Resident Engagement Worker - Calgary, Canada - The Mustard Seed Society

The Mustard Seed Society

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Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need? The Mustard Seed - Ogden Community Impact Centre is seeking a
Resident Engagement Worker who is responsible for ensuring the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of the residents in our Housing program.

The Mustard Seed is committed to helping people who are homeless transition toward and maintain sustainable and healthy lifestyles. The Mustard Seed provides a safe and supportive environment to all residents.

Reporting to the Resident Program Supervisor, the Resident Engagement Worker is responsible for ensuring the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of the residents in our Housing program and works collaboratively with their support systems to encourage resident/family independence, community engagement, and housing stability.

Employment Type:
Permanent Part Time

Schedule:
Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Reporting to:
Resident Program Supervisor

City:
Calgary

Number of Positions to Fill: 1

RFR #: 357

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Connect with a specified group of families living in Hub29 housing on an ongoing basis to assist in building the skills of daily living
Support the working relationship between the resident/family members and their support network; refer the resident/family back to their case worker whenever possible/necessary; ensure clear lines of communication with outside organizations who serve the residents
Refer residents to The Mustard Seed services and collaborating with those services; provide information about community supports
Manage a client caseload as assigned by the Supervisor of Resident Engagement
Advocate on behalf of residents
Document resident/family interactions, referrals, progress, and any change in behavior
Complete 6month reassessments; Resident Care Plans; incident reports and daily logs in a timely manner
Welcome and supporting volunteers with events
Cover Front Desk for patrols and breaks; conduct security rounds
Create surveys and flyers using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Support Property Management as needed, delivering notices, flyers, and other duties requested by Property Management
Host community events; engage in intentional interactions with residents to build rapport and foster community
Encourage community participation
Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Diploma or an undergraduate degree in a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience working with marginalized individuals
Strong communication skills and ability to work within a crossfunctional team
Ability to interact with a variety of individuals
Strong administrative and computer skills
Conflict resolution skills and ability to manage residents in crisis situations
A passion to be part of ending homelessness
Security guard experience is considered an asset

WORKING CONDITIONS

Moderate physical effort required to successfully accomplish the essential job functions: standing, walking and ability to lift 50lbs required
Moderate to high mental effort required to successfully accomplish essential job functions such as providing information, resolving discrepancies, responding to highly intense situations

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed
As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed's Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a fulltime basis for anyone other than current employer

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