Team Lead of Home Base

360°kids; Richmond Hill; Vor Ort; CAD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

360°kids is seeking a program operations leader to plan, lead, and manage the Home Base drop-in programs for at-risk youth. You will ensure services align with regulatory requirements, the organization's mission, and strategic plan, while supervising staff and volunteers.

You will collaborate with the Manager of Youth HUB to hire, train, and retain staff, oversee activities, and prepare required reports. Schedule is Tue-Sat, 9am-5pm with some flexibility; strong communication and teamwork are

Qualifikationen

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in a child/youth related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years' experience working with at-risk or street involved youth.
• Experience with case management systems (HIFIS) and VI-SPDAT an asset.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and suicide prevention training an asset.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Broad criminal background check and valid driver's license with clean abstract.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to advocate for clients.

Aufgaben

• Plan, lead, and manage day-to-day operations of Home Base Programs.
• Collaborate with the Manager of Youth HUB to select and facilitate activities.
• Ensure programs align with mission, vision, and regulations.
• Provide leadership to Home Base staff and oversee training and retention.
• Hire/terminate staff in consultation with Manager of Youth HUB; supervise volunteers.
• Monitor finances, support fundraising to improve financial performance.
• Prepare reports for the Manager of Youth HUB and regulatory agencies.
• Address crises with sound judgment and appropriate escalation.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed and records are kept.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Ausbildung

Post-secondary degree/diploma in child/youth field

Tools

HIFIS

VI-SPDAT

Case management system

Jobbeschreibung

Plans, leads, executes and manages the day to day operations of Home Base Programs in accordance with regulatory requirements, 360°kids' policies, mission and vision of the organization. Oversees a team of workers to deliver sound and innovative programming and care for at-risk youth. Conveys and demonstrates leadership style that supports a culture of inclusion and community capacity building. Reports to the Manager of Youth HUB.

Schedule : Tues-Sat 9am-5pm with some flexibility

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day organization and operation of the Home Base Drop-In Programs.
• Work in consultation with Manager of Youth HUB to select and facilitate activities aimed at achieving the desired outcomes of the program.
• Works with the Manager of Youth HUB to ensure that the Home Base programs are in line with the stated mission and vision of the organization.
• Provides direction to Home Base in terms of operations & programs, in accordance with the approved Strategic Plan of 360°kids.
• Ensures that appropriate policies, procedures, and methods are being utilized.
• Ensures that the Home Base programs and activities comply with applicable standards and laws.
• Provides reports and related information as required to the Manager of Youth HUB, other designated organizations, and appropriate regulatory agencies and ensures staff completes mandatory recording and reporting.
• Along with the Manager of Youth HUB, provides leadership for the Home Base programs in team building and motivation of employees, manages for high performance and oversees plans for the training, development, and retention of Home Base staff to ensure ongoing competent, experienced and effective management of the programs.
• In consultation with the Manager of Youth HUB hires and terminates staff for all program positions. Recruits and supervises volunteers and students.
• In the event of a crisis or critical incident, exercises judgement and initiative in managing contact with management.
• With the assistance of the Manager of Youth HUB monitors the program's finances and the development and implementation of actions plans, supports fund-raising, as needed, to improve financial performance.
• Other duties as required.

Education & Skills required

• Post-Secondary degree/diploma in a Child/youth related field, with a focus on Mental Health and Addictions (e.g. Child and Youth, Social Service Worker, Social Worker, Psychology, Sociology) or the equivalent combination of education and experience working with youth.
• Minimum of three years' experience working with "at-risk" or street involved youth.
• Experience using a case management system or HIFIS and VI-SPDAT an asset.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training, suicide prevention training an asset.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification
• Current Broad Record Check (criminal background check).Car and valid driver's license with a clean driver's abstract.
• Thorough understanding of issues pertaining to youth and knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Thorough understanding of adolescent development and the impact of mental health and substance use difficulties.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, exceptional interpersonal skills that promote positive team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to work independently with groups of youth and as part of a team.
• Broad knowledge of community resources and the ability to strongly advocate for clients and professional referrals.
• Speaking and writing French is an asset.