Social Enterprise Coordinator

**ABOUT US**

Turning Leaf is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides person-centered, crisis and treatment services to low and high-risk vulnerable and marginalized individuals living with mental illness and intellectual challenge in our community. Turning Leaf’s support is customized to every individual’s needs and risk level. We offer crisis-intervention and treatment services, community support, day program services, residential support (including emergency housing, 24-hour homes, cluster housing, and home share), a harm reduction program, clinical services, indigenous services and more.
- **We are proud to be recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers of 2025. This honour distinguishes Turning Leaf as a leader in our industry, and as one of the top places to work in the province.**_

**WHO WE SUPPORT**

The participants of our programs are often deeply impacted by their circumstances which can become barriers to living safely and independently in the community. Trauma, homelessness, poverty, addictions, discrimination, sexual exploitation, societal stigmas, and lack of access to resources are some of the barriers our participants face every day.

**MAKE AN IMPACT**

Being a part of the Turning Leaf team means you will have the opportunity to make a direct and positive impact on people’s lives every day. The work is challenging in all the best ways and deeply rewarding. Many of our employees say they have found their life’s purpose while working here.

Turning Leaf provides ongoing, meaningful training to ensure we remain an industry leader and that our employees have the skills and confidence to be successful in their careers. We are an organization that pledges to uphold a workplace culture of inclusion, diversity, compassion, and respect.

**SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COORDINATOR JOB SUMMARY**

Turning Leaf Support Service’s Social Enterprise is designed to provide programming to all Turning Leaf participants interested in gaining work experience in a safe and supportive environment.

The Social Enterprise Coordinator reports directly to Senior Leadership and is responsible for assisting, implementing, and supervising the day-to-day operations of the program.

This role is focused on driving the success of a Social Enterprise that creates meaningful employment and skills development opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities and mental illness. As the Social Enterprise Supervisor, along with managing a team, one’s responsibilities include (but are not limited to) leading efforts to build sustainable programs, develop stake-holder partnerships, and manage day-to-day operations, all while ensuring a positive impact on the lives of individuals who face significant barriers to employment.

The Social Enterprise Coordinator will participate in the development of future programming and assist with the development of the Bed Bug Heat Treatment Social Enterprise.

**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Cover letter and updated resume
- 18 yrs of age or older
- Available 40 hrs p/week
- Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (no older than six months).
- Adult Abuse Registry Check (no older than six months)
- Child Abuse Registry Checks (no older than three months)
- Valid drivers license and access to reliable vehicle is required
- Minimum of one year management experience
- Dedication to continuous profession/skill development
- Experience effectively navigating through potentially high-risk situations through verbal de-escalation techniques, and the ability to stay calm in potentially high stress situations
- An understanding/experience in small business development is considered an asset
- Valid First Aid/CPR certificate
- Three employment references

**QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS**

Turning Leaf Social Service Coordinator must possess the ability to remain calm in escalated situations and be able to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously, empathetically, and professionally while executing their responsibilities and providing Turning Leaf’s person-centered supports.

In addition, the required attributes include:

- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Excellent ability to communicate issues and successes for participants
- Consistency with processes and daily tasks
- Self-starter and proactive approach in resolving problems and issues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general information and data
- Ability to interact with all levels of personnel. Treat all with dignity and respect. Open and receptive to people’s needs
- Troubleshoot skills
- Ability to effectively present information in a clean manner, demonstrate procedures and respond to questions
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with individuals presenting with a variety of communication abilities and limitations

**SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Design and implement programs aimed at enhancing the skills and employability