Food Program Facilitator - Full Time

King William Program- 253 King William St., Hamilton, ON

24 units of Specialized Supportive Housing

Salary: $47,736-$56,814

Closing Date for Applications: November 19, 2026

Position Description: As the Food Program Facilitator, you will be responsible for all food-related activities within the program, including the coordination and/or preparation of 24 daily, nutritious, hot meals. Supporting individuals in developing and working through their personal service plans striving towards health, wellness and belonging; promoting and demonstrating the vision, mission and values of Indwell within the workplace and community. Working within the context of a collaborative interdisciplinary team reflecting the principles of person-centered and evidence-based care by assisting with coordinating and delivering mental health and addiction services to residents with a particular focus on food security and nutrition. This program serves individuals who have experienced long term housing instability and/or long stay hospitalizations. The scope of the work may vary from time to time based on individual and program needs. This position will require a high level of resilience and willingness to work in close proximity to challenging situations.

As this programwill be supporting tenants from Black and racialized communities, we are seeking a Food Program Facilitator who self-identifies as a visible minority or Black, understanding the challenges faced by the BIPOC community (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color).

What matters to you? Being in a work culture that operates out of their core values of DIGNITY, LOVE and HOPE- embracing diversity, promoting equality and inclusion.



A place that sees you as a LEADER contributing your individuality to champion the vision of creating communities that TRANSFORM lives.

About Indwell: Founded in 1974, our Christian charity continues to thrive and grow exponentially as we serve people impacted by poverty and homelessness through our vision of HOPE and HOMES for All. We are the fastest growing developer in Ontario creating affordable high quality effective housing communities coupled with supportive programs to over 1,450 tenants to meet their needs of health, wellness, and belonging. To learn more, go to: indwell.ca/our-model

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday. The program operates 7 days a week. This position includes working evening and weekend hours, including some public holidays. Participation in the on-call schedule rotation is required which consists of carrying a work cell phone 24/7 for that one week, responding to urgent needs. The Food Program Facilitator will work with the scheduler to ensure that there is adequate staff support during the meal program, which is a dinner meal. At times, this position will also require substantial flexibility to meet program needs. Program schedule during the first year of the launch could have considerable variability depending on program demands.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

- Skilled in building therapeutic relationships with residents with a recovery-oriented,



trauma-informed approach, promoting hope and trust and engagement in food programming and food-related activities
- Coordination of a daily hot meal for 24 residents along with skills and knowledge to prepare daily hot meal, if required
- Has the ability to contribute to and prepare culturally diverse meals or programming to meet all tenants needs
- Develop, contribute to, and carry out individual resident support plans, including any relevant assessment tools
- Assist residents in developing and practicing the skills defined in their service plans in consultation with resident and interdisciplinary team
- Understanding of food security barriers within resident population and nutritional impacts
- Demonstrate understanding and ability to assess the food security and nutrition needs of program population related to cultural significance and general health
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the relationship between food and community building.
- Collaborate and consult with hospital and community supports around nutrition needs
- Coordinate, lead and/or participate in case conferences with outside supports
- Knowledge and understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation, recovery models, including harm reduction strategies around substance use
- Proven advocacy skills to ensure residents receive the support and referrals they need to carry out their individual support plans and access appropriate resources
- Confident in utilizing crisis management and intervention skills
- As a representative of a faith-based organization, recognize and promote the role of spirituality in personal development, and provide support and guidan

📌 Food Program Facilitator (Canada)
🏢 Indwell
📍 Canada