Day Centre Outreach Worker - Jobs in Hamilton, ON

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Who We Are:Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit, offering support for people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and barriers in the community, and is ranked one of Canada's Best Charities 2020: The Top 100.We provide programs and services to meet diverse community needs in Hamilton as well as Halton Region and Brantford – Brant. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate our values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence; to our clients, families and each other.External Job PostingJob Title: Day Centre Outreach Worker Job Posting #: 3219Program: Wesley Day Centre Classification: BPosting Date: May 11, 2021 Posting Closing: May 18, 2021Status: full-time, temporary, unionNote: May include weekends, rotating day and afternoon shifts.Purpose: Provide active engagement of day program participants through individual structured interventions and the development and facilitation of workshops, programs, training and group recreational activities.Duties1. Actively engages participants in the Day Centre and broader community to identify specific issues and provide supports related to:Socialization in the community/reducing isolationPhysical health and wellnessHarm ReductionMeaningful activitySelf-esteem buildingCommunity inclusionHousing2. Plan and implement recreational activities based on individual social, practical and leisure needs.3. Plans, maintains and integrates a monthly calendar of activities that have a balanced therapeutic approach4. Ensures that Day Centre activities are integrated with, and supportive of other Wesley programs that encompass the population using the Day Centre.5. Respond to client needs for assistance, with information and resources that we can provide, encouraging them to take action for themselves.6. Acts as a resource for former clients assisting them with maintaining housing and community connections by providing resources, encouraging them to continue taking action for themselves.7. Supports and empowers participants in enhancing their health, wellness and community inclusion through the development and facilitation of group and individualized social, recreational, volunteer and peer led activities.8. Supports and empowers participants in enhancing their activities of daily living skills through the development and facilitation of group workshops and information sessions.9. Document, maintain and input regularly in individual client files and all program communication logs & information sheets, relevant/required information.10. Use food preparation and minor cleaning of kitchen and Day Centre duties as a means of engaging clients in meaningful activity and discussions.11. Provide coverage for other employees on shift as required.12. Interact with social, health and community service providers as required.13. Monitor the facilities and surrounding outside areas, including portable shower and washroom areas, to ensure safety, security and community acceptance.14. Maintenance of food supplies and all other program supplies as required.15. Respond to emergencies provides crisis intervention and conflict resolution.16. Participate in unit/staff meetings.17. Other duties as assigned.CompetenciesCustomer Service1. Builds constructive relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation and mutual respect2. Helps to create and contributes to a work environment that embraces and appreciates diversity3. Values and respects the internal and external customers to the organizationAccountability1. Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their work, and team work2. Believes, respects and adheres to the vision, mission and values of Wesley Urban MinistriesCommitment1. Demonstrates an understanding of Wesley's, Vision and Values through service delivery approach2. Acts with integrity3. Demonstrates a knowledge of the code of ethics of working in social services4. Adapts to changing program requirements, conditions and work responsibilitiesPlease Apply Via: Our Wesley Breezy Portal:1. Click on this link: https://wesley.breezy.hr/2. From there you can access all of Wesley's job postingsWesley is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at www.wesley.ca (http://www.wesley.ca/).