Manager, Training and Employment

at  Blue Door Support Services

Title: Manager, Training and Employment
Job Status: Full Time 40 hours
Job Region: All Blue Door Locations
Equipment: Computer, telephone, Reliable Vehicle/Valid Driving License/Insurance.
Salary: $60,000-$70,000
Blue Door is a not-for-profit registered charitable agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We have been an integral part of our community providing essential emergency shelter services since 1982. Blue Door’s mission is to support people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness to attain and retain affordable housing.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Expansion, Employment, and Training, the Manager, Training and Employment will oversee the training and client services supervisors and will be responsible for managing training delivery and day-to-day operations of the Construct Training program. Construct operates as a linking Employment Social Enterprise within Blue Door that fosters a labour market attachment for individuals facing barriers around employment in York Region, Durham Region and Peel Region. Construct provides hands-on and soft skills training, supportive employment opportunities, case management, wrap-around supports, while assisting participants to gain employment in the construction trades. The incumbent will be responsible for tracking and maintaining outcomes related to program participants, identifying and securing resources and supports for participants and fostering new relationships and partnerships. The applicant must be willing to address issues directly and actively seek ways to support staff as well as program participants. The incumbent must be a team player – participating and leading team meetings, providing new ideas on how to enhance and improve the program, as well as being flexible in completing various tasks as needed with a
consistency and within the values, goals and mission of Blue Door.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor of Social Work Degree or equivalent combination of Bachelor level education and experience.
• Minimum of three years’ work experience in a social service field.
• Knowledge of community resources available in GTA.
• Skilled in providing leadership and direction to individuals and teams.
• Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to problem solve in conflict and/or crisis situations.
• Knowledge, understanding and promotion of anti-oppressive practices.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated computer literacy including Microsoft Office.
• CPR and First Aid Certified. Crisis prevention training would be an asset.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening police check required.
• Valid Driver’s license, reliable vehicle and insurance to travel for work.
  We are always working towards continued improvements with the hope of creating and fostering a work culture where people want to be and see the impact of their work. Blue Door is committed to the development of a staff and leadership team that reflects the incredible diversity of the communities we serve. We promote the principles of intersectional anti-racism and anti-oppression and adhere to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We both welcome and encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to access and equity, including Indigenous, Black and racialized people, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, and people with lived experience of homelessness. Blue Door is a unionized work environment. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Blue Doors AODA Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. All applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews will begin for qualified candidates as soon as possible. The position may be filled before this job posting ends. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@bluedoor.c

• Provide leadership through establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all partners of the organization including program participants.
• Assist in the recruitment of program candidates and ensure an effective orientation with each cohort.
• Manage, assist and develop in the delivery of resources and supports for program participants.
• Oversee all aspects of the training program including providing guidance to support staff.
• Support staff in developing a training schedule that both provides value to program participants while ensuring staff are well-supported.
• Coordinate with Senior Leadership Team and support staff to ensure participants are well supported throughout the program.
• Coordinate with program partners to secure employment opportunities for participants.
• Develop new employment streams for program graduates and create a roster of contractors and unionized opportunities.
• Directly connect individuals to employment opportunities and resources to ensure their sustainable success beyond the scope of our program.
• Engage past program graduates to maintain a sense of community within the Construct Program.
• Work closely alongside the on-site staff to address any underlying issues including conflict resolution and culture.
• Respond, assess and remedy any conflicts that arise amongst participants.
• Develop and implement wraparound services, providing assistance in mental health support, daily check-ins, coaching, and assisting in ensuring the health and safety of every

individual in the program.

• Work with support staff in connecting participants with existing community supports and services as needed.
• Leverage our CRM platform to ensure we are maintaining a detailed log of all interactions, attendance tracking, completing performance reviews, and expectation setting.
• Assist in the completion of all funding agreements, including all reporting requirements.
• Ensure master tracker is up-to-date and accurate.
• Work with on-site staff to ensure KPIs highlighted in agreements are being effectively met.
• Develop and implement opportunities and strategies to foster teamwork, comradery and growth.
• Other duties as assigned.