Shelter supervisor - social services

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Services for the homeless

Work setting

• Shelter for the homeless

Tasks

• Supervise support staff
• Administrative and office activities
• Perform administrative tasks
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Manage events
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Interpersonal awareness
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Organized

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities