Canada Summer Jobs - FT Community Coordinator
Job Description
JOB POSTING
Community Coordinator – 3 positions, Full Time, 10-12 week Contracts
Hamilton Apartments – Hamilton, ON
Closing Date for Applications: May 25, 2021
Contract Dates: June through August 2021
All Position Subject to Approval by Service Canada – Canada Summer Jobs
Candidates must be between 18-30 years old
Our Mission: Indwell is a Christian charity that creates affordable housing communities that support people seeking health, wellness and belonging.
Position Description: Reporting to the Program Manager and Apartment Support Staff, the Community Coordinator works to support tenants in connecting to community resources and events.
Hours of Work: Full time, 35 hours per week. Flexibility is required to meet program needs, including evening and weekend hours. This position is a temporary contract, ending after 10 weeks.
Duties for this Position Include:
Working as part of a team to provide direct and indirect support to tenants in an independent apartment building.
Helping individuals connect to community resources and supports.
Reinforcing individuals’ life skills, spirituality, social and community skills by supporting participation in cultural, spiritual, recreational, leisure, educational, and social activities.
Arranging and coordinating all aspects of recreational and community activities.
Supporting volunteers.
Documentation of events, including program planning, tracking of participants, evaluation of events.
Assist in the facilitation of annual Tenant Updates and Satisfaction surveys.
Develop therapeutic relationships.
Maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Other duties as required.
Requirements & Prerequisites
Requirements: Demonstrate a genuine interest in providing quality care for individuals living with mental illness, chronic conditions and physical disabilities. Must have the ability to work independently, be flexible, organized, responsible, and take initiative. Must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
Education/Experience: Minimum High School diploma. Priority given to those with post-secondary education in the social sciences and/or residential experience.
How To Apply
To apply: Please apply online with cover letter and resume at our website . We thank all applicants; however, only applicants that are being considered will be contacted.
Personal information submitted will be used only for employment opportunities within Indwell in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Indwell’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Indwell exists to provide hope and homes for all. Our supports, services, and employment are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Indwell’s leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell’s statement of faith. Indwell engages with diverse communities; we actively identify and remove barriers that prevent people from accessing and participating in our services and organization.
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