Position Summary The Project coordinator- in conjunction with a parallel project position, leads the implementation and delivery of the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program for educators working with children ages 0-6, as well as the Youth Mental Health Grant program initiative designed for children six to twelve years of age. This position provides the Early Childhood Educators workforce access to professional development and resources specific to Mental Health programming to Early Learning and Childcare Centres across Alberta. The position is responsible for the full cycle coordination of the project, program, people and facilitation of the program. This position must be familiar and proficient in the programming and delivery of youth mental health programs. Work Responsibilities: Project Coordination

• Leads the team in the implementation of the Youth Mental Health program plan
• Develop relationships with ECE\xe2\x80\x99s to increase awareness about Youth Mental Health programming available to their workforce
• Identify new partnerships with community stakeholders where youth mental health programming would benefit services
• Represent AHVNA at meetings and events and promote Youth Mental Health Programs and resources
• Develop evaluation frameworks to collect and analyze data
• Interpret program feedback and disseminate results
• Monitor project progress and identify changes to program management when required
• Generate and present quarterly reports based on performance measurements identified in the grant

Program Coordination

• Secure access to approved programs for childcare providers
• Provide access to key resources to support program implementation
• Ensure programs offered meet industry and grant requirements
• Confer with training program team to coordinate training activities and execution
• Assist and support program team with connection to virtual training
• Communicate training program ideas and information effectively by sharing information with colleagues
• Work closely with administrative support positions to complete tasks

Facilitation

• Host facilitated discussions to engage ECE\xe2\x80\x99s on practice and knowledge transfer
• Deliver course content that assists learners to achieve learning objectives
• Use diverse facilitation methods to actively engage learners and encourage participation
• Provide support to learners using coaching and mentorship practices
• Lead learning groups virtually and in person
• Provide basic technology support to learners when u sing online training platforms

Others

• Participate in special projects and tasks as they are assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education in a certificate, diploma or degree program in a Human Services field such as: Early Learning, Child Care, Social Work, Human Ecology or related field
• 3+years progressively responsible experience working with children and families in a community-based setting in a leadership role is considered an asset
• 2+ years project lead or supervisory experience is an asset
• A combination of education and/or experience will be considered
• Experience leading projects and programming in Mental Health for Youth Ages

Skills & Abilities

• Strong webinar and video conferencing technology skills
• Strong written communication skills to generate effective grant reports
• Ability to develop and facilitate presentations and training to convey information and transfer knowledge
• Strong project and change management skills
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data
• Demonstrated knowledge to assess risk and implement program improvements
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively work with the diverse needs of clients and community stakeholders
• Provides and is open to receiving constructive feedback
• Builds and maintains confidentiality of the organization in ai professional ethical manner
• Willingness to complete continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Possesses effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Works independently and effectively with others to resolve problems and make decisions

This position is a regular full-time position (37.5 hr per week, flexing hours) with a salary range of $28.00 - $35.00 per hour. This position is grant funded with the potential for extension. If you possess exceptional project coordination, program management and facilitation skills and are able to work independently and effectively with others as an administrative team please submit a cover letter and resume via email to: info@ahvna.org to the attention of Lavonne Roloff, Provincial Director. Job Postings will remain open until suitable candidates are secured. We thank all applicants for their interest in the positions and will contact only those selected for an interview. Alberta Home Visitation Network Association is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes and respects all employees and encourages all individuals of diverse populations to apply for job competitions. For more information about this project please visit our website: www.ahvna.org Job Type: Full-time Salary: $28.00-$35.00 per hour Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor\'s Degree (required)

Experience:

• Early childhood: 3 years (required)
• project lead and/or supervisory: 2 years (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location: One location