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Community Outreach Shelter Manager

Join The Team
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing homelessness, addiction, and poverty? Do you have strong leadership skills and a heart for community outreach? Ruth & Naomi’s Mission is seeking a Community Outreach Manager to oversee shelters, outreach programs, and employment initiatives that serve our community’s most vulnerable.

Who We Are
For over 20 years, Ruth & Naomi’s Mission has been a beacon of hope in Chilliwack, offering meals, shelter, and support services to individuals in need. We provide a safe, clean, and supportive environment where clients can access resources, connect with community programs, and take steps toward a better future. If you are eager to make a real difference and lead a compassionate team, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage frontline shelter and outreach staff, including Shift Supervisors, Client Engagement Workers, and Program Coordinators.
• Oversee key community programs such as the Overdose Prevention Site and Street Clean-Up Employment Program.
• Ensure smooth daily operations of shelters and outreach programs while maintaining budget efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with community partners, government agencies, and external service providers.
• Track and measure program success, including shelter occupancy, client transition rates, and service engagement.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and hope-filled environment for staff, volunteers, and clients.

What You Bring

• Education & Experience: Post-secondary certificate in social services or equivalent experience required.
• Leadership: Minimum four years of supervisory experience in a social services, outreach, or shelter setting.
• Training: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, WHMIS, and First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
• Skills: Strong conflict resolution, crisis management, and operational leadership abilities.
• Personal Attributes: A heart for serving marginalized communities and a commitment to ethical, faith-based leadership.

What We Offer

• Meaningful Work: Lead programs that create real change in people’s lives every day.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: $68,000-$73,000 plus extended health benefits and RRSP matching after probation.
• Growth & Development: Opportunities for training, leadership development, and professional growth.
• Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside a dedicated team that values Grace, Hope, People, Partnership, Curiosity, and Trust.

Apply Today
If you are a compassionate leader with a passion for outreach and community support, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help us bring hope and transformation to those who need it most.

For more information, please see the full job description HERE!