Meares Program Coordinator - Victoria, Canada - Beacon Community Services

Beacon Community Services

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Victoria, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Meares Program Coordinator

Department:
Homelessness Prevention and Shelter Services

Location:
Meares Street Supportive Housing

Days/Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm

Union:
BCGEU Stand Alone

NEW FACILITY OPENING SEPTEMBER 2023

Beacon is hiring for a brand-new purpose-built low barrier supportive housing facility for youth participants aged The Meares building will provide wraparound 24/7 support for 48 participants who are precariously housed or experiencing homelessness.

The goal of Meares is to use a collaborative, strength-based perspective that recognizes the individual skills, talents, and needs of our residents.

In collaboration with community resources, Meares will provide life and living skills, two meals a day and a safe and welcoming environment to help give youth a stable home.

We are seeking passionate, community minded individuals to join our team and set the foundation for youth to enter self-sustainable, independent housing when it is their time to exit the program.

***: Reporting to the Manager of Meares St, the Meares Program Coordinator will work closely with community resources to plan programming and build a calendar that includes activities such as yoga, painting, and book club. They will build strong relationships with volunteers and community resources to develop and implement programming that enhances the lives of participants in the building. Join our multifaceted team who works in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Beacon Community Services and make a difference in people's lives every day.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create and implement young adult centered programming that is supported and informed by participants, staff and management
Create and maintain professional relationships with the youth, community, and all stakeholders
Collaborate with community organizations to bring in appropriate programming
Orient, oversee and schedule volunteers and other program facilitators
Empower volunteer and other group facilitators by providing resources, support and assistance to them as needed
Create monthly calendar with kitchen staff and management
Manage day to day program operations including assisting group facilitators with set up, client sign in and 1 on 1 support
Research opportunities to provide new supportive programming
Maintain all database entries to record volunteer hours, program attendance and information necessary for annual outcome reports
Build relationships with participants to encourage program engagement
Perform other relevant job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum 1 year experience developing and supporting programs
Minimum 1 year experience working with vulnerable populations
Understanding of issues related to mental health needs and addictions
Experience with harm reduction, client centered theory and practice
Familiarity with Youth Services in the Greater Victoria area.
Level 1 occupational First Aid
Food Safety
Naloxone training
Valid Class 5 driver's license preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to problem solve, work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, staff and community professionals,
Demonstrated knowledge of the impacts of addiction, mental health, homelessness and poverty
Extensive knowledge of local community organizations and resources
Demonstrated ability to work with individuals who have multiple barriers
Demonstrated knowledge of child and youth development.
Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation model.
Ability to use sound judgement and maintain a positive and professional attitude while working in demanding conditions and circumstances
Strong knowledge of trauma informed care
Ability to kneel to ground to attend to overdoses and other medical emergencies.
Physical ability to lift 30lbs, walk up and down stairs and be on feet for substantial time during shifts.
Ability to work in building with substances and substance smoke
Comfortable working in a pet friendly environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Beacon Community Services serves vulnerable populations including seniors, people with disabilities and children. Protecting these people and our teams on whom they rely is critical to us.

Accordingly:

All successful applicants must consent to a Solicitor General's Criminal Record Check.
All successful applicants are required to disclose their COVID19 vaccination status upon hire. Vaccination is a requirement in some of our facilities. Depending on future public health developments, Beacon may implement a vaccination requirement as a condition of ongoing employment for all our workplaces.