Community Engagement Worker

1155jobs; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic family service agency in Peel and Dufferin seeks a Community Engagement Worker. This role supports outreach initiatives, engages stakeholders, and promotes services. Ideal candidates have a degree in Social Services and 2+ years of community development experience. Join a vibrant team committed to making a difference!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ frontline experience in community development.
• Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in grant writing and volunteer engagement is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement outreach initiatives and plans.
• Collaborate with community partners to enhance awareness.
• Support grant writing and funding proposals.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Post Secondary degree or diploma in Social Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

WordPress

Job description

Permanent – 35 Hours/week

Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin (CFSPD) is a dynamic, growing family service agency
serving all areas of Peel and Dufferin. CFSPD is committed to providing a positive work environment
for its employees and excellent services to its clients.

Are you looking to join a fun and dynamic team hoping to make a difference in the community? We
want to hear from you!

Position Summary

We are seeking a Community Engagement Worker to support outreach and community engagement
initiatives associated with Catholic Family Services Peel Dufferin. This role will involve actively
developing opportunities to engage a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients, parishes,
partner agencies, community service organizations, health and mental health providers, as well as
corporate and community volunteers and donors, in order to enhance awareness and promote the
services offered by CFSPD.

This position will be based in Brampton, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Positively and professionally represent CFSPD in the community by participating and
  collaborating with community partners on various projects and initiatives as requested.
• Work with the Director of Programs to create an outreach plan for the agency that balances
  the needs of various programs.
• Work with Parish communities by developing and implementing community engagement
  opportunities.
• Organize the speaker’s bureau internally and coordinate speaking opportunities at Parishes
  and community events.
• Represent the agency at community fairs to promote the services of CFSPD and strengthen
  the profile of the agency within the community.
• Participate in conferences, sit on community working groups and committees.
• Engage community and corporate volunteers by articulating expectations, displaying model
  behaviour, maintaining open lines of communication and being clear about roles and
  responsibility.
• Prepare, review and update outreach materials like flyers and promotional material on an
  ongoing basis.
• Develop, recommend, and ensure implementation of outreach activities and documentation
  of outreach efforts.
• Support with the effective implementation of community engagement initiatives and
  provide input on the feasibility of new programs and services in response to emerging
  needs in the community.
• Work with the CFSPD leadership team to explore opportunities to create new initiatives
  with new and existing partner communities and diverse funders.
• Assisting in the implementation of the agency’s outreach and marketing strategy including
  the social media outreach.
• Support with grant writing and submitting project funding proposals to support new
  program initiatives and assists with core funding applications.
• Support with facilitation and coordination of agency events including the AGM, staff retreats
  and events with support from the administrative team and staff wellness committee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Administration support to clients and collateral contacts.

Qualifications

• Post Secondary degree or diploma in Social Services or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ frontline experience in community development.
• Ability to relate to people from a wide range of backgrounds and to engage with target
  groups.
• Self-starter, able to achieve results with little supervision and work independently.
• Experience in grant writing and engaging corporate and community volunteers is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated tact, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal and external
  stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills to determine work priorities and manage multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build and maintain positive working
  relationships and work in a collaborative environment.
• High level of professionalism and drive, with an enthusiasm and passion for delivering
  results.
• Proven data management and analysis skills.
• Proficient in the Microsoft office suite of products, expertise in using the internet as a
  resource tool.
• Ability to work with WordPress and social media platforms is an asset.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications
and interest in the position to [e-mail] . The posting will remain open until filled.

We will make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants with disabilities to participate in the
recruitment process upon request to [e-mail]

Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity
and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin. We will
only contact those selected for consideration.