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About Us:
St. John’s Homestead Inc. is a non-profit organization based in St. John’s, NL. We are a small team committed to providing low/no barrier housing support to those experiencing homelessness. Our program achieves this through assertive outreach services with emphasis on honoring Lived and Living Expertise. We believe in making a positive impact in our community through the modalities of the Housing First approach, harm reduction, and person-centered care.
Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Program Manager to join our team. This is a full time (M-F) contracted role ending March 31st, 2025, with possibility of extension. The Program Manager will be responsible for the oversight of frontline employees as well as fund development and high-level administrative duties. We are looking for someone with a proven eye for detail and exceptional time management and organizational skills. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role requires strong leadership and communication skills, a commitment to highly ethical standards, and a genuine passion for making a difference in the community.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Supervise frontline staff and provide guidance, debriefing, and double staffing support as required.
- Collaborate with frontline staff to identify program needs, resources, and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead the execution of programs ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and budgetary constraints.
- Maintain data input and outcome tracking via the Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS), monitoring progress towards goals and making adjustments as necessary.
- Prepare funding proposals and reports for stakeholders.
- Foster positive relationships with community partners and other stakeholders to enhance program impact and sustainability.
- Prompt and accurate tax reporting and filing.
- Work with the audit team to track and compile all necessary documents to ensure compliance is met and kept.
- Mandatory stats Canada monthly payroll reporting.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to support and empower team members.
- Proven proficiency in grant writing and fund development.
- Experience with non-profit bookkeeping and tax reporting. Familiarity with Quickbooks is considered an asset.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment while demonstrating critical thinking and sound decision-making skills.
- Experience in the housing and homelessness sector is strongly preferred.
- Lived Expertise is considered an asset.
Required:
- 5-7 years of relevant management experience.
- Experience providing support to vulnerable/marginalized populations.
- Proven track record of successfully developing, implementing, and evaluating programs, policies, and procedures.
- Satisfactory Record of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Access to reliable personal vehicle for daily use.
Compensation:
- We offer health and dental benefits, 3 weeks vacation, and generous personal/sick leave.
- Salary to be discussed at time of offer.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to info@sjhomestead.com. Please include “Program Manager Application” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed and interviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
St. John’s Homestead Inc is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Should you require support or accommodation(s) to better enable your ability to participate in the employment or recruitment process, please let us know at any point. This information will be kept confidential. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
