Manager of Youth Supportive Housing

Position title: Manager of Youth Supportive Housing

Job type: Permanent, full-time

Reporting to: Director of Housing and Support Services

About us:

We open doors for youth and prevent adult homelessness. We serve at-risk youth experiencing homelessness, aging out of care, or fleeing violence in the home. Young adults who need a place to call home and people who believe in them. We offer safe housing, community, and support to help youth make healthy choices and shift toward a brighter future.

Position Overview:

The Manager of Youth Supportive Housing is responsible for hiring and managing the full team, creating and implementing policies and procedures, leading licensing efforts, and establishing strong links to stakeholders such as MCFD, BC Housing, Island Health, and other housing/support service providers. This role oversees a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and provides oversight to youth care plans, collaborative case management processes, and fidelity to harm reduction and trauma-informed approaches to service delivery. As a key member of the organization’s leadership team, the Manager of Youth Supportive Housing actively contributes to organizational culture, strategic direction, and continuous quality improvement.

This position is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week). Primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend commitments required. The salary range for this position is $69,498 to $80,555 per year dependent on experience and related skills. The successful candidate can expect to enter the organization no higher than the midpoint of the compensation range.

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, or a related field.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a master’s degree and a clinical background.
• 5+ years of management experience overseeing programs or services within the non-profit sector.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Theoretical and working knowledge of harm reduction, trauma-informed, and Housing First principles and practices.
• Experience managing and motivating a diverse, cross-functional, high-performance team.
• Knowledge of current best practices and experience in the housing sector, public health, and mental health.
• Content expertise related to youth homelessness.
• Proven track record of building partnerships and collaboration.

Working Conditions

• Full-time permanent position, 37.5 hours per week.
• Standard Monday to Friday schedule, with occasional evening and weekend work required.
• Travel is required to attend events, conferences, and meetings.
• Based on operational needs, this role may temporarily be assigned to another location to ensure appropriate program coverage. For long-term location changes, the Society will provide appropriate notice to relocate to a different Society location for operational needs
• On-call duties required.

Special Requirements

• Must complete a Criminal Record Review Check satisfactory to Threshold and sign the Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement.
• Valid driver’s license and consistent access to a reliable vehicle with adequate business-level insurance.
• Up-to-date membership in relevant professional associations or societies.
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development.
• Ability to follow Threshold Housing Society’s policies and procedures.

If you’d like to learn more about the position’s responsibilities and required skills and abilities, please review the Manager of Youth Supportive Housing job description.

To Apply

If you would like to be a part of a progressive team that is passionate about making an impact, please apply with your resume and cover letter.

If you have any questions regarding this position or applying for this position, or if you need any accommodation for applying to this posting, please call us at 778-400-3177 or email us at: hr@thresholdhousing.ca. We want to support all applicants during this process.

Threshold Housing Society believes that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization and reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and abilities.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and strive to remove barriers wherever possible. If you are contacted regarding an opportunity and require accommodation at any stage, please reach out to hr@thresholdhousing.ca for support.