Title: Community Hub Coordinator
Job Status: Full Time 40 hours (New Posting)
Job Region: All Blue Door Locations
Equipment: Computer, telephone, Reliable Vehicle/Valid Driving License/Insurance.
Salary: $50,000-$55,000
Blue Door is a not-for-profit registered charitable agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We have been an integral part of our community providing essential emergency shelter services since 1982. Blue Door’s mission is to support people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness to attain and retain affordable housing.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Community Hub Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining community partnerships, coordinating programming and community engagement initiatives, and supporting the delivery of services for individuals and families accessing Blue Door’s Durham/Beaverton programs. The incumbent works collaboratively with community organizations, service providers, staff, volunteers, and service users to identify needs, facilitate access to resources, and strengthen community connections.
Responsibilities
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Develop, maintain, and strengthen collaborative relationships with community organizations, service providers, stakeholders, volunteers, and donors across Durham Region.
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Develop and implement community engagement strategies that increase awareness of Blue Door services, promote community involvement, and foster meaningful partnerships.
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Coordinate, schedule, and support the delivery of programs, services, and community initiatives in collaboration with internal staff and external partners including the Regional Municipality of Durham.
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Develop and promote a community space utilization plan to maximize access to programming, services, and partnership opportunities.
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Engage with service users and staff to identify emerging needs, service gaps, and opportunities, and coordinate appropriate programming, supports, and referrals.
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Represent Blue Door and Beaverton Heights at community meetings, committees, networks, and sector initiatives to strengthen community connections and partnerships.
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Maintain current knowledge of community resources, services, and supports available to individuals and families, and facilitate access to appropriate community-based services.
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Deliver services and programming using anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, client-centered, and harm reduction approaches.
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Maintain accurate records, case notes, and documentation, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and other required statistical reports.
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Respond to inquiries from community members, service users, staff, and volunteers in a professional, timely, and customer-focused manner.
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All other duties as assigned.
Respect and Professionalism
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Maintain professionalism in the workplace.
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Working cooperatively alongside and supporting all Blue Door team members and departments.
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Adherence to the mission, vision, policies and procedures of the agency.
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Able and willing to promote harm reduction practices in accordance with core standards.
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Attend internal staff meetings and staff training as required.
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Maintain the confidentiality of all client and agency information.
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Utilizes effective conflict resolution skills in accordance with (Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.
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Fosters positive and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues, community partners and volunteers.
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Provides referrals and follow-up as necessary.
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Meets with manager on a regular basis and participates in completion of annual performance evaluation.
Occupational Health & Safety
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All employees are responsible for carrying out work in a way that does not adversely affect their own health and safety and that of others.
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All employees shall learn and understand health and safety policies and procedures and will comply with them.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Social Work or a related field.
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A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a related field.
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Experience working with vulnerable populations.
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An understanding of homelessness, mental health, and addiction issues.
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An ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues and commitment to team approach.
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Understanding and delivery of anti-oppressive practices.
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Experience with harm reduction practices.
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Excellent organizational skills.
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Able to operate within a flexible work schedule.
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Must have a reliable vehicle, valid driving license, Clear driver’s abstract and appropriate insurance. Mileage is reimbursed.
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Valid First Aid/CPR, CPI, and Vulnerable Screening Clearance (Police Check).
We are always working towards continued improvements with the hope of creating and fostering a work culture where people want to be and see the impact of their work.
Blue Door is committed to the development of a staff and leadership team that reflects the incredible diversity of the communities we serve. We promote the principles of intersectional anti-racism and anti-oppression and adhere to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We both welcome and encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to access and equity, including Indigenous, Black and racialized people, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, and people with lived experience of homelessness. Blue Door is a unionized work environment.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Blue Doors AODA Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Portions of the recruitment process may include the use of approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support administrative efficiency and candidate screening.
This role is part of a focused hiring process. Applications will be accepted from Monday, July 6, 2026 until Monday, July 20, 2026. Please review the job description carefully as you prepare your resume and application, and ensure your submission is completed within this time period. All applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews will begin for qualified candidates as soon as possible. The position may be filled before this job posting ends. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
