POSTING DATE: September 9, 2019                                                                        POSTING #001-19
EXPIRY DATE: September 23, 2019

                                                    STRATFORD/PERTH SHELTERLINK
                                                                    NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Site: Stratford
Full-time (37.5 hours)

POSITION SUMMARY: As a member of the Stratford/Perth Shelterlink collaborative team, the Living Options for Youth Program Coordinator provides direct, quality and safe program coordination to youth experiencing homelessness in accordance with Stratford/Perth Shelterlink’s policies, under the supervision of the Executive Director.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director, Stratford/Perth Shelterlink

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

SALARY: $19.21 hourly

QUALIFICATIONS:
 Degree or Diploma in Social Services, Psychology or equivalent education or work-related experience
 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification and First Aid Certificate required

EXPERIENCE:
 Minimum of one (1) year previous or similar experience with legislation, regulations, policy and procedures for program development and implementation AND involvement with youth in community programs
 Basic counselling, team building, negotiating and mediation skills
 Working knowledge and or experience with community resources, programs and/or services as related to youth
 Office administration including experience in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
 Administration, supervisory and communication experience
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
 Scheduling staff, coordinating youth and the completion of monthly billing
 Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
Position Specific Duties:
 Provide intake and orientation to new residents while ensuring adherence to LOFY residence rules
 Liaise regularly with each resident to ensure that he/she is working toward established individual goals
 Ensure the safety and security of LOFY residence and staff at all times
 Coordinate and, when necessary, mediate bi-weekly resident group meetings
 Coordinate with Executive Director & LOFY staff to provide feedback when meeting on related issues or topics
 Provide administrative and fundraising support to the Executive Director
 Attend meetings on behalf of Executive Director as needed
 Provide additional public support to Executive Director via public speaking engagements
 Maintain confidentiality of organizational, staff and resident information
 Perform other duties as assigned where they are a necessary function of the position

Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: www.hpha.ca

Stratford/Perth Shelterlink is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes or require clarification surrounding the posting, please contact Sarah Wilson at 519-272-8210 x2552 for assistance.