Do you want to be part of an organization that is working to lift up the community through improving emotional, social and spiritual health and well being for all? Are you interested in developing and strengthening communities experiencing poverty and homelessness through housing, supportive services and advocacy? Are you someone who is looking to make a difference in the world? Then this may be the career opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
Our Senior Manager, Housing is an important leader within our organization, providing leadership of the housing programming and services, and building operations (building systems, building maintenance, purchasing, asset and supply management) portfolios for EHM programs and properties.
Founded in 1913, Evangel Hall Mission (EHM) is a multi-service agency that provides support to people who are experiencing homelessness and poverty. EHM is home to over 160 individuals and families, living in our two subsidised apartment buildings. Residence staff offer support with eviction prevention, information and referral and community development. We also offer hot meals, showers, laundry facilities and respite from the elements through our Drop In Centre. Tenants and Drop In participants can access spiritual care, volunteer and employment opportunities, and voluntary financial trusteeship from EHM staff. They can also access a range of supports from community partners onsite at EHM, such as Narcotics Anonymous, vaccine clinics, nursing care, legal clinics, programs offered by Toronto Public Health and many more.
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Housing to join our team who cares about the same things. As a team we value non-judgmental acceptance, honouring commitments, transparency, continuous learning, accountability, and collaboration. If this speaks directly to you, then consider joining our team!
What you would bring to the role:
- Successful completion of a university degree in social work, social sciences, or a related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience. Member in good standing with the associated regulatory college or equivalent body. A Graduate/ postgraduate Degree in Social Work or Public Administration would be an asset.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of recent relevant progressive experience including leadership within an organization
- Ability to generate plans to operationalize goals and strategies, and to oversee and manage activities and solutions in the immediate and shorter term
- Ability to set expectations for, and achievement of, motivating performance standards
- Leads by example, mentoring and building skills and competencies of others
- Ability to generate ideas which are innovative and operationally sound
- Ability to respectfully foster an innovative environment which challenges the status quo
- Demonstrates and encourages creativity, innovation and adaptability
- Demonstrates knowledge of housing programming and service standards and principles, including development of programs supporting case management and community development approaches
- Demonstrates knowledge of mental health legislation and best practices, understanding how to work with municipal services and the health care system to support tenants experiencing chronic mental health and addictions related crisis
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Professionalism, judgment and discretion in dealing with others within a faith based environment
- Ability and skills in the areas of negotiation, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, problem-solving and assessment
How you would know you are a good fit:
- Your work ethos demonstrates non-judgmental acceptance, honouring commitments, transparency, continuous learning, accountability, and collaboration.
- You demonstrate personal excellence and honesty, exhibiting the highest standards of commitment and responsibility.
- You enjoy collaborating with others to support achievement of positive results.
What we would offer (a more detailed job description will be provided when invited to interview for the role):
You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional requirements to work evenings and weekends to attend meetings.
You will be based out of our 552 Adelaide St West location in downtown Toronto. There may be requirements for you to attend our Portland Place location. The buildings are just 5 minutes walk from each other. There will also be occasional local travel to attend meetings, which can occur in the evening or possibly on weekends.
A competitive annual salary in the range $80,000-$90,000, which will be determined based on your experience.
An excellent benefits package including:
- 15 paid vacation days,
- 10 paid sick days,
- 100% employer paid health benefits including dental, vision and prescriptions,
- Defined benefit pension plan,
- Professional development support,
- Early finish on Fridays during summer months.
EHM is committed to reflecting the community we serve and to creating an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome people of all faiths, ages, races, ethnic origins, abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations into our doors. We encourage applications from people with life experience of poverty, BIPOC, newcomers, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, followers of all faiths, and those with no faith at all.
If this opportunity is a good fit for you, then please reach out with your cover letter and resume (combined into a single PDF) via email with reference to the position title in the subject line of the email to hiring@evangelhall.ca by the end of the day (5:00 pm, eastern time) on (September 27, 2024).
We thank all those interested in the position, however, only those selected to participate in the process will be contacted.
