Community Worker, Food Access and Supportive Employment

About this position

As a joined organization, we currently manage nearly 60 residential locations and more than 1,100 units across the City of Toronto, serving individuals with complex mental illness and addictions. We work closely with sector partners to deliver programs and advocate for solutions that will address homelessness.

Our work is rooted in the understanding that housing is a human right and plays a vital role in health and wellbeing. We are proud to lead the affordable housing sector in building strong, inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Community Worker, Food Access and Supportive Employment

35 hours Weekly Monday – Friday

$23.26 hourly

Permanent – Various Meal Sites

Bargaining Unit Position

Some evening and weekend hours may be required

We are an essential service and the incumbent will be required to be at the office and in the community.  Personal protective equipment and COVID-19 protocols are in place as per Public Health guidelines. 

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and overseeing community kitchens
• Training and supervising participant cooks
• Facilitating and supporting participant involvement and learning about cooking and healthy eating

Qualifications

• Training and/or experience in operating community-based food programs
• Knowledge of food handling and safety
• Demonstrated ability to cook healthy, tasty and easy-to-prepare food in a professional setting.
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in working with people with mental health and addiction issues
• Strong commitment to anti-oppression and working within a mental health recovery framework
• Knowledge, understanding and experience to support people in their employment through a supportive employment framework
• Strong leadership and group facilitation skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as electronic record keeping systems.

This position is in Salary Grade 6, Step 1 – hourly rate of $23.26. This is a SEIU bargaining unit position and is governed by the terms of the Collective Agreement.  Please note that this position works outside of regular office hours and on a flexible schedule.

Houselink/Mainstay is a fully vaccinated workplace.  All applicants will be required to show proof of vaccination or an acceptable exemption. 

Please apply online on our HLMS website ( https://www.hlms.ca/make-a-difference/careers/ ) with a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role along with your resume before March 28, 2023. 

No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

HLMS has an equity hiring policy, is committed providing an inclusive selection process. Applications are encouraged from people with lived experience of mental health challenges and other equity seeking groups. HLMS will provide accommodation, upon request, to ensure a fair and equitable process.