Neighbourhood Program Helper - Kitchener, Canada - House of Friendship

House of Friendship

Verified Company

Kitchener, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Employer:

House of Friendship
Type:
Casual
Term (Duration):
Permanent
Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Assist CDW to facilitate food distribution program with limited supervision
Provide support to CDW, teammates and volunteers at different sites
Assist with any daily activities as needed
General cleaning and organizing
Set up and maintain program space and manage program supplies
Must adhere to food standards and health and safety practices
Lead activities and supervise children and youth who participate in programs
Set up and maintain program space and manage program supplies

Skills & Experience:

Good organizational skills
Ability to manage schedules, create program plans, track registration and expenses
Strong leadership, communication and facilitation skills
Ability to perform tasks independently with mínimal supervision
Ability to work effectively with persons 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

Lived experience of and/or commitment to issues of poverty and social justice preferred
Ability to speak in a language relevant to our communities is an asset
Must be able to lift between 2050 lbs and stand for 34 hours at a time
Experience in program planning, implementation, facilitation and evaluation
Minimum high school education required
Commitment to understand and uphold the mission and values of House of Friendship
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- Experience working with children, youth and adults in a community or social service role

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:

We are a Living Wage employer as defined by the Ontario Living Wage Network
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:
Grade: 3
Min: $18.32
Mid: $20.80
Max: $23.28
Working Conditions:
Up to 6 hours per week generally evening, weekday hours, and occasional weekends
Flexibility required; willingness to work irregular hours
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.
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This is a permanent, casual position. Work schedule will include up to 6 hours weekly evening shifts, with occasional weekend shifts. Flexibility and willingness required to potentially work irregular hours. A Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check, processed within the last 6 months, will be required.

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