[26-001] Program Coordinator
Job Summary
Position: Program Coordinator
Location: Cedar Grove
Hours: 40 hours: Tues-Thursday 9-5pm Friday/Saturday 7-3 pm
Salary: : $29.17-$33.49
Start Date: ASAP
We are looking for a Program Coordinator to join our Community Living team at our new Community Home location in Walnut Grove! This individual must Stand out as a Natural Leader be Passionate about working with people and want to Foster and Develop their Leadership Skills.
About Sources:
SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland on Vancouver Island and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults children youth and families facing challenges in life such as mental health disability poverty substance use and conflict. We support our communities through leadership education and volunteerism.
Sources is committed to learning about celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races cultures ethnicities 2SLGBTQIA and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity respect and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.
Sources Community Living Services:
Sources Community Living provides all-encompassing care for individuals who have been referred to us by Community Living British Columbia. These programs support individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health related needs. Our mission is to enable the pursuit of the best quality of life possible for our clients. We do this by fostering independence well-being and social participation.
Description of Position:
Reporting to: Wendy Orlando Manager of Cedar Grove
General Responsibilities:
- Assisting the Manager in providing orientation training work direction and guidance to Community Living Workers
- Build and maintain relationships with clientele families professionals and staff
- Organize create and facilitate program schedules and activities specific to the clients goals and desires
- Work as a collaborative team member
- Ensure policies and procedures are followed
Program-specific Responsibilities:
- Maintain a safe environment for staff and service users
- Follow and monitor positive behaviour support strategies
- Support residents in achieving a meaningful fulfilling and high quality of life
Physical Demands of Job:
- Lifting/Pushing/Pulling - 50% Walking/Moving Around - 75% Sitting - 25% Time Spent Outdoors - 50% Bending/Crouching - 25%
Cognitive Demands of Job:
- Independent Work - 50% Task Memorization - 25% Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 50% Reading/Writing - 50%
Qualifications:
- Mandatory: Experience working with individuals with diverse abilities and/or mental health diagnoses
- Mandatory: Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Mandatory: Organized and dependable with the ability to manage multiple tasks while keeping the team focused
- Mandatory: Possession of a Class 4 Drivers License (or Class 5 and be willing and able to obtain Class 4 within 3 months of hire) AND a clear drivers abstract
- Mandatory: Skilled in providing dignified respectful and supportive care
- Mandatory: A clear criminal record check
UNION MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED this position is open to all applicants
Benefits:
All employees regardless of benefit eligibility have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.
Other benefits (if applicable):
- 100% employer paid coverage for extended health and dental
- Long term disability life insurance critical illness insurance accidental death & dismemberment coverage
- Pension plan
- Generous paid time off starting at 3 weeks
Closing Date: 14 days from posted date
Internal candidates will be contacted by: 14 days of posted date
Required Experience:
IC