WoodGreen Community Services Job Posting

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1 WoodGreen Community Services Job Posting WoodGreen Community Services takes an integrated approach to building a better oronto. We offer innovative, long-term solutions to the most critical social issues facing our city today. As one of the largest social service agencies in oronto, WoodGreen serves 37,000 individuals and families from across the GA annually. hrough numerous locations across East oronto, we deliver services that promote wellness and self-sufficiency, reduce poverty and inequality, and build sustainable communities. Posting Date: June 12, 2012 Closing Date: Position itle: Unit: Program: Work Week: Employment Category: Status: June 29, 2012 at 5pm Manager of and Community Development 35 hours Full ime Non Bargaining Unit Program Overview & Position Summary: his position is accountable to the Senior Manager and Community Development for the property management operations and community development activities and programs within WoodGreen Program. his position is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities and programmes designed to promote community involvement and capacity building and which address community needs and identified service gaps in a high need environment. Main Responsibilities: Management of the day-to-day property management operations at various WoodGreen sites. Operate the housing portfolio programs including staff performance, legislative compliance, program marketing, compliance with organizational policies and appropriate representation to the community, consumers, funders and other community service providers. Work in conjunction with other on-site staff to ensure that there is a comprehensive and integrated approach to identifying needs within the community and developing appropriate responses. Work in partnership with the Manager of Building Services to ensure that there is an excellent working relationship between maintenance, cleaning and program staff. Organizational planning and development. Provide recruitment, training, scheduling and supervision of housing staff. Other duties as assigned.

2 Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum Bachelor s degree, preferably Master s degree and/or Bachelor s degree and equivalent work experience. Preferably MSW, BSW, or property management related degree. Experience: Minimum 2 years experience developing and managing housing in progressively responsible positions in the non-profit sector. Minimum 2 years experience working with homeless and under-housed people Experience supervising staff, preferably in a unionized environment. Experience working with diverse communities. Other: horough understanding of the issues of homelessness, poverty and discrimination facing these communities and how these issues affect the lives of individuals. Highly developed skills using community development approaches. Knowledge of property management and building systems. Well developed interpersonal skills that will facilitate effective, productive and appropriate relationships with the tenant community, external agencies and WoodGreen staff. Proven ability to challenge organizations, staff and tenant communities in a positive and creative way to effect better service. Financial and budget management skills. Strong communication and group facilitation skills. Strong conflict resolution, negotiation and crisis intervention/ prevention skills. Demonstrated organizational, planning and analytical skills. Excellent multitasking and time management skill with ability to set priorities and meet deadlines. Strong writing and editing skills. Strong computer proficiency. Capable of fulfilling the physical and psychological requirements of the position as outlined by the attached Position Demands Analysis. Due to WoodGreen s multi-site locations we reserve the right to relocate the incumbent to another site, in the same position performing the same duties, as may be dictated by program needs. Reasonable notice of such site relocation will be given. Please submit Resume, Cover Letter via to: Angela Cooke Vice President and Facilities WoodGreen Community Services acooke@woodgreen.org WoodGreen Community Services thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. Applicants must be legally allowed to work in Canada; if applicable, work permits must be current and valid. A criminal and sexual offender records check is part of our screening process.

3 WOODGREEN COMMUNIY SERVICES POSIION DEMANDS ANYSIS Position Name: Manager of and Community Development Program: Reports to: Director of Date of Analysis March 2007 PRIMARY DUIES IMES OR WoodGreen administrative procedures 1 Promoting tenant involvement in community 2 Assisting, monitoring, mentoring staff 2 Coordinating with external support providers 1 Conflict intervention, emergencies, team work.75 Education and training.25 HOURS PER DAY YPE OF EQUIPME SELDOM (<1 hr) (1-2 hrs) (2-4 hrs) (4-6 hrs) Computer elephone Calculator Photocopier Fax Pager Printer PHYSIC DEMANDS OF JOB Activity N/A SELDOM (<1 hr) (1-2 hrs) (2-4 hrs) (4-6 hrs) Sitting Standing Walking Climbing Kneeling (>6 hrs) (>6 hrs)

4 Bending/Squatting Crouching Crawling Pushing Pulling Fine manipulation; fingers Simple grasping Fine manipulation; hands Repetitive body motions Driving Reaching above shoulder Reaching at shoulder level Reaching below shoulder Reaching side to side Reaching up and down Lifting / Carrying N/A 0-10 lbs lbs >50 lbs Lifting - floor to waist Lifting waist to shoulder Lifting above shoulder Carrying Are assistive devices utilize d availabl e N/A Is the worker required to work in any of the following conditions? Yes No Exposure to marked changes in temperatures and humidity Being around moving machinery Unprotected heights Exposure to dust, fumes and gases Driving automobile equipment Is the worker able to change position as comfort requires? PSYCHOLOGIC DEMANDS OF JOB Which of the following categories best describes the psychological demands of the worker s job? A. Understanding and memory SELDOM Remember locations and routine procedures

5 Understand and remember short and simple instructions Understand and remember detailed instructions B. Sustained concentration and persistence SELDOM Carry out short and simple instructions Carry out detailed instructions Maintain attention and concentration for extended periods Perform activities with a schedule Sustain an ordinary routine without supervision Make simple decisions Solve simple straightforward problem Solve complex problems C. Social interaction SELDOM Interact with the general public Ask questions or request assistance Accept instructions and feedback Get along well with others without distracting them Get along well with others without being distracted by them D. Adaptation SELDOM Respond to frequent changes in the environment or tasks Aware of normal hazards and take appropriate precautions ravel in unfamiliar places or use public transportation Set realistic goals or make plans independently of others Juggle tasks and prioritize E. Responsibility and accountability Yes No Is work pace without the pressure of deadlines? Does the work involve occasional pressure to meet deadlines? Does the work involve periodic pressure to meet deadlines? Does the work involve significant pressures?

6 Other: (any additional information relevant to this position) Must be a very patient and active listener. here are occasional crises or emergencies which involve significant psychological pressures. COMPLEED BY: Kevin Speicher Manager s Name Director of itle Program and Unit 2007/03 Date