Community Resource Coordinator - Powell River, Canada - Lift Community Services

Lift Community Services

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Powell River, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Lift Community Services is working with all levels of government to eliminate poverty in the qathet Regional District. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about supporting from a harm-reduction approach while serving program participants. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach.

Our programs and services include employment services, supportive housing and homeless outreach, temporary shelter services, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult and family on-demand support.

We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning, poverty reduction planning, and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community.

Lift operates many resource centres in our community, including the local WorkBC Centre, the Community Resource Centre, the Family Place, and the Dr.

Elsie Paul Literacy Centre and the Nook Social Enterprise Cafe both located at the Powell River Public Library.

Lift Community Services is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

The Position

Under the direction of the Community Support Programs manager, the Community Resource Coordinator assumes responsibility for program delivery, service development, and client support at the CRC, which includes facilitating meetings and workshops for both adults and youth.

This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all community members including those who may benefit from supports and services to help manage a variety of personal challenges.

Overview

Hours: 32 hrs/wk
Hourly Wage: $28.80/hr
Job Type: Regular fulltime
Reports to: Community Support Programs Manager
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: March 30, 2023

Key Tasks and Competencies

Work alongside clients and community partners to determine and implement appropriate programs, workshops, information sessions, clinics, etc.
Coordinate and monitor use of the Centre by community partners and service providers; explore program enhancement or improvement, and troubleshoot issues arising
Organize and attend weekly meetings with direct reports, site staff, peers and volunteers
Provide lifeskills coaching, referrals to other community services and resources, advocacy, and other client support as needed
Consult with Food Systems Manager to plan and facilitate garden activities
Assist in facilitating community workshops, including for youth
Solicit feedback from clients and coordinate formal evaluation processes

Qualifications and Lived Experience

Experience in staff supervision and support, and fostering and working within a team environment
Welldeveloped interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with community partners
Ability to handle stress within a demanding and dynamic environment, function under pressure, and adapt to changing demands
Demonstrated ability to develop rapport with diverse clientele including multibarriered clients
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary case management team
Knowledge of other community resources available and referral procedures

Requirements:

Requires Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check clearance
Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
Ability to transport supplies locally

Specialized knowledge

Demonstrated understanding of harm reduction and housing first principles
Experience providing/leading group activities (workshops, service club, etc.)
Demonstrated crosscultural experience
First Aid, CPR and Naloxone
Demonstrated nonviolent crisis intervention and conflict deescalation skills. NVCI or Mandt certification is an asset.
Knowledge of stigma, marginalization, peer work and human rights for people who use substances.
Knowledge of organic gardening techniques, 3 years market /productionbased gardening/farming from fruit trees and herbs to veggies

As an inclusive employer, we would like to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible. Please contact us to let us know how we can best support you.

_ We live and work on the homelands and territories of the __Tla'amin People. We honour the land, the Tla'amin People, and their treaty and continually seek to strengthen our relationship and responsibilities to them as guests in the territory._