Supervisor, Safespot Modular Housing - Toronto, Canada - The Neighbourhood Group

The Neighbourhood Group

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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The Neighbourhood Group (TNG) is a multi-service agency that includes Central Neighbourhood House, _
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Neighbourhood Link Support Services and St. Stephen's Community House_
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POSITION TITLE:_Supervisor, SafeSpot Modular Housing

DEPARTMENT:
Urban Health and Homelessness Services

STATUS:
Regular Full Time, non-bargaining unit

# HRS / WEEK:35

REPORT TO:
Manager, Peer Training and Development

HOURLY RATE:
Commensurate with Experience

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The SafeSpot Supervisor of Modular Housing will work collaboratively with modular housing site operators/community partners, to establish and support robust peer support and overdose prevention initiatives at multiple modular housing/supportive housing programs.

The position assists in the identification, recruitment, training and support of peer workers at each location.

The Supervisor will ensure peer program participants have the support they need to successfully complete the program and reach their goals as identified in their individual work plans.

The Supervisor is also responsible for developing and facilitating peer training sessions and peer work activities in collaboration with site operators and the harm reduction team.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Work collaboratively with site operators
Recruit, train and support peers
Work with partners to facilitate a condensed version of the TNG Peer Training Program
Provide leadership and supervision for peers enrolled in the program
Develop, in collaboration with the Manager, all administrative and evaluation tools for the program
Work with the Manager to adapt assessment and intake tools and procedures from established TNG procedures
Coordinate financial matters (honoraria and timecard submissions) and report to Manager as required
Provide ontoone assistance, support and life skills education to peers
Offer short term, case management support to peers and make referrals as needed
Work with peers to identify and achieve selfidentified goals and complete detailed assessment, support planning and advocacy
Form positive relationships with community and system partners
Facilitate TNG's Supervising and Working Alongside Peer Staff training curriculum for site operators and community partners
Work collaboratively with program partners to build the sectors capacity to support quality peer programs within similar housing sites
Connect peers with supports in the community that will help them achieve and maintain their selfidentified goals
Maintain accurate records and complete reporting as required by funders and Manager
Ensure timely, accurate completion of all program statistics

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

BA/B.S.W. or B.Ed in Adult Education plus 3 years work experience with individuals who use drugs, experience homelessness and/or mental health issues or a combined equivalent of education and experience
2 years supervisory experience with volunteers, peers, or individuals with lived experience
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience working on a multidisciplinary team
Recent experience and demonstrated understanding in the areas of substance use, mental health, harm reduction from a trauma informed lese
Highly skilled in areas of strategic partnership development, networking, and addressing systemic barriers
Experience in building and maintaining cross sector collaborative relationships
Experience in program development, implementation and evaluation is an asset
Superior group facilitation skills and proven experience developing appropriate curriculum/workshop content
Strong understanding, analysis of, and commitment to social justice issues, equity, antiracism ad anti

- oppression knowledge and practice

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$60,640.00-$68,228.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
On call
Weekend availability

Experience:

- support for substance use, homeless/mental health: 3 years (preferred)

- supervisory: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location:
One location