Gender-based Violence Prevention Coordinator - Regina, Canada - YWCA Regina

YWCA Regina

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Regina, Canada

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Description

Gender-based Violence Prevention Coordinator, YWCA Regina

Hours of Work: 37.5 hrs/week

Length of Employment:
Term; May 31, November 29, 2024

Start Date:
Wednesday May 31, 2023 Salary/
Hourly Wage: 23.90/hr

Open to:
Internal/External

YWCA Regina Inc, established in 1910, aspires to a world where communities benefit from the full and equitable inclusion of women and families and that the experiences and perspectives of women and families are reflected in all facets of society.

We are a community voice of and for women and a trusted partner in addressing the most complex community issues faced by women and our community.

YWCA Regina provides childcare, shelter and housing, community programs, family support programs, and outreach. YWCA Regina Inc.

Values Respect:

Everyone is deserving of an equitable and judgement free environment Inclusion: Everyone has an equal voice Trust: Our work is done with integrity and authenticity to maintain the trust we have gained in our community Encouragement: We meet people and community where they are to support where they want to be Resiliency: We address difficult conversations and community issues YWCA Regina is committed to anti-colonial, anti-racist practice and to a workplace that prioritizes cultural safety.

In addition, YWCA Regina is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and accessible services and spaces for Gender and Sexually Diverse Persons.

YWCA Regina acknowledges and accepts that our social systems, communities, and often our interpersonal relationships, organizational processes, advocacy, and practices perpetuate the marginalization of Indigenous peoples, Black people and Gender and Sexually Diverse people.

YWCA Regina is committed to systemic change and to actions that further justice, truth, and reconciliation for marginalized peoples.

YWCA has established commitments that outline the implementation of new practices and procedures involving actionable changes to policy, systems, and governance.

Position Description:

Under the direct supervision of the YWCA Director of Community Programs, the Gender-based Violence Prevention Coordinator is responsible for the direct service provision and ongoing coordination of YWCA Regina Y's Kids Programming (Children Exposed to Violence, Run Club, Connections Recreation Group as well as, Power of Being You Conference).

Through a trauma-informed lens, these programs support women and families with varying experiences with gender-based violence and trauma.

The role may vary depending on community needs and program growth, this may include special projects and tasks as assigned.

The coordinator will work collaboratively with all other Community Programs department and contribute to a positive workplace culture aligning with YWCA values.

The coordinator will act as a YWCA representative in collaboration with community members and other agencies in a manner that encourages collaboration, builds community, and maintains a positive profile of YWCA Regina.

This role is responsible for ensuring program requirements are met and will work within the guidelines, polices, values, and strategic plan of the YWCA Regina Inc.

Responsibilities:
Administration & Accountability - Maintain complete client records, detailed case notes, and proper file maintenance;

Collaborate with YWCA Shelters and Staff to support access to Programming;
Regular communication with team members and Leadership to ensure efficient and effective service;
Act as a representative of YWCA and foster positive professional relationships with external organizations & collaborators;
Participate in training aligning with YWCA policy, frameworks, and strategic plan;
Respond to program inquiries and provide formal and informal referrals;
Budget tracking and proper receipt management aligning with established procedures;
Advertise and maintain positive profile of programs within the community;
Assist with program reporting and review
Complete yearly accountability agreement. Program Responsibilities, Personnel, & Participant Service
Oversee implementation and effective execution of programs in accordance with agency policy & established standards;
Conduct intakes, checkins, followups and referrals with and for participants;
Establish and implement evaluation including monthly statistical records aligning with existing procedures;
Recruit, screen, train, mentor, and coach volunteers ensuring YWCA values and frameworks are upheld;
Ensure adequate and appropriate staffing levels to execute work of the program effectively and safely;
Provide onetoone support for participants as needed;
Plan, advertise, coordinate, and execute the Power of Being You Conference;
Develop skill building activities and programming that aligns with YWCA values backed by research and best practice;
Expected to develop further familiarity with Indigenous cultures, peoples, organizations, and anticolonial practices.