Job Description

Choices for Youth (CFY) is a professional service, youth-focused, non-profit, charitable organization that creates spaces and conversations, and operates programs and social enterprises to help vulnerable youth secure stable housing, employment, and education while improving health and family stability. With a focus on prevention, intervention, and support, we help youth, and their families break cycles of poverty and homelessness and transition to healthy, stable, and independent lives.



Choice for Youth is seeking to hire

1 full-time

,

temporary Program Coordinator

position to provide oversight of programming within the

Momma Moments and Family Natural Support program

until December 26, 2025 (with a possibility of extension). The individual in this leadership role will report to the Program Manager and work collaboratively with teams to ensure effective program delivery, best standards of practice and innovative planning moving forward.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide strategic leadership and program oversight to a large multidisciplinary team. Develop screening guidelines with teams, including waitlist assessment method. Oversee Momma Moments housing locations, working with housing lead and maintenance team. Provide supervision and guidance to staff. Work collaboratively with program therapist and other program coordinators. Lead team meetings and case consultations with teams. Capture relevant data regarding services offered and provide detailed reports for funders. Ensure client information is collected in accordance with CFY's policy on the security and maintenance of client information. Assist with program guideline development based on needs of program participants, to inform individual case plans. Develop strong working relationships with other service providers in the community. Monitor and promote improved outcomes for program participants. Nurture and contribute to the unique culture of the organization. Commit to helping CFY achieve the goals of its strategic plan. Take lead in and encourage the development of skills in staff to navigate crises and challenging situations. Help foster a safe and respectful work environment with colleagues and youth served. Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in social work, Psychology, or diploma in social sciences field. Five years' experience in program development. Demonstrated experience in the non-profit sector. Knowledge of community resources and support for youth and families. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Familiarity of harm reduction principles and strategies Experience with and understanding of working from a Trauma Informed Practice lens. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of issues pertaining to homelessness and street involved and at-risk youth. Experience in supportive family counselling would be an asset. Able to work both independently and as part of a team. Use of your own vehicle is required. Satisfactory record of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check ASIST training Current First Aid/CPR are required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Leadership skills working in a multi-disciplinary team. Crisis management skills. Conflict resolution skills Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Able to adhere to guidelines around confidentiality. Flexibility towards change Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Excellent time management and organizational skills

WORK HOURS

The position will work 35 hours per week 8:30am - 4:30pm (or 9am-5pm) Monday to Friday. Some flexibility in work hours will be required to accommodate higher work volumes and organizational requirements, including evenings and weekends in an on-call circulation capacity.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your cover letter and resume explaining how you meet the criteria and use Ref Code:

PCMM-0725

in the subject line.

Human Resources,

Recruitment Lead.

Recruitment@choicesforyouth.ca

Alorah Roussel, Manager of Family Programming and Support Services.

aroussel@choicesforyouth.ca

Deadline to Apply:

July 30, 2025

Choices for Youth (CFY) strives towards a culture of inclusion and empowerment, one where there's a sense of belonging and safety while prioritizing diversity across the organization, including in its Board of Directors composition, employment practices, staff, policies, programming, and services. CFY values lived and living experience and invites everyone interested to apply for available opportunities. CFY actively seeks applications from Indigenous Peoples; members of Black, racialized, and other equity-seeking and/or religious, cultural, and other communities; members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community; people with disabilities; and people from a variety of social and economic backgrounds. Should you require support or accommodation(s) to better enable your ability to participate in the employment or recruitment process, please let us know at any point. This information will be kept confidential.

To view all current job postings, please visit http://www.choicesforyouth.ca/join-cfy.