Career Opportunity at COSTI
General Manager
COSTI REQUIRES A GENERAL MANAGER FOR ITS RALPH CHIODO IMMIGRANT RECEPTION CENTRE
Duties:
Manages a Reception Centre operating 24 hours per day, 365 days per year with the capacity to service up to 100 newcomers.
Supervises and trains Administrative staff, Assistant Manager Operations and Assistant Manager Programs.
In partnership with the Assistant Manager Operations and Assistant Manager Programs, responsible for hiring, training and evaluating of Centre staff.
Works in partnership with Citizenship and Immigration Canada in operating the Resettlement Assistance Program.
Develops and maintains productive working relationships with other agencies, professionals, and government officials.
Monitors the delivery of settlement services at the Centre in accordance with agency contractual obligations.
Holds regular team meeting with the Centre’s staff.
Involved with the planning and developing of new programs, and in the evaluation and improvement of existing programs, to ensure quality of services meet established objectives.
Researches, develops & prepares grant proposals for the government & other funding sources.
Ensures all organizational timelines are met (e.g. grant applications, monthly and quarterly reports, budgetary reviews, performance appraisals).
Develops and oversees annual budget of $1.7 million; monitoring and controlling expenses within the organization’s guidelines and accounting practices.
Develops and monitors budget expenditures; prepares statistical and service reports.
Ensures that Health and Safety regulations are met within the legislated regulations including day to day operations and emergency procedures under City of Toronto Shelter Standards.
Provides “manager on call” duties as required.
Ensures professional development for the centre staff is in keeping with program initiatives.
Participates in division management team meetings, organizational meetings and external community commitments and takes on tasks and lead roles as assigned.
Ensures that the centre and its’ staff are in compliance with operational policies and procedures.
Responsible for the purchase of capital items e.g. furniture, office equipment etc. and the maintenance of the program’s home office.
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Qualifications:
BSW or equivalent with relevant practicum experience.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in managing a facility operating 365 days per year, 24 hours per day with preference in managing a shelter or residential setting.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing supportive services to refugees and clients who are in need of crisis intervention.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in managing staff, administering settlement programs and the financial responsibilities associated with the program.
Working knowledge of the Resettlement Assistance Program.
Demonstrated ability to liaise with government institutions, and other institutions, community and organizations.
Sensitivity to and awareness of the needs of refugees and other newcomers such as sole support mothers.
Ability to communicate in other languages is an asset.
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Location: |
100 Lippincott Street, Toronto |
Duration of Position: |
Start Date: June 15, 2015 |
Starting Salary Range: |
$57,968 to $63,030 per annum +Benefits |
Posting Date: |
2015-05-19 |
Closing Date: |
2015-06-01 |
Notes: |
This is full-time non-union position scheduled to work 35 hours per week.
REPOST |
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Mr. Michael Politi
Manager, Staffing and Orientation
COSTI Immigrant Services
1710 Dufferin Street
Toronto, Ontario M6E 3P2
or Fax: 416.658.8537
or e-mail: resumes@costi.org |
"We thank all applicants for their interest in COSTI. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please."
COSTI encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of our community. COSTI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and when requested, will make reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes when filling positions.
