Program Coordinator

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201

POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME, 35 HOURS / WEEK (Mon-Fri 10am-6pm)

Position Summary :

The Program Coordinator is responsible for planning and facilitating programs, events and retreats for youth and community engagement.

The Program Coordinator organizes and facilitates workshops for the public and service providers to raise awareness of the challenges youth-in-care face and open the discussion on how we can work together to create a better system of care in Manitoba.

Duties & Responsibilities Summary

• Organize and facilitate workshops to the public and service providers in-person and virtually
• Assist in developing and facilitating Youth Leadership program
• Take the lead in planning and coordinating youth and community engagement events and retreats
• Document, evaluate and report on programs and events
• Manage program and event budgets, purchasing, safe handling of money and receipts, accurate records of program expenditures
• Collaborate with community organizations, schools, caregivers, service providers to advocate for and develop resources and supports for young people
• Network and promote Voices youth programs and events
• Supervision and leadership of summer staff and adult and youth volunteers and students
• Work independently with little supervision and also as a cohesive member of a diverse team
• Provide support and guidance to youth participants, addressing their needs and concerns
• Stay informed about current trends and issues related to youth-in / from care, resources, services, and opportunities
• Actively participate in all Voices activities, programs, and events
• Maintain an environment that is physically and emotionally safe and inclusive for all participants and staff
• Act as a positive role model for participants; establishing positive relationship with participants while maintaining healthy boundaries and professionalism

Qualifications and Competencies

• Post-secondary education in Recreation Management, Project Management, Social Work, Community Development, Child and Youth Care, or other combinations of education and experience will be considered
• Strong, in-depth knowledge of Manitoba’s Child Welfare System
• 3+ years’ experience planning and delivering youth programming
• Strong Knowledge and understanding of youth development and impact of trauma, youth issues and community resources
• Experience delivering workshops and presentations
• Experience planning and coordinating large events in collaboration with community partners
• Experience handling a program budget / petty cash
• Experience supervising and leading staff and or volunteers
• Experience, appreciation and ability to build positive relationships with youth and emerging adults of diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint, Word, Excel)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Must have and maintain a Class 5F Manitoba Driver’s License with a clear Driver’s Abstract, access to a reliable vehicle
• Provide recent Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (PVSC) and Manitoba Child and Adult Abuse Registry checks prior to start date
• Lived experience in Manitoba’s child welfare system (group homes, foster homes, kinship care, adoption, independent living programs) is considered an asset
30+ days ago