Pt Food Program Facilitator

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Food Program Facilitator - Part Time
St. Thomas, ON (The Station and Railway City Lofts)

**Position Description**: As the Food Program Facilitator, you will be responsible for supporting all food-related activities within the program, including the preparation of approximately 60 daily, nutritious, hot meals. They will use concepts of rehabilitation and recovery in daily interactions with tenants, while maintaining a clean and safe environment. This program supports individuals in housing stability through services provided by an inter-disciplinary team. All team members have the expectation to work collaboratively to ensure long term health and housing success. Scope of work may vary from time to time based on individual and program needs. This position will require a high level of resilience and willingness to work in close proximity to challenging situations.

**About Indwell**: We are a Christian not-for-profit charity that creates affordable housing communities and supportive programs to people seeking health, wellness, and belonging. Founded in 1974, we continue to grow and thrive to build high quality energy efficient housing and inclusive living, uplifting our society. Our belief is that every employee is a leader contributing to transform lives through HOPE and HOMES. Being a part of our amazing team, you will be fulfilled working together with others who are genuinely invested in Indwell's mission to serve people impacted by poverty and homelessness. To learn more, go to: indwell.ca/our-model

**Hours of Work**: Part time hours expected to fall between 8am-11pm. Flexibility is required to meet program demands. The program operates 7 days a week, including public holidays. This position will support the meal program, which is served daily at 5pm. Participation in the on-call schedule rotation is required.

**Duties For This Position Include**:

- Supporting the hot meal program, (preparing and serving up to 60+ tenants daily)
- Ability to bulk order all necessary items required for meals and plan nutritious menus accordingly
- Ability to follow and adhere to a set budget
- Has the ability to prepare culturally diverse meals or programming to meet all tenants needs
- Works in unity with other St. Thomas Indwell programs to ensure food security and meal provision for all tenants
- Responsible for maintaining a safe, healthy, and clean work environment
- Administrative responsibilities including maintaining financial records and accountability as well as program evaluation and tenant records
- Documentation as required by the agency’s procedures and external regulations
- Development and implementation of programming for tenants related to food security
- Supporting individuals’ participation in food programs and food-related activities including life skill building in either independent or group settings
- Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, i.e. Health and Safety, Public Health (Infection Control)
- Working as part of an inter-disciplinary team to provide direct and indirect support to individuals
- Skilled at building therapeutic relationships with residents with a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approach, promoting hope and trust
- Confident in utilizing crisis management and intervention skills
- Develop and facilitate relevant group programming
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide direct and indirect support to residents, encouraging housing stability. These supports may include: medication administration, apartment checks, oversight of pest management protocols, community events, and other supports as necessary.
- Comfort and familiarity with harm reduction approach
- Engaging and establishing external community partnerships to meet tenant food security needs
- Creating connections with community partners that contribute to improving tenant food security
- Represent Indwell professionally and respectfully in community
- Ensure effective integration of Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care residents within the greater supportive housing program
- Liaise with Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care on resident wellness on routine basis

**Education/Experience**: Minimum Grade 12 diploma; post-secondary education is an asset. Experience with food preparation and food handling required. All applicants must be in possession of Safe Food Handling Certification or be willing to complete the course to become certified. Experience working with individuals living with mental illness or other special needs is an asset. Valid drivers license required.

**Salary**: $20.43 - $24.56 /hour based on education and experience.

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