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:
Program Manager of Georgia House
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%
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:
7 days from posted date
Internal candidates will be contacted by:
10 days of posted date
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