919 Pandora
This posting is open to all qualified applicants.
Our Place Society (OPS) is an organization founded on progressive Christian values and principles. We work as a team to create a nurturing atmosphere of home and family, where all are welcomed. A team approach is critical to living out our mission and values and to directing our work.
Our shelter and housing sites are places where we want our residents to feel safe, accepted and supported. Our staff need to be flexible and open to change, as every day is both the same and yet very different. Staff need to be able to deal with strong emotions and to see every interaction with a resident as another insight into their lives. This helps to build a better understanding of our residents and allows staff to work in conjunction with residents to create individualized goal driven plans, helping to move residents towards their personal goals.
The Shelter Team Lead position is about building therapeutic relationships, advocating for residents, and de-escalating situations as they come up. Support staff model appropriate communication and behavioral professionalism – language, behaviour, boundaries, and work ethic – with residents as well as setting the tone for each shift. Team Leads foster a supportive and inclusive work/living environment, through active listening and by staying open to change and to others’ opinions.
The duties and responsibilities reflect the needs of our residents and our housing/shelter programs. These duties are listed but not limited to the areas included below.
Education and Experience:
Skills and Abilities:
Working Conditions/Compensation:
Shifts: 36 hours per week (3 x 12 hour shifts). Sun/Mon/Tues – NIGHTS, 7pm to 7am
Compensation: $26.22 – $28.92 per hour. Additional $1.00 for overnight shifts
Benefits: Eligible for 3 weeks of vacation annually and excellent employer paid benefits after successful completion of 3 months of employment.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates are invited to submit a covering letter with their resume detailing their related background, experience and qualifications by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 30th, 2022 to careers@ourplacesociety.com or to Our Place Society, Attention Marion Hoadley, HR Director, 919 Pandora Ave, Victoria, B.C. V8V 3P4. Please quote “File #22.113 – Shelter Team Lead – 919 Pandora” in the subject line.
Our Place Society is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the communities we serve, and are committed to engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our Place Society welcomes applications from First Nation, Inuit, Métis, New Canadian, differently-abled, and LGBTQ2S communities.
