Details:
JOB PURPOSE:
The Residential Services Manager provides holistic leadership to all shelter programs let by The Salvation Army in Campbell River, including the Emergency Shelter, Extreme Weather Shelter and The Evergreen Apartments in accordance with The Salvation Army mission, values and standards.
CHARACTERISTIC JOB DUTIES:
The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:
Serves as a leader for all The Salvation Army sheltering program operations in Campbell River
Serves as a Community Housing Liaison between community groups and the Ministry Unit.
Serves as the designate Training Manager for Ocean Crest Community Ministries
Serve as an active member of the Senior Management Team for The Salvation Army Ocean Crest Ministries. Participate in other meetings and committees as needed.
Oversee maintenance of Sheltering Policies & Procedures in compliance with Accreditation Standards of The Salvation Army and adjust or develop as required, with approval from Corps. Officer
Ensure all written reports for government purposes as well as for The Salvation Army are completed accurately and in a timely manner
Understanding of The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures
Understanding of The Collective Agreement between The Salvation Army Ocean Crest Ministries and the BCGEU
Ensure objectives of contracts with BC Housing and Vancouver Island Health Authority are being met.
Directly responsible for Staff and Volunteers recruiting, training, orientation, evaluation and discipline
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Qualifications & Experience:
MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED:
The successful job applicant will have completed up to two (2) years of Community College.
NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.
The successful applicant will hold/have:
1. Food Safe Level I
2. First Aid level 1 Certification
3. WHIMIS Training/ Universal Precautions
4. Non-violent Crisis Intervention
5. Fluent spoken and written English
6. Valid Driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
7. Criminal Record Check
8. Excellent team and interpersonal skills
9. Able to handle physical demands, which include lifting/carrying of items more than 20 pounds.
10. Immunization for Hepatitis B and vaccination against Tuberculosis are suggested.
MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE:
The incumbent must have the following experience before hire:
At least three years of prior related experience, including experience in a wide range or social services programs, managing people and resources, managing a unionized setting and communication orally and in writing with government officials and/or funders.