Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Housing Services
Union: Excluded
Salary: Based on experience
File #: 23-HHS-44
Posting Date: May 11, 2023
Posting Close: May 25, 2023

Dixon Hall is a multi-service agency located in the heart of east downtown Toronto committed to realizing the vision of a city where everyone thrives. Since 1929, we have been touching the lives of thousands of our community’s most vulnerable residents by providing a range of programs and services across every stage of life. We create lasting solutions to end poverty, social injustices, and isolation in Toronto. We value respect, diversity, integrity, care, compassion, and accountability.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Shelters and Shelter Programs, the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Supervisor provides leadership while ensuring that there is an organized infection prevention and control program implemented in the Emergency Shelters, Respite Shelters, Rooming House, and Supportive Housing sites operated by Dixon Hall.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the process of planning, coordinating, directing, and monitoring the effectiveness of all operational activities of the IPAC portfolio in the Housing Services and Support department.
• Participate in and lead committees and task groups as required.
• Provide input on the development of the annual operating plan for the department
• Support and participate in IPAC projects and provide status reports to direct manager.
• Assist with the on-call duties on a rotational basis.
• Support the Agency, front-line Managers, Supervisors, and IPAC team with all relevant directives, communications, and guidance from SSHA in relation to IPAC.
• Oversee the full implementation of directives, communications, and guidance from SSHA relating to IPAC across all Housing Services program sites.
• Contribute to the JHSC as an ex officio member with specific focus on IPAC.
• Support the creation and maintenance of IPAC policies and procedures for the Agency and other Agency departments and programs, as requested.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to the Agency by providing IPAC resources, information and training to all staff
• Collaborate with the shelter team on the management of residents based on the infection.
• Guide the IPAC team in ensuring that the Housing Services team members follow IPAC processes, are compliant with PPE requirements, and with hygiene practices.
• Guide the Agency’s collaboration and communication with Toronto Public Heath (TPH) during outbreaks
• During outbreaks, ensures daily outbreak meetings occur, documented minutes and follow up actions; ensure minutes are forwarded to HR for submission to the Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development (MLTSD) and WSIB, as applicable.
• Summarize outbreak analysis and trending for communication at Infection Prevention & Control Committee/Professional Advisory Committee.
• Train and coach team members on IPAC best practices.
• Create content to assist with educating residents, team members, students, and volunteers.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives that may result from internal and external partner visits.
• Direct the completion of monthly inspections for IPAC and safety practices (i.e., needle stick injuries, PPE concerns, cleaning and disinfecting equipment concerns).
• Direct the completion of monthly inspections for IPAC and safety practices (i.e., needle stick injuries, PPE concerns, cleaning and disinfecting equipment concerns).
• Resolve IPAC health and safety hazards identified and reported through inspections for residents and team members in collaboration with program/site managers; report actions taken to Agency’s JHSC.
• Facilitate Respiratory Fit testing and training and ensure compliance to training requirements. Maintain records of Respiratory Fit tests are kept current.
• Works in accordance with the organization’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• File incident and outbreak reports with HR and the JHSC in keeping with established procedures and best practices.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Health Promotion, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years recent experience working with homeless or marginalized people in a community-based setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in infection control required; Experience in infection prevention and control in congregate settings is an asset.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing a team of IPAC professionals in a unionized workplace; experience gained in a community-based, multi-location, multi-service organization preferred.
• Completion of an Infection Prevention and Control certification endorsed by IPAC Canada (preferred) or Infection Prevention and Control Core Competencies (minimum requirement) and/or Certification in Infection Control (CIC) an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant Infection Prevention & Control standards (i.e., PIDAC, CSA, Accreditation standards, regulations and guidelines) and demonstrated ability to integrate this knowledge into congregate living settings.
• Knowledge of the nature and processes of congregate living associated infections and outbreaks, in addition to investigatory and medical surveillance procedures, documentation and standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of privacy standards and the ability to manage confidential client information.
• Knowledge of and experience providing support for complex health and social needs for marginalized populations.
• Strong written and verbal English language communication skills with a wide range of stake holders including drop in participants, staff of all levels, partners and government program representatives; fluency in additional languages, relevant to the communities of service, will be considered an asset.
• Computer literate and familiar with multiple software programs.
• Proficient computer skills including document and email management, MS Office Suite, website content management skills.
• Must be qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer.
• Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening check with a “Clear” or satisfactory result that meets the operational requirements of the agency.
• Up-to-date vaccination against COVID-19 with a vaccine approved for use in Canada.

Dixon Hall is dedicated to fostering an inclusive selection process and work environment, guided by their Race Relations and Employment Equity Policies. If selected for an interview, please inform the hiring manager or the People and Culture team of any accommodations you may require during the interview process.

To achieve their goal of inclusivity and diversity, Dixon Hall actively seeks exceptional candidates from varied backgrounds and with lived experiences. Individuals who self-identify as being from marginalized communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or who have experienced homelessness, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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