Inner Hope Youth Ministries is a Christian non-profit rooted in our understanding that healing is experienced in relationship. We are committed to journeying alongside our community in East Vancouver nurturing hope, belonging and growth and desire to see youth, young adults and their families living healthy lives and empowered in a good way. We are dedicated to being a loving community that values integrity, reconciliation between non-Indigenous and Indigenous people and developing trusted, long-term relationship guided by our Christian faith. For this reason, it is essential that our programming team steward their relationships with a person-centred and trauma-informed approach. If you have a heart for coming alongside young adults and their families, are highly relational and thrive in a collaborative work environment we would like to meet you.

A unique feature of the Post-Secondary Program is that most of the young adults have been apart of our teen Boundless program for up to 5 years and are seeking continued support as they transition out of high-school into adulthood. The Post-secondary Coordinator is primarily responsible for facilitating each participant’s development of an Education, Employment and/or Life Skills Plan. The Medicine Wheel guides the development of goals that support a balanced way of living focused on the four aspects of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. This role oversees intake, case management, hosting skill building workshops and social gatherings, crisis support, maintaining program records and managing the budget. The Post-secondary Coordinator connects with community partners and builds networks that support our wrap around model of care. Additionally, support is given to family members and past participants as time allows. The Post-secondary Coordinator supports Inner Hope’s vision, mission and values by engaging the work of reconciliation and actively incorporating Indigenous cultural teachings into the Post-Secondary Program. This role reports to the Director of Programs and collaborates with other Program Coordinators to provide optimal care to our community.

To learn more about this role, please see the job description.

Location: Vancouver, BC.

Schedule: 40 hours/week; some evening and weekends required.

Compensation: Starting salary $53,040 - $56,160 based on education and experience + Extended Health and RRSP Matching benefits (following 1st year)

Start Date: February 24th, 2025

How to apply: Resume and cover letters can be sent to until January 6, 2025 or until filled.

If this position interests you, apply early! Interviews will start the week of January 6th 2025.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position Requirements:

•        Passionate understanding of IHYM’s Vision, Mission and Values

•        Experience and maturity to partner with, supervise, and mentor volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds

•        High level of competence in time management and adaptability

•        Strong ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and set healthy boundaries

•        Strong communication and conflict resolution skills

•        Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

•        Minimum two years of either post-secondary education or experience working with youth

•        Knowledge and understanding of trauma and the Canadian Indigenous history and lived reality

•        Experience working in a non-profit or Christian ministry setting an asset

•        Acceptable current criminal record check

•        Adherence to IHYM’s Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics

•        Driver’s license (potential for work-related vehicle to be provided)

Post-Secondary Coordinator Primary Responsibilities

Responsible to: Director of Programs (Mark Ang)

1.      Oversee Post-Secondary participant recruitment and intake

a.      Attend Inner Hope and community events to build relationships with prospective participants and their families

b.      Follow up on referrals from current participants and Inner Hope contacts

c.      Partner with Boundless Mentors and Boundless Program Coordinator to transition program participants from Boundless into the Post-Secondary Program

d.      Facilitate program intake (application form, participation agreement, etc.)

2.      Case Management

a.      Manage relationships with 12-15 program participants as a mentor, confidant, and role model

b.      Facilitate goal setting annually, using the Medicine Wheel to develop goals that support a balanced way of living focused on the four aspects of physical, emotional,          mental and spiritual well-being

c.      Complete monthly check-ins with program participants

d.      Support participants in achieving goals, in partnership with community organizations, tutors, coaches, family members, and/or other Inner Hope personnel

e.      Coordinate crisis intervention when necessary, utilizing a network of local resources

f.       Support past participants and family members of program participants as time allows

3.      Volunteer Support

a.      Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator to facilitate recruitment of program volunteers when needed (tutors, employment coaches, event support, etc.)

b.      Attend semi-annual Volunteer Workshop with all program volunteers

c.      Meet individually with the program’s core volunteers at minimum once a year to hear their feedback and provide support

4.      Coordinate all Post-secondary Program Events

a.      Host workshops and/or facilitate drop-in Young Adult Nights to support young adults in achieving goals with assistance from volunteers (set-up, transportation, food, supervision and clean-up)

b.      Partner with Cultural Mentors to ensure program elements are culturally inclusive and offer contextualizes opportunities to explore faith

c.      Plan promote, and host quarterly social gatherings (ie. winter tubing or skating, pumpkin patch, summer pow-wows etc.). Additional events can be planned as time and budget allows.

d.      Host larger events throughout the year with volunteer support (annual camping trip, Christmas)

5.      Oversee maintenance of Inner Hope vehicles

a.      Ensure regular scheduled maintenance on all IHYM vehicles is done (ie. oil changes, tire changes/rotation etc.)

b.      Advise DOP of any vehicle issues, create plan and schedule repairs as needed within budget

6.      Networking with Community Resources

a.      Maintain working knowledge of available local resources for vulnerable young adults

b.      Champion the wraparound services of Inner Hope in all external relationships

7.      Maintain records

a.      Manage and update Post-Secondary young adults’ program records on ShareVision

b.      Collaborate with the Director of Programs to set annual program targets

c.      Track program outcomes, report monthly and annually to Director of Programs

d.      Oversee program budget

e.      Complete reports on Post-Secondary program for funders

8.      Partner with IHYM staff

a.      Attend all weekly staff meetings

b.      Attend weekly meetings with supervisor

c.      Be an ambassador for Inner Hope:

                                                     i.     Seek to expand volunteer/donor network including support for annual fundraisers

                                                   ii.     Lead a Post-Secondary team in the annual Ride for Refuge, recruiting Post-Secondary participants to ride and/or fundraise

d.      Collaborate with other program staff on cross-program events and community opportunities

e.      Connect Post-secondary participants with volunteer opportunities at Inner Hope

All other duties as assigned by supervisor