Overview
Community Development Coordinator Jobs in Toronto, Ontario at Houselink & Mainstay
Title: Community Development Coordinator
Company: Houselink & Mainstay
Location: Toronto, Ontario
(HLMS) is Toronto’s largest non-profit supportive housing provider. Our organization is the result of a recent amalgamation between the former
As a joined organization, we currently manage nearly 53 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 well-being. We are proud to lead the affordable housing sector in building strong, inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Community Development CoordinatorPermanent Full TimePosition 1Hiring Rate: $54,963.27 Annually35 hours weeklyHours of employment are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Bargaining Unit PositionSpecific Accountabilities
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with tenants through TPAC to identify and address issues, access resources and seek opportunities for collaboration
Participate in and represent the organization at external committees and forums
Participate in internal committees and/or activities relating to the organization
Produce a quarterly magazine of material written and edited by the tenants and published at least three times a year. As well, work with the staff to produce a monthly tenant newsletter of events, activities, and relevant information
Work on leadership development activities with identified members
Maintain statistics, files, time sheets, and regular reports
Liaise and develop working relationships with grass-roots community-based groups
Assist in the preparation of reports and papers on specific topics of interest to the tenants, the Program Manager, the Senior Director of Tenancy, Executive Director, and the Board of Directors. May be asked to research issues
Provide rights-based education
Encourage tenants to play an active role in civic life
Advocate and participate in forums and other activities (such as writing to or meeting with elected officials) that attempt to influence government policy as it affects people with mental health and addiction issues
Perform other tasks as required
Financial, Administrative & Office Management:
Provides administrative support and liaison to an external social action committee including tracking and disbursing expenses
Prepares and submits own travel and expense sheets monthly
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Be knowledgeable about and act within relevant legislation including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), Mental Health Act, the Child and Family Services Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Social Housing Reform Act, and income support legislation, well versed in the principles of recovery and harm reduction
Participate in and represent the organization at external committees and forums as assigned
Participate in internal committees and/or activities relating to the organization (e.g. staff, annual general meeting, social recreational events, etc.)
Keep the manager informed and up to date on relevant issues
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Programs or Senior Leadership
COMPETENCIES
Has strong verbal, listening and written communication skil…
