Competition Number:    PC0923- Program Coordinator – St. Albert

Position(s) Available:       One (1)

Status:                                 Full-Time Position (37.5 hours per week)

Salary Range:                    $55,108-$60,829 annually

The key responsibilities of this position will include:

• Determining which program(s) are a best fit for children, youth and their families through assessing their needs based on what is available within the St. Albert community.
• Planning and delivering a variety of programs to children and youth in the St. Albert Community including programs that are volunteer supported, school based or staff led.
• Delivering messages and training to children, youth and their families about program expectations, guidelines and safety.
• Fulfilling program standards by providing program support and monitoring of mentoring matches to ensure that children and youth are safe and that the program has a positive impact.
• Working to create and foster constructive, strength based and satisfying relationships between children, youth, volunteers and staff.
• Working as a team to communicate the needs of children, youth and families who are accessing programs.
• Maintaining up-to-date electronic casework notes, statistics and other required reporting in compliance with relevant standards, policies and processes.
• Building relationships with other service providers and resources in the St. Albert Community to further assist the children, youth and families.

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree or diploma in the areas of child and youth care, volunteer management, and/or social work.
• A minimum of 5 years combined experience in a role involved with child and youth programming, case management, volunteer management and partnership development. Experience working with in a school or human services setting is an asset.
• The ability to work effectively with children and youth and have a solid understanding of child and youth issues.
• Experience working with volunteers and an understanding of volunteer processes.
• Knowledge about child and youth based service in the St. Albert community is an asset.
• Demonstrated good communication skills (both written and oral)
• Ability to exercise good judgement and sound decision making.
• Ability to work 2-3 evenings per week until 8:00 PM.
• A valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Candidates must be capable of performing independently as well as part of a team environment and have excellent interpersonal skills.

Boys and Girls Club Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area really is “a great place to be”.  In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive work environment, excellent benefits package and rewarding career opportunities.