Food Program Facilitator

Job Description

Posted Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5 : 00 AM

Come Build Hope and Homes with Us!

Food Program Facilitator – Full Time 6 Month Contract

London- Embassy Commons

Salary : $46,800-$55,700

Position Description : The Food Program Facilitator will be responsible for all food-related activities within the program and will support individuals in developing and working through their personal service plans striving towards health, wellness and belonging. They will promote and demonstrate the vision, mission and values of Indwell within the workplace and community. This role will work within the context of a collaborative interdisciplinary team reflecting the principles of person‑centered, trauma‑informed, and evidence‑based care. They will assist with coordinating and delivering mental health and addiction services to residents with a particular focus on food security and nutrition. This includes working alongside other food security staff to support the meal program overall. This program will serve individuals who have experienced long term housing instability, homelessness, and / or long stay hospitalizations. Scope of work may vary from time to time based on individual and program needs. This position will require a high level of resilience and willingness to work in close proximity to challenging situations. This role may also, at times, provide support in planning and preparation for the regional meal program.

About Indwell : We are a Christian charity that creates affordable housing communities and supportive programs to people seeking health, wellness, and belonging. Founded in 1974, we continue to grow and thrive to build high quality energy efficient housing and inclusive living, uplifting our society. Our belief is that every employee is a leader contributing to transform lives through HOPE and HOMES for ALL. Being a part of our amazing team, you will be fulfilled working together with others who are genuinely invested in Indwell's mission to serve people impacted by poverty and homelessness. To learn more, go to : indwell.ca / our-model

Hours of Work : 6 month contract, 40 hours per week. Program hours expected to fall between 8am‑11pm. The program operates 7 days a week, including public holidays. Participation in the on‑call 24 / 7 schedule rotation is required for each position. At times, particularly during the first year of launching the program, this position will also require substantial flexibility to meet program needs.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING :

Direct Support to Residents

• Skilled at building therapeutic relationships with residents with a recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed approach, promoting hope and trust, and engagement in food programming and food‑related activities.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide direct and indirect support to residents, encouraging housing stability and food security. These supports may include medication administration, apartment checks, rent collection, oversight and implementation of pest management protocols, community events, operation of the meal program, and other supports as necessary.
• Develop, contribute to, and carry out individual resident support plans, including any relevant assessment tools, in collaboration with interdisciplinary team and external supports.
• Proven advocacy skills to ensure residents receive the support and referrals they need to carry out their individual support plans and access appropriate resources.
• Creatively plan and deliver individual and group programming that encourages community building and increases the residents’ food literacy and independence.
• Understanding of food security barriers within resident population and nutritional impacts.
• Work in collaboration with the Food Program Coordinator and other food security staff to ensure the delivery of a daily hot meal for residents, including preparing a daily hot meal, if required, and to ensure residents received holistic, effective food security support.
• Demonstrate understanding and ability to assess the food security and nutrition needs of program population related to cultural significance and general health.
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma and violence informed care, psychosocial rehabilitation, recovery models, including harm reduction strategies around substance use.
• Confident in utilizing crisis management and intervention skills.
• Assist with intake and orientation of new residents.
• Complete required documentation in a thorough and timely manner with a focus on maintaining and protecting health records.
• Other duties as required.

Leadership

Support, Direction, and Commitment to Interdisciplinary Team

Health, Welfare and Safety Practices

WHAT YOU WILL BRING :

We want you to thrive :

As Indwell works to support diverse tenant populations, we are seeking to create a diverse work culture that closely matches the diversity of our communities with qualified individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. Our supports, services and employment are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. And we especially invite applications from Black, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities and intersectionalities. Indwell’s leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell’s statement of faith.

Inspired to JOIN OUR TEAM, we invite you…

To APPLY : Please forward your cover letter and resume to our website : www.indwell.ca / careers. We thank all for your interest; however, only those applicants that are being considered will be notified.

Personal information submitted will be used only for employment opportunities within Indwell in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

Accommodation will be provided to applicants who make their needs known in advance for the duration of the hiring process as required under Indwell’s Employment policy.

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