[26-001] Program Coordinator

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 client's 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 Driver’s License (or Class 5 and be willing and able to obtain Class 4 within 3 months of hire) AND a clear driver’s 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