Team Lead - Toronto, Canada - The Neighbourhood Group

The Neighbourhood Group

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Neighbourhood Group (TNG) is a multi-service agency that includes Central Neighbourhood House, Neighbourhood Link Support Services and St. Stephen's Community House

JOB OPPORTUNITY Job# TNG
POSITION TITLE:
Team Lead - SafeSpot 2 Project - Modular Housing

DEPARTMENT:
Urban Health and Homelessness Services

STATUS:
Regular Full-time, CUPE 2289

# HRS / WEEK:35

CONTRACT DATES:
n/a

REPORT TO:
Manager, Peer Program Development

HOURLY RATE:
$29.53

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

SafeSpot offers overdose prevention and response services for residents who use drugs.

This includes witnessing drug use/spotting, opioid overdose reversal, creation of overdose prevention safety plans, distribution of harm reduction tools, and training with residents, shelter and security staff as necessary.

The Team Lead-SafeSpot will work collaboratively with the Program's Coordinator, Supervisor, site-operators, various agencies and community partners to establish and support peer-driven overdose prevention initiatives at identified sites.

The Team Lead-SafeSpot will assist in the identification, recruitment, training, scheduling, and support of peers to ensure quality and efficiency in the delivery of overdose prevention and response services to residents of shelters-hotels.

The Team Lead-SafeSpot will remain consistent with the philosophies of the agency/peer program and follow all policies, procedures, and requirements.

This position reports to Manager, Peer Program Development and is part of
CUPE Local 2289.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Provide leadership, role modeling, and supervision for Peers enrolled in the project
Engage with peer staff and residents to provide support and guidance as needed
Support members of the SafeSpot Peer Teams to participate in the SafeSpot project with a focus on wellbeing and supported employment as a resident Peer
Develop, implement, and maintain, in collaboration with the Manager and Supervisor, administrative and evaluation tools for the program to coordinate financial matters (e

g:
honoraria and petty cash), and report to the Supervisor as required

Participate in all meetings with services providers and/or UHHS staff as directed
Develop and maintain positive relationships with community and systems partners
Maintain accurate records and complete reporting required by funders and as directed by the Supervisor, including records of attendance
Compete statistical reports and other written documentation as directed
Assist the Supervisor with program management as requested
Lead SafeSpot Peer Team members in preventing and appropriately handling conflict, potential crises, and facilitating debrief meetings as required
Coordinate with Peer Team and Supervisor to ensure timely, accurate completion of project statistical reports and other written documentation as directed
Evening and some weekend work is required

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of postsecondary education in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent related experience
Experience supervising Peers/People with lived experience
Demonstrated experience with, and commitment to, harm reduction principles and practice
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience working on a multidisciplinary team
Recent, extensive experience working with marginalized populations including homeless adults, people who use substances, and people who identify as living with mental health issues
Proven knowledge in the areas of substance use, mental health, peer support, harm reduction, overdose prevention and response, and homelessness
Excellent communication, initiative, judgment, and problem solving skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Crisis prevention and deescalation training and experience
Experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation is an asset
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Skills in office computing including Microsoft Word and Excel an asset
Ability to work in dynamic, communitybased settings sites with marginalized population
Able to work evenings, weekends, and oncall as assigned

Salary:
$29.53 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you have recent and extensive experience working with atrisk adults?
Do you have knowledge in areas of substance use, mental health, peer support, harm reduction, overdose prevention and response, and homelessness?

Education: