Community Engagement Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Mission Possible Full time

**About us**
Tenacious. Empowering. Supportive. Humble. Compassionate. These are Mission Possible’s core values, and we’re searching for a Community Engagement Coordinator who resonates with these values. Mission Possible is a non-profit organization and social enterprise located in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. We support individuals challenged by homelessness, poverty, addiction, mental illness, and other barriers to employment to achieve a renewed sense of dignity and purpose through meaningful work. Through our employment readiness program, and our social enterprises, MP Maintenance & MP Neighbours, we equip our program participants with the skills, confidence, and support they need to rejoin the workforce and rebuild a self-sustainable livelihood for themselves.

**About you**
Are you passionate about community-engaged work in the DTES? The Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) focuses on outreach and community relationship development for the Employment Readiness Program. The CEC oversees the outreach strategy for connecting with existing and potential partnership agencies such as social service agencies, social housing providers, drug and alcohol recovery programs, and employment centers to promote the Employment Readiness Program. The CEC also focuses on connecting program participants with relevant resources in the community. The CEC plays a key role in the Employment Readiness Program delivery and coaches regularly with program participants in one-to-one sessions to support them in achieving their employment goals. The CEC also leads the food security programming at Mission Possible, supervising the Power Breakfast team and the delivery of the Community Pantry Program.

**Benefits**
- 3 weeks annual vacation
- Extended health benefits and access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
- RRSP Matching Program
- Professional development opportunities

**Working Conditions**

This role is team-based. The CEC will be supervised by the Manager of Momentum and will work alongside the Employment Readiness Program team. Most work will take place in MP’s office, however some off-site visits of other organizations and events will be required for recruitment and maintaining partnerships.

**The Community Engagement Coordinator will**:

- Develop partnerships with other agencies and organizations for program referrals and connecting Employment Readiness Program participants with community supports and training when appropriate
- Supervise and support the Power Breakfast Coordinator with the operations of the Power Breakfast Program
- Lead the delivery of the Community Pantry Program
- Manage caseload of 5-10 participants to ensure that participants are meeting their program milestones and objectives
- Schedule and conduct regular coaching sessions with program participants
- Facilitate training workshops and work alongside programming team to ensure quality program delivery
- Lead the planning for the work readiness training provided to participants in the Employment Readiness Program
- Utilize case management software (CMS) to track and collect program data
- Attend weekly team and 1-1 meetings for Employment Readiness Program and the Power Breakfast Program
- Connect with community partners to share the work of Mission Possible in the DTES and provide community-based education opportunities
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Manager of Momentum
- A passion for empowering people with an empathetic and supportive attitude
- Experience in community engagement and outreach
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- A professional and outgoing manner and ability to interact respectfully with a wide variety of people.
- The ability to work within a team environment but also to work independently

**Education and Experience**
- Diploma or post-secondary degree in a related field (e.g. psychology, social work, sociology, community economic development) is an asset
- Experience working in the Downtown Eastside community is an asset
- Coaching experience and certification are an asset
- Class 5 Driver’s License is an asset
- Or the equivalent combination of related skills and experience

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $47,000.00-$49,000.00 per year

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you familiar with Mission Possible's community, Vancouver's DTES?

**Experience**:

- nonprofit: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC

Application deadline: 2023-07-07

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