone who has a passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our team.

Duties

Oversees the day to day operations of a residence, provides ongoing supervision of staff, and evaluates program policies. Develops, implements and evaluates residence goals, objectives policies and procedures and ensures the required standards are maintained. Identifies both physical and program needs of the residence to appropriate authority. Plans with staff for changes. Schedules, supervises and evaluates residence staff and monitors daily operations. Assists in recruiting and selecting of staff and provides guidance, training and orientation on policies, procedures, techniques, report preparation or other matters arising in the residence. Identifies the needs of staff for professional development. Monitors, authorizes and allocates expenditures within the operating budget for the year and assists senior management in preparing the budget. Prepares and maintains related documentation. Ensures the cleanliness, safety, security and maintenance of the residence in accordance with applicable licensing standards either directly or through delegation to staff. Maintains the residence's inventory of supplies. Works as a residence worker performing the duties as required. On-call 24/7 to provide support for the staff and residents.

Skills

Experience working with children in educational or recreational settings is an asset. Strong communication skills to effectively engage with youth and other staff members. Patience, empathy, and understanding to support diverse needs of young individuals.

Qualifications

Diploma in a related human/social service field. Three years recent related experience, including one year supervisory or administrative experience (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience) Specific training in behavioural modification, youth under 12 with support needs, attachment based parenting, and relationship based interventions (trauma informed practice). Class 5 DL, Food Safe, First Aid
This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while fostering their growth in a supportive environment.

Please send resume to kira@dchaven.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00-$38.00 per hour

Work Location: In person