YWCA Halifax - Supportive Housing for Individuals Team Lead
Job Posting
Title:
?Supportive Housing for Individuals Team Lead
Department
:?Housing
Reports to
:?Housing Manager
Job Classification:
?Full-time, Salary, Permanent
Hours:
?Monday-Friday;?flexibility needed in availability to meet the needs of participants. Rotational on-call needed.
Location:
?HRM, must be willing to travel
YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families at critical turning points in their lives. We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness. Our four program focus areas include: promoting the health, wellness, and leadership of women and girls; advancing women's economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women, girls and gender diverse individuals.
Why work for the YWCA
Staff at YWCA Halifax enjoy a supportive and dynamic team environment, a commitment to staff growth, a connection to the national and international YWCA movements, learning from colleagues in a multiservice agency, and a strong shared vision.
Why YOU should apply
Even if you don't have all the requirements listed in this position, you may be the right candidate. If you are a natural leader with a strong attention to detail and a passion for social justice and gender equity, we want to hear from you. Take a chance and apply. Tell us how you can make a difference through your YWCA.
Program Overview
The Team Lead will work to develop and maintain the operational policies and procedures for all new and existing supportive housing programs for individuals lead by the YWCA Halifax. The Team Lead will be responsible to implement the housing program's day-to-day operations for the existing individual housing programs of WISH 1, WISH 2, Waverley and Housing Support Workers, in addition to any new supportive housing programs for individuals. The Team Lead will work to ensure the safety and support for residents by overseeing the operations of these aforementioned programs. The Lead's role will include the supervision and support of all of the aforementioned housing program's staff. The Lead is responsible for all data reporting in alignment with provincial funding requirements. The Program Lead will liaison with the YWCA Halifax Operational Department to ensure the timely reporting of repairs, maintenance and rent collection.
Essential Duties of the Position:
Leading and supporting the individual housing programs in all aspects of resident and programming support, which may include, but is not limited to:
Intake support
Rapport building
Risk/needs assessment
Housing support
Programming
Case management
Resource navigation
Eviction prevention
Safety planning
Case coordination and conferencing
Crisis intervention
Participant complaints and interpersonal conflicts
Help to develop and manage relationships with residents and staff. This may include, but is not limited to:
Solution-focused problem solving
Support housing operations and facilities support.
Work with YWCA staff to coordinate supports for residents.
Develop case management and individual support plans.
Awareness of local community resources and agencies to assist in wrap around supports for residents in need.
Daily monitoring of safety and risk management concerns.
Setting staff's daily tasks and priorities.
This position will be tasked with leading programming excellence, which may include, but is not limited to:
Support in performance reviews and support plans
Ensure and monitor excellence in participant/staff relationships
Program monitoring and evaluation
Detailed documentation
The Team Lead will also be:
Working with the YWCA's Operations team to ensure the building is maintained to organizational health and safety standards
Completing the scheduling
Ordering supplies
Maintaining operational standards.
Creating and maintaining policy & procedural guidelines for programming and staffing support.
Other Duties:
Advance the vision and mission of the YWCA Halifax
Serving on internal and/or external committees that support the YWCA Halifax's capacity to provide quality participant support and housing
Ensures the safety and well-being of residents and staff by complying with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) program standards and practices and maintaining a clean environment.
Other duties as delegated by the Housing Manager
Qualifications and Requirements:
A degree in social work or related field such as international development studies, sociology, child and youth studies, education, health promotion, or equivalent education and experience
Minimum 3 years' experience with supportive housing programs
An understanding of feminist theoretical perspectives and intersectionality, as well as issues such as racism/colonialism, violence against women, sexualized human trafficking, sexual health, and poverty.
Experience in life skills development
Knowledge of and experience with community-based, trauma-informed harm reduction practices as well as a strong commitment to ongoing learning and development in these areas.
Experience working in collaborative environments on complex issues involving multiple and diverse stakeholders.
Must have First Aid/CPR, NVCI, and ASIST
Subject to Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and a Child Abuse Registry check
Travel will be required for this position; therefore, a reliable source of transportation is needed
YWCA Halifax is committed to diversity, and we welcome all suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. YWCA Halifax is governed by, employs, and serves diverse individuals and community members. Self-identification by applicants does not guarantee an interview but we want you to know that we understand that lived experience of racialization, Indigeneity, disAbility, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise. We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.
If interested, please send your cover letter and resume in?one document?to humanresources@ywcahalifax.com
Subject Line:?SH for Individuals Team Lead
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
Paid time off
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
On call
Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
Work Location: In person
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