Program Coordinator, Beckman Apartments - Maple Ridge, Canada - MPA Society

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Description

POSTING NUMBER:

POSITION:

Program Coordinator, Regular Full
Time

UNION:

HEU
MPA Certification
PROGRAMS:
Beckman Apartments
LOCATION:
Maple Ridge
SALARY RANGE:
Grid 34:$ $29.

42
HOURS OF PAY:

37.5 hours per week
SCHEDULE:
Monday to Friday: 0800 hrs to 1600 hrs
START DATE:

ASAP

Qualifications and job description attached

Internal applicants no later than 5:00pm on Friday, February 3, 2023.

Job Description - Program Coordinator
Beckman Apartments, Assisted Living

Classification Benchmark:

Residence Coordinator
Grid Level:
Grid 35
Collective Agreement:
Community Subsector Association
Reports to:
Manager, Housing Programs
Job Summary

Working in and from Beckman Apartments and in partnership with the Maple Ridge Mental Health Team, the Program Coordinator provides assistance, support and basic skill training to members in their living environment while encouraging independence, self-responsibility, and healthy lifestyle choices.

The Program Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operation of the program by performing duties such as ensuring adherence to residence policies and procedures, supervising staff and monitoring resident safety.

Functions & Responsibilities

Interviews referrals, gathers background information, assesses and determines client suitability for the housing program. Informs members of program policies and procedures and makes referrals to other programs as required.
Coordinates staff by performing duties such as assigning work, providing feedback and evaluation, determining training requirements, orientating new staff and maintaining scheduling, payroll and attendance records. Resolves staffing problems, including calling in staff to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
In conjunction with the members, develops and oversees individual service plans. Participates in case planning with tenants and/or collateral service providers to meet the needs of the member and the community. This also includes the coordination of a formal medication support program as required by members. Reviews feedback and input regarding the member's needs, performance and progress.
Advocates for members by problem solving in areas such as financial assistance, accessing community resources and obtaining volunteer placements. Provides crisis intervention in situations such as medical emergencies and member disputes.
Reviews and maintains related documentation such as individual tenant plans. Maintains Fraser Health Authority required data.
Assists in the preparation of the budget for assigned programs and/or services, monitors and authorizes budgeted expenditures and assists with financial reports and payments. Maintains related records and reports.
Ensures the maintenance, cleanliness and safety of programs and residence. Contacts BC Housing for maintenance work as required. Ensures the residence's inventory of supplies is maintained by performing duties such as contacting outside suppliers and following up on discrepancies.
Reviews and maintains related documentation such as resident progress reports and care plans.
Acts as a liaison with community agencies and promotes and encourages community involvement in the program.
Provides direction to members and/or volunteers and monitors and assists as required.
Coordinates participant meal program.
Fulfills all functions and responsibilities of Mental Health Workers in their program(s) of supervision as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education, Training & Experience

B.A. in Behavioral Science or Diploma in Community Social Service
Mental Health specific preferred.
A minimum of three (3) years' experience in a similar setting with a mental health or addictions related agency, with responsibility for front line outreach service delivery, crisis intervention, debriefing and support, conflict resolution and case planning or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Three (3) years' experience working with people with mental illness or those at risk of homelessness and a demonstrated commitment to promoting empowerment and individual/group advocacy.
Formal leadership training and two (2) years' experience providing leadership in a team setting, including motivating, coaching and providing feedback to team members, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience in monitoring case loads, and prioritizing and assigning front line services.
Extensive working knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation approaches and services including individual service plan development and implementation and life skills training.
A solid background and knowledge of concurrent disorders with related work experience.
Satisfactory criminal record check.
Compliance with the Fraser Health Tuberculosis Testing and Immunization Guideline in Adult Residential Care.
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