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Transition House Supervisor  

Regular Full-Time Position  
Exempt Position 
Posting Number: E24-15 

The South Okanagan Women in Need Society (SOWINS) respectfully acknowledges that they work on the traditional unceded territories of the Sylix Okanagan peoples. 

 We are looking to recruit a Transition House Supervisor to oversee the administration and operations of our Transition House.   

 Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, SOWINS is a non-profit society providing safe refuge and community-based resources for women and children in the South Okanagan. SOWINS operates a transitional and second stage housing facilities, as well as counselling and outreach services. At SOWINS we work from an intersectional feminist philosophy and support trauma-informed practice and harm reduction models.  

ABOUT THE ROLE:  

The Transition House Supervisor is responsible for assisting with the management of the day-to-day, and long-range operations of the Transition House to ensure effective service delivery that is consistent with SOWINS mandate, policies, contractual and budgetary obligations. This role provides supervision, leadership, work direction, and guidance to front-line staff at the Transition House.   

The successful candidate will have a degree in a related Human/Social Services field from a recognized post-secondary institution and will have a minimum of three (3) years of management experience, preferably in a similar sector and unionized environment., and a minimum of one (1) year management experience working in a Transition House setting. 

This is an exempt full-time position working 35 hours per week (Tuesday to Saturday), as well as participating in an on-call rotation during evenings and weekends. 

The annual salary for this role is $63,700 to $74, 620 per year and will be commensurate with experience and education. 

At SOWINS we offer a competitive benefit package! We cover 100% of extended health, dental, life insurance and Long Term Disability premiums. Participation in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) will be dependent on the requirements outlined by MPP.  

Please note the successful applicant will undergo a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.  

For further information on the job duties, knowledge, skills & abilities, as well as qualifications please review the Transition House Supervisor job description.   

HOW TO APPLY: 

Please submit expressions of interest quoting posting number E24-15, including an updated Cover Letter and Resume by email to: careers@sowins.com  

Applicants will be reviewed starting November 6, 2024; however, the posting will remain open until filled.