Manager, Project Safe Bridge - Vanier, Canada - The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa

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Description

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Join our Amazing E Fry Ottawa Team_
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Join our management team—and be part of an exciting new pilot project_

Manager, Safe Bridge Stabilization Program, Pilot Program (9-month contract)

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa is a not-for-profit community agency that supports and advocates for women, gender-diverse people, and men impacted by the justice system.

We provide a diverse array of community-based and residential programming.

Our work aims to reduce harm and oppression, support people to overcome barriers to reintegration and empower them to build a life of stability and resiliency.

We are a feminist organization committed to working from a human rights and anti-oppression perspective, recognizing systemic barriers that lead to marginalization.

We work with trauma-informed, person-centered principles to promote a respectful, diverse, and inclusive environment that promotes healing, recovery, and successful reintegration.

E Fry Ottawa is a unionized workplace.
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Job Title:Manager, Safe Bridge Stabilization Program

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Reports to:Executive Director

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Hours:37.5 hours/week - including some evening/weekend work(9-month contract: July 2023 to March 2024)

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Location:Ottawa

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Language:English Essential (Bilingual Preferred)

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Salary:$62,500 to $67,500 (based on experience) plus benefits

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Safe Bridge Stabilization Program and the Manager Role

The Safe Bridge Stabilization Program is a pilot program that supports women and gender-diverse people who are struggling with their substance use health, are involved with the criminal justice system, and who are motivated to stabilize in preparation for long-term treatment.

The program consists of a residential component (for up to six residents) and a community component (for participants not residing in the Safe Bridge residence).

We partner with Minwaashin Lodge to provide Indigenous community-based programming and with Cornerstone Housing for Women to provide a bed for an Indigenous participant in Safe Bridge.

Our residential pre-treatment program provides safe and supportive trauma-informed programming for up to residents in our 24/7 confidential residence.

In addition, our community Safe Bridge program is offered to those housed in the community and clients of Minwaashin Lodge (day/evening programming).

Clients are offered a choice Indigenous programming (through Minwaashin) and mainstream programming (through E Fry Ottawa).

The Manager plays the lead role in the delivery of the pilot program.

They are accountable for client support, maintaining essential partnerships, and overseeing day-to-day operations (including residential and community programming offered in the day and evening in E Fry Ottawa programs (residential and community-based programs).

These staff include a Peer Support Specialist, Program Facilitator and Residential Support Workers. The manager also strengthens and maintains relationships with our core partners (Minwaashin Lodge and Cornerstone Housing for Women).

The Manager leads recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new staff when required and provides training opportunities (with support from the E Fry Ottawa management team).

The Manager ensures that clients are well supported by Safe Bridge staff, including with respect to their goal of attending long-term treatment.

The Manager is also an integral member of our management and contributes to the overall success of the agency.

This demanding role involves excellent leadership and collaboration, judgement, and decision-making to ensure the safe and effective delivery of substance use health programming to those who may be facing challenging situations and experiencing the impacts of trauma.

Core Responsibilities

Client and Operations-related Responsibilities and Accountability

Lead the operations of the residential and day/evening programs and E Fry Ottawa community programs.

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Collaborate with Minwaashin Lodge and Cornerstone on the delivery of the community Safe Bridge program and to provide quality control, contract monitoring and data collection and reporting.
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Manage operations of residence -including making operational decisions to ensure the safety and security of staff and residents, and efficient operations, in alignment with regulatory requirements and budgets.
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Collaborate with the Manager of Community Programs and Services to ensure alignment of residential and day/evening programming with existing programs of E Fry Ottawa and Minwaashin Lodge.
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Advocate for residents and support them to meet goals and needs, using a trauma-informed approach.
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Participate in phone support rotation, and if/as needed, cover shifts/provide support to on-duty staff.

Staff-related Responsibilities and Accountabilities
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Oversee performance of residential and peer support staff - provide tra