Program Coordinator I

POSITION  TITLE:

Program Coordinator I

CLASSIFICATION: Program Coordinator I

GRID  LEVEL:12

PROGRAM: Better @ Home  & Square 1 for Seniors

REPORTS  TO: Department Manager

JOB  SUMMARY:

The Coordinator will:

·          Plan, implement  and oversee the day-to-day activities of the program and its volunteers

·          Assess the  needs of seniors that are referred to the program

·          Develop a plan  to connect seniors with existing services in the community which include,  advocacy, non-medical supports, nutrition/food securities,  social/recreational connections and growth

QUALIFICATIONS:

·          a diploma in a  related human/social service field

·          two years  recent, related experience, including volunteer management experience, or

·          an equivalent  combination of education, training and experience

SKILLS  & KNOWLEDGE:

·          Excellent  verbal and written communication

·          Good public  presentation skills

·          Tact and  diplomacy

·          Excellent  interpersonal skills

·          Good problem  solving skills

·          Ability to work  independently

·          Working  knowledge of Excel, Word and e-mail programs

·          Ability to work  with diverse cultures

·          Valid driver’s  license

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·          understand the  day to day activities of the program

·          recruit,  screen, interview and select volunteers

·          orient and  train volunteers for the program

·          assess the  volunteer’s skills and match them to placement opportunities

·          place,  supervise and evaluate the program volunteers

·          oversee the  volunteer program, review program procedures and recommend changes to enhance  the program

·          coordinate a  rewards/recognition program and special events for volunteers

·          consult with  community groups and professionals to identify needs and trends of the  community

·          maintain  contact with community groups to promote interest, participation and support  of the program

·          develop  promotional materials

·          maintain  program statistics and reports

·          maintain  records of volunteer placements and hours, and other information as required

·          act as a  liaison between the Program Coordinator, volunteers and clients

·          conduct intake  interviews with seniors

·          perform other  related duties as required to ensure success of the program

HOURS OF  WORK:

21 hours per week, flexible to meet program needs.

RATE OF  PAY:

$29.17, As per the Collective Agreement

CLOSING  DATE:

August 1, 2025

SUBMIT  RESUMES TO:

Tallulah  McCullough, Human Resource Coordinator

P.O. Box 713  (10110 - 13^th Street)

DAWSON CREEK,  BC, V1G 4H7

Fax: (250)  782-4167                

E-mail:  humanresources@spcrs.ca

·          Please include competition #2068 with resume

·          Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

·          This position requires union membership

·          This position is open to female and male applicants

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