SHIFT LEADER

SHIFT LEADER

Job ID: 52018

Job Category: Community & Social Services

• Division & Section: Toronto Shelter & Support Services, Homelessness Init & Prevention Svcs
• Work Location: Various Locations (On Site). Please see below.
  Job Type & Duration: Part-Time, Ongoing
• Salary: $86, 716.00 to $112, 255
• Shift Information: Rotating Shift, Monday to Sunday, up to 80 hours bi-weekly
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Number of Positions Open: 18
• Posting Period: 20-NOV-2024 to 04-DEC-2024

Join Us!
If you are interested in learning more about the Shift Leader role, you can participate in a virtual WebEx information session on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 (10:00am) or Monday, December 2nd (5:00pm). You will have the opportunity to ask questions related to the position, working for the City of Toronto’s Toronto Shelter and Support Services Division, as well as the City’s application process.

Please register to participate in one information session using the following link: 

Wednesday, November 27th at 10:00am to 11:00am – https://toronto.webex.com/weblink/register/r9b6ef0a81cd8aa6514d4d1b51a17d60e
Monday, December 2nd at 5:00pm to 6:00pm – https://toronto.webex.com/weblink/register/r6733b7ca3df4ef0baa7826ff93ec54f1

Key Qualifications:

1. Post-secondary education in Social Services or other relevant discipline related to the job function, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Considerable experience in assisting vulnerable persons who are experiencing psycho/social/physical, emotional and/or environmental problems in a social service setting or human services environment.
3. Considerable experience supervising, coaching, and supporting staff in a social services or human services environment.
4. Understanding of and commitment to working from a harm reduction, anti-oppression, and trauma-informed care approach.
5. Ability to manage administrative duties associated with shelter or institutional operations, ensuring compliance with divisional and legislative guidelines and policies through continuous monitoring and evaluation.
6. Knowledge of current issues related to homelessness, including working with street involved individuals, Housing First, harm reduction, addiction, social work, social housing, alternative and supportive housing, income security, mental health, emergency shelter, community support/health agencies, etc.
7. Knowledge of working with Indigenous populations and/or lived experience as an Indigenous person.
8. Given the possibly traumatic nature of events encountered in the course of duties, must exhibit a personal history of resilience, and demonstrate a commitment to wellness, both for self and staff.
9. Familiarity with government legislation in the areas of Occupational Health and Safety, Human Rights, and other relevant legislation.
10. Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays on a pre-scheduled and call-in basis.