Job Description

Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. is a community-based agency that promotes recovery and improved quality of life for people who are experiencing mental health and substance use issues by providing affordable housing and individualized, flexible support services through our wide-ranging programs offered throughout Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Our staff are committed and passionate about what they do, and take pride in the difference they make in our community. Our values include PERSON-CENTERED, ANTI-OPPRESSIVE and PARTNERSHIP FOCUSED. We also take time to recognize each other and have fun!

Rate:

$34.71 - $41.38 per hour

Benefits:

Float Holiday Health and Dental Benefits RRSP 5% matched after 1 year Above ESA standard vacation entitlement 12 Sick days per year Employee Assistance Program

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Team Lead will supervise the day-to-day delivery of high-quality client services, staff orientation, supervision and development, quality improvement, and program development and implementation. The Team Lead will supervise the delivery of the Crisis Stabilization Beds and Community Homes for Opportunity programs for clients including the development of individualized support plans, the delivery of supportive counselling, crisis prevention and intervention, skills development (life skills, social skills, interpersonal and problem solving skills) and vocational and leisure support. This individual will be involved in various interdepartmental and community committees to identify and provide comprehensive services. The Team Lead will be required to work closely with management and other colleagues to assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of new policies, procedures and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Supervisory and leadership Program development and implementation Administrative/organization Communication Anti-oppressive practice Mental health, substance-use, or supportive housing experience

HOURS OF WORK

The Team Lead will work a thirty-five (35) hour week, the hours being flexible to the needs of the staff, clients and program. The position will participate in the agency's Manager On-call rotation.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field is required; membership within a regulatory college considered a strong asset. Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in the field of healthcare; unionized supervisory experience considered a strong asset. Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working in mental health, addictions or supportive housing. Must be an energetic self-starter who is able to function comfortably in a team environment or independently and relates well to co-workers and the public. Ability to manage time and multiple tasks with little supervision. Strong organizational, problem solving, critical thinking and program execution skills. Above average writing ability; ability to analyze written reports, complex documents and publications. Ability to support performance management and improvement as needed. High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability. Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and ability to execute on decisions made. The ability to travel and provide own, reliable transportation Able to successfully complete and provide a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Equity Statement

Thresholds Homes and Supports is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Thresholds Homes and Supports, Head Office location, is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its employees and community partners and people we serve.

The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees and for all those we serve. Thresholds Homes and Supports seeks applicants who embrace our values. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who are from equity deserving communities, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Metis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.71-$41.38 per hour

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

supervisory: 2 years (required) community mental health: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person