Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Service Responsibilities :
- Reports to the Director
- Supervises the Residential Supervisor, Counsellor, Housing Worker, Community Follow Up Worker, and Student Placements
- Works with members of the THHS Senior Leadership Team (Director of Support Services, Director of Human Relations, Director of Program Services Business Manager)
- Member of the Management and Program Management Teams
Assists the Director with the Administration of the Hostel :
Schedules meetings, prepares agendas, takes and circulates minutes as neededOrders and maintains adequate office supplies and other supplies as needed; arranges for maintenance of office equipmentOpens and distributes incoming mail, processes outgoing mail including materials of a confidential natureRegularly updates shelter statistics, SAMIS database, contact lists, and building inventoryNegotiates contracts for approval by administration (i.e. HVAC, water treatment, electrical, major repairs / renovations, and new construction)Attends committee, conferences and agency meetings as requested by the DirectorParticipates in the planning, developing and executing the strategic planAssists in the development and implementation of policies and proceduresAssists with planning and facilitation of staff outings and eventsOversees All Aspects of the Property, the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the property :
Ensures residents and community members receive proper customer service while relating to the housekeeping & maintenance staffMonitor and implement the Centre Fire, Pandemic and Emergency Disaster PlansDevelops, monitors and maintains the Preventative Maintenance programOversees the Linens and Catering contractsOversees the services and preventative scheduling for the mechanical equipment, HVAC system, telephone system, IT, video, security and alarm systemEnsures the facility vans are maintained and repairs are carried out as necessaryEnsures the facility is stocked with the janitorial supplies and other materialsResponsible for the security of the facilityOn call duties 24 / 7 for emergency building issues as scheduledSupervises and provides day-to-day direction to the Case Manager Supervisor, Residential Supervisor, Housekeepers and Janitors :
Schedules, conducts and documents supervision using the PEAC formatConducts annual performance reviews and evaluationsFacilitates hiring and orientation for new staffChairs and minutes regular team meetingsHuman Relations :
Assists with Human Relations management including completing and submitting Employee Transaction Forms, preparing letters of employment, and personnel filingPrepares, updates, and submits job postingsAssists with the recruitment, selection and orientation processesResponsible for the security and maintenance of all personnel files ensuring the protection of extremely confidential and sensitive materialResponsible to maintain employee databases, contact information and seniority listsConsults with Director of Human Relations as neededPerform other duties as requiredMANAGERIAL / Technical RESPONSIBILITY :
Assists the Director to ensure that all Health and Safety requirements specific to the facility is in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety ActServes as the Management Chair for the Health & Safety Committee with the responsibility to report any serious problems or infractions to the Director or designatePerforms workplace inspectionsConducts information sessions (safety talks, staff meetings)Conducts incident investigationsConducts / facilitates employee health and safety training as neededMakes recommendations and / or corrects substandard acts or conditionsPerforms employee safety observationsEnsures compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety ActResponsible for facility Health & Safety policiesFINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT :
Performs various accounting duties such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, issues official tax receipts, handles and reconciles petty cash and other related accounting duties (e.g. banking deposits and preparing reports)Responsible for the security and maintenance of all financial filesDrafts annual budgets for ministry unit(s) under the supervision of the Director and Business Manager; monitors budget expenditures to ensure complianceConsults with the Business Manager as neededWORKING CONDITIONS :
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per weekWork is performed in an emergency housing facility, subject to high client levels of stress and crisis intervention will be requiredThere will be exposure to dirt, bodily fluids, bodily waste; drugs and alcohol, noise, dealing with angry and abusive people, verbal abuse, and odoursQUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum 2 years at a community collegeCertification in Standard First Aid / CPR and Non-violent Crisis InterventionCurrent holder of Health and Safety certification or ability to obtain would be an assetValid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and a current copy of a Driver’s abstract for review and verification that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is requiredEXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE :
Minimum 5 years of experience in related environment with strong supervisory skillsKnowledge of Building codes, Fire & Safety codes and the OHSASKILLS AND CAPABILITIES :
Strong interpersonal skillsStrong computer skillsCustodial, general repairs, building systems, fire safety, and electrical systems experienceAbility to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screeningAbility and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilitiesOPSEU represented employees at the Islington Seniors Shelter have priority over all other applicants.
The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
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