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Job Description / Duties

Threshold Housing Society is an inspiring non-profit organization that is passionate about preventing adult homelessness by providing safe housing, stability, support services, and community to at-risk youth in the Greater Victoria area for over 30 years. The organization serves at-risk youth experiencing homelessness, aging out of care, or fleeing violence who need a place to call home and people who believe in them. Threshold Housing Society believes that every youth has the ability to thrive regardless of history or hardship and offers support to help at-risk youth make healthy choices and shift toward a brighter future.

We are currently looking for a Manager of Youth Supportive Housing to lead and provide oversight on all aspects of our new Housing Program including planning and implementing policies and procedures, leading licensing efforts, overseeing a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and youth care plans, and establishing strong links with stakeholders. You are a positive and passionate leader and relationship builder that has a proven track record of fostering a vibrant and healthy workplace culture. You are a driven self-starter with the ability to work and meet deadlines under pressure. You have a strong understanding of the principles and practices around working with at-risk youth and you will use that knowledge to provide support, leadership, and healthy role modeling.

Qualifications / Required Skills

What you will bring to the role:

- Alignment with the organizational values and the mission of the organization
- 5+ years of management experience overseeing programs or services within the non-profit sector
- An undergraduate/master’s degree in a related field or a combination of education and/or experience
- Experience managing and motivating a diverse, cross-functional, high-performance team
- Knowledge of current best practices and experience in the housing sector, public and mental health
- Strong interpersonal skills and a critical thinker
- Current, or willing to obtain, Emergency First Aid, and Criminal Record Check
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle with adequate insurance (business level)

Additional Information

What we will provide in return:
- A purpose-driven organization that lives its values
- The opportunity to do meaningful work that impacts young lives -and creates positive change in our community
- A culture where being your authentic self is welcomed and supported
- The ability to work with a passionate and diverse team towards a shared goal
- Employer paid health and dental benefits, employee assistance plan, and generous counselling allowance
- Pension matching and training and professional development program

Compensation & Hours: This is a full-time permanent position (37.5 hours per week), Monday-Friday schedule, with a salary range of $31.80 - $36.85 per hour dependent on experience and related skills. The successful candidate can expect to enter the organization no higher than the midpoint of the compensation range.

Application Information:

If you would like to be a part of a progressive team that is passionate about making an impact, please apply with your resume and cover letter. If you are interested in viewing the full job description, please visit https://thresholdhousing.bamboohr.com/careers/42

This position will remain open until filled but a review of resumes will start immediately so do not delay applying. We look forward to connecting with you!

Threshold is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity of people and communities, and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our organization. We actively seek applications from diverse backgrounds, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, and ethnicities to apply If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know by contacting us at michelle.p@thresholdhousing.ca.

Salary: $31.80 - $36.85 per hour

Contact Information

https://thresholdhousing.bamboohr.com/careers/42

Employer Profile

At Threshold Housing Society, youth at risk of homelessness in Greater Victoria find community, support, understanding, and a place to call home where they are accepted for who they are.