Arts Programming Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - Family Services of Greater Vancouver

Family Services of Greater Vancouver

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Vancouver, Canada

4 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB OPPORTUNITY:
Arts Programming Coordinator

**Arts Programming Coordinator

Term position **Competition #4423

About this Role

Directions Youth Services is a division of Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV), which for more than 90 years has provided a variety of essential resources for children, families and individuals in the Greater Vancouver community.

We believe in the resiliency of Vancouver's youth who are unhoused and street-involved. We assist youth under the age of 25 to get counselling for trauma, mental health or substance use.

Our teams strive to create spaces and build connections with youth who are facing challenges of street life, substance use, mental health concerns, and disconnection from their communities.

Directions inclusive programs of shelter and drop-in, safe houses and other unique programs are committed to being a community leader in harm reduction work and fostering low-barrier spaces where all youth are welcome.

The Arts Programming Coordinator is responsible for planning and coordinating program activities, developing and delivering program workshops, and providing support to youth accessing programs throughout Directions Youth Services.

This person will participate in program development, community connections and identifying opportunities for skill development. This

term position will oversee program volunteers, provide support and mentorship to the frontline staff and volunteers who are working with the youth.

About our Opportunity:

Our Valued Benefits:

Starting at three weeks' vacation for full time staff
Three (3) paid household leave days a year
One paid Wellness Day a year
Paid sick days
Two and a half paid Agency days for full time staff
Five paid days for education leave/year
One paid Moving Day/year
Subsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)
A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness and integrity

Health and Wellness Resources:

Generous health/ dental benefits after 3 months.
Three flex options for health/dental coverage depending on the coverage you need
Option of psychological/ counselling services (up to $1500/year)
Employee Assistance Plan
Long Term Disability Plan
Manulife Insurance, Travel insurance, ++

Work Hours: 28 per week (4 days/ week)

Salary:
GS10 $28.77/ hour

Location:
Directions Youth Services, 1138 Burrard Street, Vancouver BC

Posting Dates:
This is a term position. This position goes until

March 31, 2024.

What you bring:

Coordinate Community Engagement Room operations and resources
Plan, organize and implement appropriate arts programming engagement and educational activities
Maintain and develop relationships with community stakeholders and partners
Coordinate and oversee program volunteers
Collaborate and provide arts programming to programs across Directions division

Education, Training, Experience

Bachelor's degree in social work, youth care, or related field
Three (3) years' experience working with homeless and/or atrisk youth, plus one (1) year experience with program coordination and leadership
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of program management and development procedures
Knowledge of community, social and health resources that is relevant to youth, specifically MCFD
Knowledge of the systemic issues that affect low income and marginalized young people
Knowledge of adolescent development and issues relating to at risk and homeless youth; these include mental health issues, alcohol and drug misuse and addictions and sexual exploitation
Knowledge of youth empowerment, youth engagement and working with diverse groups
Knowledge of and belief in the Harm Reduction model
Ability to work in a gender and culturally diverse population
Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, mediates, manage aggressive behavior, and use nonviolent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques
Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize and manage a varied list of responsibilities and challenges and meeting deadlines

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of criminal record check
Current First Aid, CPR
Non Violent Intervention Training
Food Safe Level
Proof of Covid19 vaccination status will be required

How to apply:

Our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unseeded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw(Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt,Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem,Semiahmoo,Matsqui,and Tsawwassen First Nations.

Huy ch q'u.