12735-program Manager - Vancouver, Canada - S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., you will be able to grow and develop alongside a diverse team of professionals and enjoy great benefits and perks.

Experience what it is like to join a purpose-driven organization and make meaningful contributions to our community. Explore our amazing new opportunities.

Division:
Career and Youth Services

Program:
Community Leadership Initiative

Employment Type:
Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Job Summary**The Program Manager is responsible for managing the Community Leadership Initiative (CLI) program and supporting youth's civic engagement through volunteering and community projects. The Program Manager works with external partners and provides support and supervision to Youth Workers and Program Assistant.

Reports To:
Program Director

Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

Manages the service operations and continual development of the CLI program
Supports the continual development of the CLI program within the Career and Youth Services (CYS) division
Collaborates with other programs in CYS division for strategic planning to achieve common goals
Provides support and supervision to Youth Workers to assist in implementing daily program activities
Assists Youth Workers in designing the youth programs and their schedules
Supports and facilitates group sessions when needed
Assists in budget control, program evaluation and community liaison
Analyses the trends of service needs and reports to Program Director
Ensures all Youth Workers maintain uptodate client and group records
Strives to achieve the programs' target enrolment numbers
Works closely with community organizations
Networks and promotes youth programs via social media and through community channels
Assists the Program Director in reviewing existing program structure and plans, and recommends changes to drive effective and efficient services that meet the best practices and standards required by Council on Accreditation (COA)
Assists the Program Director on proposal development activities
Attends divisional staff meeting and training opportunities
Works closely with staff members of other S.U.C.C.E.S.S. divisions/offices in providing joint support to our youth clients
Represents S.U.C.C.E.S.S. in attending external meetings under corporate guidelines
Provides support to agency wide initiatives such as interagency collaborations (e.g., job fairs, career panels, etc.) when required
Represents the organization in media functions and interviews on items related to the division and in collaboration with corporate communications department
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Program Director

Education, Training and Experience**:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Human Services or related discipline
A Minimum of 2 years of work experience with youth population
A Minimum of 2 years' experience managing higher education programs
Experience in youth counseling, personal development, education planning, or in a related field
Experience working with marginalized youths
Experience with multicultural clientele
Experience in program planning and participant recruitment
Experience in budget management and financial control is an asset
Experience in program marketing and promotion is an asset

Job Skills and Abilities**:

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
Excellent program management and administration skills
Excellent leadership skills
Excellent program engagement and facilitation skills
Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
Excellent program/service promotion and marketing skills
Excellent documentation and administrative skills
Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Ability to manage complex and challenging situations
Ability to take initiative and & resultsoriented
Excellent public speaking skills
Second language an asset

Additional Information:

Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector) Required
Able to work evenings and weekends as required
Able to travel within the lower mainland

About S

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S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

is a multicultural social services agency and registered charity located on the unceded Coast Salish lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

has been helping Canadians and newcomers to achieve their full potential on their Canadian journey since 1973. We are one of the largest social service agencies in Canada, with offices in BC, Ontario and internationally/abroad. We offer programs and services in the areas of immigration, newcomer settlement, English-language training, employment and entrepreneurship, family, youth and seniors programming, health education, community development, af