Housing and Support Coordinator (Term)

Job Description

The City of Merrit has an opportunity for a Housing and Support Coordinator to join our team in a part-time term position (32 hours per week). This position is grant-funded and will end in July 2022.

In this role, you will build relationships with the community, community organizations, agencies, and indigenous communities and engage in generative conversations that create the space for collective ideas and wisdom to develop sustainable solutions. In addition, with your relational and non-judgemental approach and your understanding of the issues such as trauma, homelessness, stigma and colonization, you will build awareness about decolonization, reconciliation, and cultural safety.

You will connect with provincial and national research, community partners, and people experiencing homelessness to develop evidence-based plans for the City that take a positive approach and considers the health and well-being of all people affected by homelessness along with the interests of community partners.

Qualifications

• Diploma or post-secondary training in a related field supplemented with 1-3 years of recent related experience working in programs that care for marginalized groups inclusive of one year of leadership experience or a combination of education and training.
• An understanding of the issues related to homelessness.
• Experience with budgets, grants, plan developments and housing policies.
• Ability to work collectively with community stakeholders, funders, other governmental organizations.
• Excellent communication, oral and written.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel and other related software.
• Ability to work independently and with a team, in collaboration with others.

The successful candidate will require a valid BC (Class 5) drivers’ license. For new hires and those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, employment is conditional on a satisfactory police information check.

Additional Information

It is an exciting time to be a part of our team!At the City of Merritt, you'll find a diverse and forward-thinking team committed to inclusive, collaborative, and innovative approaches to meet challenges, achieve our mission, and make a difference in the community.

If your previous experience has prepared you for success in this role and you are committed to working in a manner that supports a respectful, healthy and safe environment, we invite you to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.