Community Ministries Manager

The Community Ministries Manager provides leadership and oversight to a range of relevant, holistic community programming developed to meet the needs of the families served through the ministries of the Strathroy Community and Family Services. They direct and coordinate all business and program matters at Strathroy Community and Family Services. This includes finance/funding contracts, service delivery/programs, property, legal, information technology, and employee relations to enhance capacity, accountability, effectiveness, and relevance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed an Undergraduate University Degree in a related Social Services field of study.
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification and Non-violent Crisis Intervention and Prevention Certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Minimum of four (4) years of prior related experience including experience in specialized social service programs, supervision/management, and working with marginalized clientele.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license with access to a personal vehicle and proof of valid insurance.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products is required - i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience in planning and managing successful community development initiatives, particularly those involving multiagency collaboration in the non-profit sector is preferred.

Skills and Capabilities

• Committed to service excellence with sound knowledge of financial management, human resource management, and leadership principles as they relate to non-profit organizations; able to lead, coach, inspire, and motivate teams to reach their full potential, thus enhancing organizational effectiveness.
• Able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, with effective negotiation skills and a non-judgmental approach, as well as the ability to work in a consultative, diplomatic, and tactful manner.
• Strategic thinker: able to see ‘the big picture’, develop effective plans/strategies and evaluate their effectiveness to improve operations and programs and source new opportunities.
• Must comply with all Salvation Army policies and procedures and associated legislation.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and evaluation skills with an ability to investigate and initiate corrective action to successfully resolve problems, issues, and conflict.
• Competency in making and implementing effective decisions with strong organizational, interpersonal, time management, and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity, good judgment, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and compliance with, all relevant federal and provincial legislation, e.g., the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Act, Occupational Health and Safety, WHIMIS, Ministry of Labour, etc.
• Demonstrated skills/knowledge of Funding/Grant submissions/programs.
• Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization.
• Ability and willingness 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 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.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants; however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.