Program Manager, Housing Stability and Homelessness - Newmarket, Canada - York Region

York Region

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Newmarket, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title

Program Manager, Housing Stability and Homelessness
Status
Permanent Full-Time

Temporary

Approximate length of assignment, in months
Type of Position

- an Addition to Staff

Start Date
Immediate
Salary
Annually
Salary

Grade
- $105, $120,149.00

Department
York Region > Community & Health Services > Social Services
Location
Soc Services Admin Yonge Street
Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA (Primary)
Job Description (E)

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Manager, Community Programs, is responsible for managing and coordinating the development, implementation and monitoring of new and ongoing program initiatives; development and monitoring of contracts; overseeing health promotion and prevention management initiatives and programs; leading the development of provincial, federal, regional funding submissions and reporting requirements; supervising homelessness data collection, analysis and reporting, policy support and research, and leading program compliance to ensure effective integrated delivery of Regional programs to enhance the homelessness service system in the Region.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads program planning and project management activities and supervises the development and implementation of capacity building initiatives that support homelessness prevention, diversion, and health promotion.
Consults with health practitioners, community stakeholders, service providers, people with lived experience, staff and/or residents in the development, evaluation and/or revisions of programrelated initiatives and identifies best practices to embed the social determinants of health and health promotion principles into housing stability and homelessness prevention programs.
Conducts research on topics including social determinants of health, harm reduction and homelessness prevention; prepares briefing notes and reports; coordinates the development of program policies, procedures and program standards; maintains monitoring processes to ensure ongoing review.
Reviews and interprets legislation and provincial guidelines and provides recommendations related to new and existing policies and programs.
Liaises with community agencies and monitors compliance with program requirements; analyzes and recommends solutions for noncompliance and to enhance equitable outcomes in collaboration with the Manager, Director and/or Branch Head.
Develops and maintains close working relationships with diverse stakeholders, including people with lived experience, healthcare providers, government/nongovernmental agencies, and the public, to facilitate the delivery of services.
Supervises staff, including recruitment, selection, hiring, scheduling, assigning and monitoring work, determining training and development needs, coaching and mentoring, conducting performance appraisals and determining/recommending disciplinary action up to and including dismissal in accordance with collective agreements, Regional policies and practices.
Ensures efficient, effective, and responsive client services that consider individual and community needs balanced against fiscal and legal responsibility.
Assumes functions of the Manager in that person's absence, as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a University Degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Business Administration or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum three (3) years progressively responsible experience in program development, management and/or delivery, program evaluation, project management, policy and planning and demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience.
General knowledge of community services and homelessness programs, health promotion strategies, social determinants of health, harm reduction, public policy, practices and issues, the political environment, and current housing and homelessness issues.
Knowledge of and demonstrated systems thinking ability and change management design, process and implementation strategies.
Demonstrated proven project and contract management skills, ability to effectively supervise, evaluate contractors and consultants, and resolve complex issues.
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Standards, Acts, Legislation and Regulations, including the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Leadership ability to foster and maintain positive and effective working relationships, lead multiple projects and crossfunctional teams with varying resources and conflicting/competing timelines.
Council Approval Date
Scheduled Weekly Hours
3 Scheduled Shifts
Operational Hours
Close Date
February 27, 2023

- # of Hires Needed

Union

Non Union Staff

York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At the Region, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. If