Life Skills Coordinator

The Salvation Army; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Maple Ridge seeks a Life Skills Program Coordinator. The role involves designing programs, facilitating life skills sessions, and maintaining community relationships. Candidates should have a diploma in social services or a related field, along with strong communication and conflict resolution skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and standard benefits upon successful completion of the probation period.

Benefits

Standard benefits after probation

Qualifications

• Completed a Diploma in social services or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License required.
• Ability to undergo applicable background checks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver programs for participants.
• Design and implement life skills sessions.
• Facilitate employment training courses.
• Maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Social services experience

Conflict resolution

Non-violent crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Diploma in social services or related field

Tools

Computer skills

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities

The Life Skills Program Coordinator is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:

• Assist the designated Supervisor in coordinating and delivering programs for participants.
• Design, implement, and evaluate daily activities and life skills sessions, both in-house and in the community, including accompanying clients to events and activities.
• Facilitate courses and programs related to employment training, spiritual development, fine arts, and other relevant topics.
• Collaborate with mental health and addictions teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the case management system, including case notes and activity reports related to activities and life skills development.
• Provide regular updates on program outcomes and resident progress to Management.
• Coordinate resident appointments related to life skills development, community referrals, and accompany residents as needed.
• Build relationships with community resources and encourage local involvement in programs.
• Seek community donations and in-kind support to enhance programming.
• Participate in the recruitment, orientation, training, scheduling, and evaluation of volunteers and practicum students for activities and life skills programs.
• Oversee the upkeep of resources, facility library, and message boards.
• Assist in organizing and attending resident meetings and incorporate resident feedback into program improvements.
• Represent the organization at promotional and networking events in the community.
• Ensure safety standards are maintained, and residential safety practices are followed in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Contribute to the overall security, safety, and maintenance of the facility and grounds.
• Provide monthly statistical and evaluative reports to management.
• Be flexible and provide backup support in other program areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for overseeing the receipt, sorting, and display of donated items.
• Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Secord Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
• Oversee the efficient operation of the community storefront by training and assisting individuals, ensuring a welcoming and organized environment.
  NOTE: Not all incumbents perform all the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.

Qualifications

• Completed a Diploma in social services or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License required.
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

Work Environment

The following work environment conditions apply to the position of Life Skills Coordinator:

• The work environment is typically in an office in generally agreeable conditions but may involve work-related stress and dealing with angry and abusive people including verbal abuse.
• The performance of the job requires moderate amount of computer work, frontline service delivery, while occasionally attending training workshops, etc., and lifting/moving equipment of no more than 20 pounds.
• May have little to no travel required.
• Input to and/or participates in preparing budgets with respect to the departmental budget.
• Responsible for his/her own time and is responsible as a group/work leader by providing direction and checking results but generally works along with those supervised.
• The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate injury or illness due to:
  • Physical (and verbal) attacks by others (e.g. violent/aggressive client acting out verbally or physically)
  • Exposure to infectious diseases
  • Exposure to toxic chemicals and sharp objects
  • Tendency to become too personally and emotionally involved in client’s issues
  • Extreme expectations of clients/families
• Must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):
  • Universal Precautions
  • Foodsafe training
  • Non-violent crisis intervention training
  • Current Certification in First Aid/CPR
  • Self-Care/Debriefing

Terms & Conditions

The Life Skills Program Coordinator reports directly to the Transitional Housing Supervisor. This is a full-time permanent position based on 40 hours per week subject to a three-month probationary period, annual review and evaluation. Flexibility in hours is expected & work may, at times, involve evenings and or weekends. Standard benefits will apply upon successful completion of probationary period.

The Life Skills Coordinator position maintains professional relationships with clients that may be potentially aggressive and have problems with behavior management. Excellent skills in conflict resolution and non-violent intervention are an ongoing expectation of this position.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $22.92 to $28.64 with a maximum of $34.37.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.