Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
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POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the Associate ED, this position provides senior management-level leadership to the management team of London Village with a focus on program quality.
This role ensures delivery on Program Services including: Meeting TSA and Ministry QA Standards, Program Expansion and meeting service targets, and Promoting the agency's Mission. This position will support the Associate ED in agency/Sector representation, support/lead Program initiatives and special projects, chair program and community meetings as required.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Direct SupervisionOversee the internal hiring process, including assistance with recruitment, interviewing, and selection, to ensure the acquisition of top talent while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and employment regulations
Participate in the training, supervision, coaching, mentoring and performance management (including discipline and terminations as required) of staff team in conjunction with Directors/other staff as appropriate
Coordinate and participate in staff recognition events to foster a positive work culture, celebrate achievements, and enhance employee engagement and morale
Supporting the development of PEAC goals for Managers/Supervisors and completing all PEAC processes
Create systems to ensure that mandatory trainings are completed, creating oncall schedule, responding to Manager training needs and complaints, etc.
Ensure adherence to Policies and Procedures;
maintain and update policies as required to ensure alignment with best practices, regulatory and TSA requirements and operational needs
Support the elimination/management of risks to ensure care, welfare, safety and security of all the people we support, staff and stakeholders
Promote, lead and participate in internal committees as assigned
This role has direct accountability for overseeing execution on all government and TSA compliance and accreditation standards in the Respite, Child Care and ADP programs
Service/Program DeliverySupport the ED and Directors in ensuring compliance with governing bodies, funders, accreditation standards and all QA measures
Oversee the Managers'/Supervisors' activities and review ongoing needs to ensure expectations related to Respite, Child Care and ADP programs are met/exceeded and prepares for audits/compliance/licensing reviews
Ensure that Service Targets are met/stats are completed and submitted
Identify, evaluate and plan for resources/professional development needs in response to changing program needs
Ensure that Policies and Procedures are reviewed annually as mandated by policy/legislated standards
Collaborate with Directors and Management team in developing/expanding community programs from a holistic perspective
Follow up on incident reports, serious occurrence reports, complaints and accolades as delegated by the Program Director
Ensure staff/volunteers/students are promoting agency Mission
Participate in relevant community meetings
Serve as the second level responder to any complaints from caregivers/stakeholders to ensure effective working relationships
Participate in the process of proposal submissions
Respond to emergencies
Relationship ManagementCommunication with stakeholders, members of the Management team, Program teams, caregivers, Sr. Leadership, the people we support
Participate in meetings/debriefings
Agency representation as assigned
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Internal:Management team, the people we support, Program teams, Sr. Leadership
External:Caregivers, customers, other agencies, and stakeholders
MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITYReports to Associate ED
Contribute to the MU's Strategic and Operational planning activities; report and deliver on major project initiatives
Manage and oversee the organization's database systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and efficient performance while implementing best practices for maintenance, backup, and optimization
Oversee the managers' activities and review for ongoing needs to ensure expectations are met/exceeded
Reporting and delivering on major project initiatives such as, program operational plans, program expansion, advocating to community resources and Sr. Leadership based on program needs, etc.
FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENTProvide recommendations and input on program budgets and hold managers accountable to approved budgets from Sr. Leadership
Expense signing authority of up to $5,000 for any program needs
WORKING CONDITIONSRequired to carry a cell phone and may be expected to respond to calls as assigned by senior leadership
Generally works during regular business hours but will be required to support special events and special projects, flexibility would be required
Required to provide on call after hours support as part of an established on-call system
Programs support individuals that may exhibit behavioral issues. Will be required to be trained and certified in NVCI (nonviolent crisis intervention) and First Aid/CPR
The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army's Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Qualifications and CertificationsMinimum 3-year College or University degree related to human services or a combination of experience and education deemed equivalent may be considered
Experience and Skilled Knowledge RequirementsMinimum required 5-years management experience within a social service setting
Demonstrated experience in change management and project management
The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening)
Required Skills and CapabilitiesStrong interpersonal and communication skills
Maintain a strong knowledge of applicable legislation (ie developmental services, child care and seniors services), regulations, and industry standards to ensure organizational compliance and informed decision-making
Demonstrated relevant understanding of, and compliance with, the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Act, Labour Relations Act, and other applicable legislation as required
Understanding of business models
Demonstrated experience in managing change, holding people accountable, problem solving and decision making, leading others, strategic thinking, resource management, and relationship and network building
Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills and a collaborative team approach to create a working climate that is positive and mutually supportive
Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
Ability to support and promote the Vision, Mission and Values of The Salvation Army London Village
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint) internet research, email and database management, networks, and SharePoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Annual Salary: $77,000
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $62,673.90 to $78,342.38 with a maximum of $94,010.85.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
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