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Job Description
The Executive Director supports the internal management team and provides strong leadership while coordinating all program matters at the Barrie Bayside Mission Centre
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- Will have an Undergraduate University degree (e.g. MSW, B.A., B.Sc.)
- Minimum of five (5) years of prior related experience working with marginalized clientele in a social services setting, including experience in Human Resources, social services management, budgetary and property responsibilities, financial management, business management, union work environment
- Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license, own vehicle and insurance, provide a driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required
- Extensive related senior management experience in social services, including centre operations, and a proven ability to direct programs in a complex environment
- Strong management and supervisory skills and experience
- Knowledge of Human Resource Management and Financial Management
- Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to non-profit organizations
- Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation including employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, etc.
- Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization
- Background demonstrates a consultative approach, negotiation skills and a record of working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
- Problem solves and develops strategies for effective Conflict Resolution
- Must have strong skills and experience using Microsoft Office, internet and email use
- Committed to service excellence, inspires, and motivates teams to reach their full potential
- Ability to multi-task within a high-pressure environment
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Competency in making and implementing effective decisions
- Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile, and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency
- Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
- Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization
- Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
- Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities
- Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters
- Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
- Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions, which are timely, and in the best interests of the organization
- Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities
- Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create, and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results
- Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem
- Think Strategically: Assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment, and the vision and values of the organization
- Screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry is required
- Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening
- Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities