Employment Program Coordinator (Permanent/Fulltime)
Siloam Mission
- Winnipeg, MB
- $51,000-69,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide supportive, client focused employment mentorship to individuals experiencing homelessness;
- Work alongside and provide constructive feedback for participants working in neighborhood cleanup, kitchen dish cleaning, and other programming tasks;
- Develop individualized employment training pathways that help participants accomplish employment goals;
- Foster an atmosphere of supportive learning where mistakes are seen as learning experiences;
- Address conflict and/or problematic behavior directly and effectively;
- Connect participants to community resources on a case by case basis;
- Build relationships with local businesses to expand program partnerships;
- Organize and deliver accurate records (timesheets, schedules, statistics etc.);
- Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Building Futures Manager;
- Experience working in the field of employment coaching, teaching, or mentoring;
- Experience supervising a team of diversely skilled individuals in a variety of work;
- Good understanding of colonization and its impact on Indigenous peoples;
- Knowledge of community resources for homelessness, health, mental health and substance use;
- Good working knowledge of the employment resources available in the community;
- Demonstrated understanding of the unique issues and barriers affecting those experiencing poverty and homelessness;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form relationships with community members;
- Highly developed understanding of and proven ability to communicate appropriate professional boundaries;
- Ability to work from a trauma-informed perspective;
- Ability to work within a harm-reduction framework;
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Certification in or demonstrated knowledge of NVCI, ASIST, Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid training (MHFA) is preferred;
- WHIMIS & First Air CPR certification is an asset;
- Basic understanding of general hand/power tools and equipment;
- Proficiency in MS Office and database platform;
- Values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion;
- Building professional relationships with participants;
- Liaise, advocate, collaborate and represent Siloam to other agencies within the sector;
- Work with other departments within Siloam Mission;
- Acts as a Liaison between Siloam Mission and external Sector Partners and Community Service Providers and is able to Work collaboratively with community partners and businesses
- 40 hours per week;
- Lifting of up to 50 lbs. + frequently;
- Work requires standing and walking over extended periods of time;
- Working in a warehouse setting;
- Outdoor work in all weather conditions will be required;
- Will need to use forklift and drive van occasionally;
- Will need to clean (sweep, mop, disinfect, etc.) work areas as needed;
- May handle dirty/soiled linen/laundry to be washed;
- Ability to drive RTV;
- May be required to dispose of used sharps;
- Hazardous conditions could potentially include unpredictable or risky behaviours from community members;
- Must have a valid Class 5F driver’s license, a clear driver abstract, a vehicle in good condition, and be willing to drive participants to appointments;
- Provides a safe environment by ensuring adherences to Workplace Safety and Health
- Regulations and Policies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHMIS and Safe Work Procedures. Immediately investigates and recommends corrective action on any unsafe acts, work conditions, incidents, near misses, injuries or illnesses.
- Demonstrates understanding of role and responsibilities in fire prevention and disaster preparedness and participates in safety and health training programs including the facility’s Fire, Disaster and Evacuation Plan.