Description

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Worker is responsible for providing leadership and to design and lead activities that help tenants become engaged in the community, stay active, improve their fitness, and have fun.

The assigned duties are planning, organizing and implementation of a blended service continuum of support, resources, programs and community engagement activities for the tenant participants of Neighbours. Promote social inclusion, sense of belonging, and participatory engagement in programs.

Program

Worker responds to inquiries about program activities and community information; ensure that all participants and drop-in receive the required services in a timely way and are treated in a respectful, sensitive manner while maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

- Social Work degree in a related field, a degree in Community Services, or related experience in a relevant discipline,
- Minimum 3 years' experience in serving people who have experienced homelessness and/or
- precariously housed, mental health and/or addiction issues, and poverty.

Competencies/Skills/Attributes

- Standard First Aid certificate,



Conflict Resolution, Documentation skills, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - ASIST.
- Demonstrated skills in program design implementation, and facilitation.
- Leadership training and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding Mental Health and the components of recovery.
- Knowledge of social recreational programs.
- Experience working with families, youth, the senior population, and people living with mental health concerns.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
- Strong creativity, group engagement and facilitation, and relationship-building skills and building community partnerships.
- Experience working with documentation databases and systems such as Yardi (property management financial system) or similar applications, Pirouette, OCANs, and other client management information systems.
- Robust computer skills including email and word processing.
- Ability drive and having a valid Driver's License is considered an asset
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.

📌 Program Worker (Canada)
🏢 Neighbours Community Homes
📍 Canada