Shelter Supervisors (Multi-Site)

Mission Statement: Homes First Society develops and provides affordable, stable housing and support services to break the cycle of homelessness for people with the fewest housing options.
 

We are looking for Shelter Supervisors for our sites. The shifts may include overnight, evenings and weekends.

Reports to: Site Manager

Position type: Full time

Salary: To be discussed

Submit Resume to: yasir.ansari@homesfirst.on.ca

APPLICANTS MUST QUOTE “SS-23"

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise a unionized workforce within the context of the Collective Agreement.
• Provide case management expertise and support to the Community Housing Workers on site
• Prioritize and assign shift responsibilities and duties to team members
• Ensure the safety of the tenants and the building through access control, overseeing guests, and regular monitoring of life safety systems
• Intervene in crises, de-escalate conflicts and respond to tenant emergencies, including overdoses and the administration of Naloxone or oxygen
• Ensure adherence to Homes First Harm reduction policies
• Liaise with Property Management and file work orders when necessary for repairs
• Ensure effective communications with other departments within Homes First Society as well as with external agencies
• Manage employee performance and perform necessary administrative duties such as timekeeping, performance reviews, etc.
• Be able to fulfill any element of the Community Housing Worker job description on an as needed basis
• Be willing and able to carry 24-hour emergency pager on rotation
• Ensure that all documentation is completed to agency standards
• Assist when necessary in preparing applications to the Landlord and Tenant Board
• Be able to work occasional weekends and/or mornings, when required
• Other responsibilities, as required