Supervisor, B.l.o.c.k.

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Children and Youth

Union: Excluded

File #: 23-C&Y-07

Posting Date: April 25, 2023

Posting Close: May 9, 2023

Dixon Hall is a multi-service agency located in the heart of east downtown Toronto committed to realizing the vision of a city where everyone thrives. Since 1929, we have been touching the lives of thousands of our community’s most vulnerable residents by providing a range of programs and services across every stage of life. We create lasting solutions to end poverty, social injustices, and isolation in Toronto. We value respect, diversity, integrity, care, compassion, and accountability.

Reporting to the Manager of Children and Youth, the Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of C&Y programs and the Building Leaders Out of Community Kids (B.L.O.C.K.) Project. The Supervisor will provide support and guidance to Youth Workers’, and Parent Support Workers’ day-to-day responsibilities including case management and client support.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Create systems to ensure youth can access resources in an equitable manner.
• Support program development, evaluation and strategy for various C&Y programs and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Meet regularly with manager to discuss individual, and team effectiveness.
• Foster relationships among program partners, local schools, businesses, and other stakeholders and support the project’s outreach strategy to ensure there is a focus to reach out to “high risk” youth with an emphasis on Black, Brown and racialized youth within the community.
• Work under the guidance of the agency and program policies and procedures, including the Mission, Vision and Values of Dixon Hall.
• Provide guidance and support to Youth Workers, Family Support Workers and youth participants.
• Represent the agency in the community and with program partners and participate in events, committees and work groups as required.
• Support the organization of workshops and training for youth 11-29 years of age.
• Co-ordinate the collection of and maintain appropriate information for statistics and files (e.g., attendance, program outcomes)
• Work within the management team, with staff and community members, including youth and parents to ensure the effective coordination of program schedules and related events for youth and families.
• Ensure there are appropriate resources for programs for day-to-day operations.
• Provide leadership to the Building Leaders Out of Community Kids (B.L.O.C.K.) Project
• Assist in completion and submission of all necessary reports for projects.

Qualifications

• Possession of G Class License is an asset.
• Ability to collaborate with other professionals in community agencies and government offices.
• Strong relationship management, leadership skills and experience in fostering a team approach to youth development.
• Required to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19 with a vaccine approved for use in Canada.
• Recent experience working with youth at risk in priority neighborhoods.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with children and youth in a community setting.
• Standard First Aid qualifications and certificate (an asset)
• Able to provide a “Clear” or satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check as determined by the operational requirements of the program.
• Strong understanding of Youth Justice System, child welfare system, mental health system, housing, education, and employment
• Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, or a College Diploma in Social Services.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and verbal and written communication skills
• MUST be qualified to work in Canada legally for the Employer.
• Proficient writing skills for necessary documentation to funders, community, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships both internally and externally with service providers, parents and other stakeholders in a community setting.
• Proven ability to provide support and guidance to staff and participants.
• Knowledge of and experience providing crisis intervention and using counseling skills

Dixon Hall is dedicated to fostering an inclusive selection process and work environment, guided by their Race Relations and Employment Equity Policies. If selected for an interview, please inform the hiring manager or the People and Culture team of any accommodations you may require during the interview process.

To achieve their goal of inclusivity and diversity, Dixon Hall actively seeks exceptional candidates from varied backgrounds and with lived experiences. Individuals who self-identify as being from marginalized communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or who have experienced homelessness, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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