Relief Neighbourhood Program Leader

Job title: Relief Neighbourhood Program Leader

Job description: At House of Friendship we believe in what we are doing. We get out of bed each day to make a difference in our community; to walk with and to serve. We are not happy with the status quo. We get energy from ongoing learning and growth. We lead with passion and believe without a doubt that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. We live and breathe our values of Compassion, Inclusion, Justice, Dignity and Hope. And we have fun!

Sounds pretty great doesn’t it? It is!

Community programs bring diverse communities together to improve community life and reduce poverty, isolation and food insecurity. The Neighbourhood Program Leader will work with the Team Lead to plan and lead evidence-informed programs for children, youth and adults at community centres in Waterloo Region.

** This is a permanent, casual (relief) position.

Must be able to work variable hours – including weekly evening shifts

and occasional weekend hours.

Successful completion of a Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector)

is required pre-employment. **

Key Responsibilities:

· Work with the Team Lead/and or Community Centre Community Development Worker (CDW) and co-facilitator to plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-informed programs for children, youth, adults and families at one or more of the community centres

· Programs may be run in person or virtually

· Work with co-facilitator to set up and maintain program space and manage program supplies

· Lead activities and supervise the children and youth who participate in the programs

· Support the CDW and/or Team Lead to work collaboratively with partners to identify, invite, and support participant access to programs

· Complete administrative tasks related to the programs, including registration, record keeping and tracking expenses

· Participate in program evaluation, including administering surveys and assist the Supervisor in reporting to funders (i.e. provide data, stories, pictures to supervisor)

· Must adhere to food standards and health and safety practices

Job Specific Knowledge/Skills:

· Strong leadership, communication, and group facilitation skills

· Good organizational skills, including the ability to manage a schedule, create program plans, track registration and expenses

· Ability to work effectively with people of various abilities and cultural and income backgrounds with an understanding of the challenges faced by children, youth, and families living on a low income

· Ability to work effectively and supportively with individuals and groups

· Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team of staff and volunteers

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

· Commitment to issues of poverty, and social justice. Lived experience of living in poverty or low income preferred

· Interest in and understanding of community development principles preferred

· Ability to speak in a language relevant to our communities is an asset

· Experience working within a non-profit and/or social services environment preferred

· Previous experience working with volunteers preferred

Education/Experience:

· Highs school diploma required

· Some post-secondary training in social work, social sciences, recreation (or similar field) is an asset, with equal weight given to equivalent work experience

· 1 year previous experience working with children, youth and adults in a community development or social service role

· 1 year Experience in program planning, implementation, facilitation and evaluation

Critical Skills:

· Commitment to understand and uphold the mission and values of House of Friendship is expected

· Exemplary emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, conflict management and problem solving skills required

· Ability to work professionally as a team member with staff, participants and community members

· Experience or strong interest in working with diverse populations including people from various cultural backgrounds, income levels, and sensitivity to their needs

· Experience with and commitment to using an anti-racism, anti-oppressive and trauma informed approach to consultation, program design, evaluations of processes and service delivery

· Must be dependable, professional, flexible, a team player, and have a positive attitude

· Respectful, supportive and engaging approach to persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, addictions, mental illness and other life challenges

· Excellent project, timeline and deadline management skills including skills in logistics, planning and detailed record keeping

Compensation:

· We value our team members above all else and know that our mission can only succeed through your work

· We value the work that you do with fair pay and benefits:

o We are a Living Wage employer as defined by the

o We use a 3.5:1 ratio meaning that the highest paid team member is not paid more than 3.5 times than the lowest paid team member

Rate of Pay:

At House of Friendship, all compensation ranges are categorized under a series of “grades” and we base our payment structure on internal equity. When determining rate of pay, a candidate’s past-related experience will be taken into consideration along with where others with similar experience are currently on the pay grid.

Grade: 3

Min: $19.61

Mid: $20.80

Max: $23.28

Working Conditions:

· Variable hours – generally daytime, weekday hours; occasional evenings and weekends

• Work will generally be on site at community centres throughout the region of Waterloo

• May encounter participants at program sites who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and/or experiencing symptoms of mental illness

House of Friendship is open and inviting to qualified candidates with lived experience.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

If you are as passionate as we are about serving the community, let’s talk.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter here:

By end of day February 28, 2024.

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