Elder Housing Program Coordinator: Community Impact

Manitoba Chiefs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Manitoba Chiefs is seeking a Program Coordinator - Elder Housing to oversee the elder housing program within the Eagle Urban Transition Centre. You will coordinate operations, supervise programming, and support case planning and management to ensure elders receive culturally appropriate housing-related services.

The role requires a college or university program in social work or related discipline, with preference for First Nations affiliation.

Qualifications

• Completion of a college or university program in social work, child and elder care, psychology or other social science or health-related discipline is usually required.
• Previous work experience in a social service environment as a volunteer or in a support capacity may replace formal education requirements for some occupations in this unit group.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day and operational oversight of the Elder Housing Unit.
• Supervise Elder Housing programming, ensuring activities are aligned with program objectives, culturally responsive, and Elder-centered.
• Assist clients in identifying options and developing plans of action while providing ongoing guidance, support, and follow-up.
• Participate in client intake, selection, and admission to appropriate programs.
• Assist in implementing cultural activities, traditional teachings and ceremonies, drum making medicines, moccasin making, beading, sweat and land based activities.
• Implement life skills workshops, substance abuse treatment programs, behavior management programs, elder programs and services and other community-based initiatives.
• Maintain incident reports, case notes, and program documentation.
• Maintain program statistics for evaluation, reporting, and research purposes.
• Assist with program budgets, supply inventory, and purchasing supplies.
• Support management with reporting, unit planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledgeable of rental properties, Tenancy Residential Board policies and housing in general.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

College or university program in social work or related discipline

Job description

Manitoba Chiefs is seeking a Program Coordinator - Elder Housing to oversee the elder housing program within the Eagle Urban Transition Centre. You will coordinate operations, supervise programming, and support case planning and management to ensure elders receive culturally appropriate housing-related services.

The role requires a college or university program in social work or related discipline, with preference for First Nations affiliation.