ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Our Place Peel is a growing, community-based, non-profit charitable organization that is focused on providing shelter and outreach support for homeless and disadvantaged youth in the Peel Region. We are a leading organization recognized in the community for our commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth.
Our Place Peel’s mission is to empower youth through prevention, intervention and support in accessing safe and sustainable housing. Their vision is for all youth to have a place to call home.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Services or related field
• 3-4 years’ experience along with 1-year supervisory experience working within the social service sector, preferably in a shelter/residential setting or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Knowledge of homelessness, mental health and addictions
• Knowledge of housing first for youth, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction practices
• A leader with excellent communication, presentation, organization and interpersonal skills with a passion for supporting the most vulnerable and marginalized youth in our community
• Flexibility to work in a 24-hour, 7 days a week operation, while supporting an on-call rotation.
• Knowledge of resources and supports for youth and exposure to Region of Peel resources.
• Experience addressing the needs of homeless clients, including making referrals to community agencies
• Cultural competency sensitivity and commitment to working through an EDIB, anti-oppressive, anti-racism framework
• Strong ability to work independently with demonstrated decision making skills
• Experience in data base management,
• A valid Ontario Driver’s License, access to a vehicle and $2,000,000 (minimum) liability car insurance coverage is mandatory
• Valid CPI/ UMAB and First Aid/ CPR certifications
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check that meets the standards of Our Place Peel
• Must be flexible to work at Brampton and/or Mississauga location
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable legislatio

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build, lead and engage frontline staff by providing support and supervision in line with growth and development.
• Facilitates regular staff meetings to review program deliverables for quality and continuous improvement.
• Promoting a healthy and safe environment, while maintaining process, procedure and policies.
• Assists with recruiting and hiring and performance management of new employees.
• Oversees monthly scheduling, reviews timesheets prior to submission and coordinates vacation requests.
• Facilitates training for new employees
• Provides on-call support, which includes problem solving, consultation, guidance and feedback to front-line employees through crisis management and challenging events.
• Foster a positive and supportive working environment.
• Responsible for the day to day shift organization of the shelter, including supporting with care management and overall programming for the youth.
• Participates in the delivery of shift change
• Ensures the confidentiality of personnel, client and administrative files.
• Compile statistical information and prepare monthly reports.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Services or related field
• 3-4 years’ experience along with 1-year supervisory experience working within the social service sector, preferably in a shelter/residential setting or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Knowledge of homelessness, mental health and addictions
• Knowledge of housing first for youth, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction practices
• A leader with excellent communication, presentation, organization and interpersonal skills with a passion for supporting the most vulnerable and marginalized youth in our community
• Flexibility to work in a 24-hour, 7 days a week operation, while supporting an on-call rotation.
• Knowledge of resources and supports for youth and exposure to Region of Peel resources.
• Experience addressing the needs of homeless clients, including making referrals to community agencies
• Cultural competency sensitivity and commitment to working through an EDIB, anti-oppressive, anti-racism framework
• Strong ability to work independently with demonstrated decision making skills
• Experience in data base management,
• A valid Ontario Driver’s License, access to a vehicle and $2,000,000 (minimum) liability car insurance coverage is mandatory
• Valid CPI/ UMAB and First Aid/ CPR certifications
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check that meets the standards of Our Place Peel
• Must be flexible to work at Brampton and/or Mississauga location
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable legislation

How to Apply:
If you are a compassionate, highly motivated and results-oriented individual, with a passion to support youth, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “Apply Now”. We thank all applicants for their interest in Our Place Peel. Only qualified candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Our Place Peel is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for disabilities will be provided to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process upon request.
We are dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to promote equity, inclusivity and diversity. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees!