Women’s Bakery Peer Navigator - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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INTERNAL/EXTERNALPosition: Women’s Bakery Peer NavigatorType: Non-Bargaining Unit, Contract, Reduced Full-TimeNumber of Positions Posted: 1Number of Hours: 32.5 hours per weekType of Hours: Some early mornings, evenings and weekends(flexibility required)Rate: $16.42 per hourSupervisor: Women’s Bakery Program FacilitatorPosting Date: Friday June 17, 2022Application Deadline: Friday July 1, 2022Locations: 145 Queen Street East, 145 Front Street East, and20 Palace StreetFred Victor is a not-for-profit, multi-service community-based organization that has assistedpeople living on low incomes in Toronto for over 125 years. We work in partnership with womenand men from diverse backgrounds who face poverty, homelessness, mental health issues,addictions, and/or social isolation to address their needs and hopes and advocate for a moreequitable society. Please see our website at www.fredvictor.org. Fred Victor works with a highlydiverse population of people and upholds the values of respect, choice and inclusion.Fred Victor Centre is currently looking for a Women’s Bakery Peer Navigator to join theEmployment and Training Services team. The Women’s Bakery Peer Navigator will work underthe supervision of the Women’s Bakery Program Facilitator, and as part of the Training andDevelopment (Food Services) team to provide a safe and professional environment encouragingambition, restoration and second chances. Using baking as a tool, the Women’s Bakery PeerNavigator assists in equipping women with practical and transferrable skills for the workingworld.The position requires respect for, and expertise working with people who face mental healthissues, addictions, abuse and social isolation and who come from racially and ethnically diversebackgrounds. The Women’s Bakery Peer Navigator participates as a member of the Employmentand Training Services team in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.Under the direction of the Women’s Bakery Program Facilitator or designate, the Women’sBakery Peer Navigator provides support to Women’s Bakery program participants, as well asassists the Women’s Bakery Facilitator.Responsibilities: Provide direct, hands-on support to Women’s Bakery program participants Provide support to Chef facilitators / Guest Speakers in the Women’s Bakery program Accompany Women’s Bakery program participants on outings and assist in market set-up,sales and take down Provide support instructing and developing lessons for the Women’s Bakery program Set-up / take-down of Classroom/Baking lab/Production kitchen as required Assist in bakery production Support with the creation of recipes, lesson plans and an end of program recipe book Maintain a respectful working relationship with program participants, the Employmentand Training Services team and community members Maintain and adhere to program policies and procedures Maintain forms, database and records to document program activities Integrate a conflict prevention approach into all aspects of work- intervene, mediate,resolve, document and follow up on conflict incidents Adhere to departmental standards of cleanliness Adhere to the prescribed organizational Health and Safety standards Other duties as assigned by the Women’s Bakery Facilitator or designateQualifications: Current Food Handler’s Certificate Personal experience of homelessness and poverty and navigating through supportservices Genuine interest in working with people experiencing or at-risk homelessness Ability to organize and maintain clean and sanitary spaces; Experience in baking (through paid employment or volunteer work); Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and culturalbackgrounds; Demonstrate people skills; able to build positive relationships with clients, staff, andcommunity partners Ability to work in a professional and appropriate manner with the public; Ability to maintain boundaries and set limits with program participants; Knowledgeable of how to access community-based resources and services Ability to empower and support clients in establishing connections in the community,while displaying empathy and understanding Comfortable with accompanying clients to internal and external events, whereappropriate Ability to follow direction from staff members and supervisors regarding duties Calm and patient demeanor when dealing with all clients, particularly thoseexperiencing a crisis or conflict The ability to work productively within a team setting Literacy in Word, Excel, Outlook, WindowsWorking Conditions:This position works in either a hot kitchen area or a large open space with program participantsand involves regular exposure to the potential of unpredictable behaviours and situations.This position requires: constant standing and walking throughout the shift; frequent lifting 10-20lbs minimum, numerous times during the day, and 50lbs occasionally.Application:Please submit a resume and cover letter by e-mail no later than Friday July 01, 2022 at 11:59pmto:Jude HammondTraining & Development Managerets@fredvictor.orgApplications should quote “Women’s Bakery Peer Navigator” in the subject lineNO PHONE CALLS OR FAXESProof of Covid-19 Vaccinations and a Police Record Check are required by the finalcandidate(s) prior to hiring.All Internal and External job applicants must declare their vaccination status in their jobapplications—whether they have been fully or partially vaccinated. All candidates offered aposition with Fred Victor Centre from September 30, 2021 onward must be fully vaccinated andprovide proof of their vaccination as a condition of employment. Fred Victor Centre will complywith its Human Rights obligations and accommodate employees who are legally entitled toaccommodation.We strive to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve andwelcome applications from all qualified candidates; however, only those selected for aninterview will be contacted.Fred Victor is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and workenvironment. If contacted, please advise the hiring manager if you require any accommodationmeasures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information receivedrelating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.Quick Apply

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