Winter Warming Program Assistant

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of those experiencing homelessness? Do you have experience in social work or working in community development initiatives? The Mustard Seed is seeking a Program Assistant at the Canora Community Impact Centres.

Reporting to the Community Impact Centre Manager, the Program Assistant is responsible for the implementation and development of programs at the Community Impact Centres (CIC). This role works with the Program Coordinator in the implementation of the activities related to securing, setting up, and supporting the Centre's programs, aiming to promote guests' self-sustainability and their journey towards positive change. Key responsibilities include program plan facilitation, and evaluation. This role will be working very closely with CIC Site Leads and Program Coordinator.

Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time (November to March 31, 2027)
Schedule: Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (schedule will be determined)
Reporting to: Site Lead
City: Edmonton
Location: Canora Community Impact Centre
Number of Positions to Fill: 1
RFR#s: 2362

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate, and implement programs that support and nurture the community in and around the assigned Community Impact Centre, with guidance and direction from the Program Coordinator;
• Oversee all group programming provided for Community Impact Centre guests;
• Pick up or purchase program, food, and client supplies from donation centre, partner organizations, or stores;
• Lead participants and volunteers involved in the programs;
• Ensure a safe, respectful environment for all community members, staff, volunteers and visitors;
• Support volunteers helping with programs;
• Collect data and generate reports on statistics as required;
• Develop and conduct evaluations to determine effectiveness of program activities;
• Ensure all materials and equipment needed for programs are in good working order;
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism;
• Support Front Line staff outside program coordination hours or as needed, such as basic interventions, referrals, and general front-line responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• An undergraduate degree in Social Work or related field or equivalent level of experience;
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience working in program facilitation and development;
• Minimum of 2 years of Front-line Experience and understanding of vulnerable populations;
• Knowledge within the field of community development and community resilience initiatives;
• Demonstrated ability to engage, communicate, and work effectively with a diverse range of people from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds;
• Experienced with developing and encouraging staff to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges and problem;
• Must be self-directed and have the ability to work independently as required;
• Effective group program facilitation skills as well as multi-tasking and administrative skills;
• Well-developed organizational, time management, oral, written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Demonstrated effective conflict management, de-escalation, and networking skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license, a reliable vehicle with $2 million liability insurance and a clean drivers abstract.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position requires flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends;
• Hours will be split between the various Community Impact Centre locations;
• Minimal to moderate physical effort required;
• Fast paced and demanding work environment;
• Moderate amounts of Lifting, traveling, sitting, standing, walking, and driving personal vehicle required as part of this role;
• Employees are to be aware that many of our clients may experience difficulties or impairment at times, which could result in them uttering threats, discriminatory statements, and other insults at your person. This may be in a raised voice, or in seeing unpredictable behaviour up to and including the possibility of them becoming aggressive;
  • Training on how to respond is provided, but this is to be considered typical working conditions. Many of our clients are unaware of the impact of these comments.
• Please submit Cover Letter along with Resume.

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 full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

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