Volunteer Services Director

Employer

SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION OF CANADA

Languages

English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Community and social services
• Associations and non profit organizations

Tasks

• Direct the delivery of social and community service programs
• Evaluate the delivery of social and community service programs
• Plan and organize the delivery of social and community service programs
• Administer the programs of non-governmental organizations involved with social issues
• Direct and advise professional and non-professional staff
• Establish administrative procedures
• Manage the operations and activities of social and community centres, correctional facilities and detention centres
• Participate in policy development by preparing reports and briefs for management committees and working groups
• Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services and equipment
• Represent their respective organizations for the purpose of government liaison and media relations
• Administer programs providing food, clothing and shelter
• Supervise professional staff, program leaders and instructors and volunteer staff
• Organise day-to-day business operations
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Participate in fundraising activities
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Other benefits

Other benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers