Community Development Worker

4 weeks ago

London, Canada London and Middlesex Community Housing Full time

**WAGE RANGE**: $30.32 - $34.50 per hour

**POSTING DATE: Thursday February 16, 2023**

**CLOSING DATE: Thursday March 2, 2023**

**LOCATION**:1299 Oxford Street E., UNIT 5C5, LONDON, ON

**COMPETITION NUMBER**: 2023-06

**HOURS OF WORK**: 8:30AM - 4:30PM, MONDAY - FRIDAY

**THIS POSTING IS FOR ONE (1) PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION.**

**Who We Are**:London & Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH) provides 3,282 housing units across 32 properties to more than 5,000 people. Those who call LMCH home are a diverse cross-section of individuals including families, seniors, adults, and new Canadians, all of whom are living with limited income. At LMCH, we believe that housing is the foundation of a better tomorrow.

**Mission**: LMCH provides and maintains homes in a safe and supportive

environment to meet the needs of the people we serve in our communities.

**Vision**:LMCH envisions healthy homes and communities in London and Middlesex. Leading by example, LMCH will help make a difference and positively impact lives using housing as the foundation.

**1.** **PURPOSE OF THE JOB**:
Reporting to the Manger of Community Engagement, the Community Development Worker will utilize an asset-based community development approach to empower, engage, and support tenants to effect change within their communities.

Community Development Workers understand the importance of taking on a new role, being changemakers and investing in people through community, connection, and collaboration. Utilizing an asset community-based approach, Community Development Workers incorporate a realistic understanding of tenants’ complex and diverse needs, and meeting them where they are, in a non-judgmental, inclusive, open minded, authentic approach.

Community Development Workers support and coordinate processes, leading to strong communities where citizens are empowered to seek out opportunities to enhance their lives and impact their LMCH community.

**2.** **KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Participate as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team with demonstrated flexibility in adapting to job demands and a dynamic work environment
- Tenant engagement, outreach, and support
- Conduct community mapping of tenant assets and needs. Document, analyze, and interpret data gathered to inform community development initiatives.
- Create and co-create community development initiatives
- Community partner liaison
- Complete reports and stats as required
- Participate in meetings, working groups, committees
- Prepare and submit funding proposals
- Act as the field instructor for BSW students as required
- Provide support for LMCH led initiatives, projects, and events as required
- Other duties as assigned

**3.** **EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & QUALIFICATIONS**:

- College diploma or university degree in a relevant social services field
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a social services field
- Demonstrated experience with community development initiatives
- Demonstrated experience in organizing, promoting, and facilitating special events.
- Experience working with marginalized individuals
- Working knowledge of asset-based community development values and principals
- Working knowledge of harm reduction and low-barrier services
- Working knowledge of community support agencies and resources
- Training in non-violent crisis intervention, de-escalation, trauma informed care and mental health first aid considered an asset.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to successfully navigate a dynamic working environment
- Demonstrated initiative and positive working relationships
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands
- Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
- Proven computer skills, including MS Word, Excel & Outlook
- Ability to work a flexible schedule when required on occasion
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, have access to a reliable vehicle and carry adequate insurance

**4.** **WE CARE PHILOSOPHY**:
**The incumbent contributes and supports the overall culture and working environment of the agency by**:

- Having a working knowledge of cultural, social, and demographic patterns relating to vulnerable priority populations.
- Knowledge of and committing to harm reduction and low barrier service, as well as non-violent crisis intervention, de-escalation, and supporting citizens.
- Committing to work in an interdisciplinary, diverse setting.
- Understanding of and sensitivity towards the belief systems of other groups, the complexity of those facing poverty, and their individual unique strengths and needs.
- Commitment to non-violent crisis intervention, de-escalation, and supporting citizens.
- Setting an example of strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
- Demonstrating knowledge and valuing of citizen’s life situation. (repetitive)
- Working with diverse communities with sensitivity

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