Support & Education Coordinator - Prince George - Northern Interior, Northwest & Northeast

Alzheimer Society of B.C.; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in British Columbia seeks a Support and Education Coordinator to deliver First Link programs. This role involves planning workshops, coordinating support groups, and engaging with community stakeholders. The position offers a hybrid work environment and requires travel within the region.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive employee health benefits

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a health or social agency related function.
• Extensive knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease/dementia and caregiving issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement support, education and information programs.
• Coordinate delivery of standardized workshops and support groups.

Skills

Public Speaking

Group Facilitation

Volunteer Management

Education

Post-secondary education in health or social agency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Support & Education Coordinator - Prince George...

Support & Education Coordinator - Prince George - Northern Interior, Northwest & Northeast

British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada

Alzheimer Society of B.C.

2025-05-15

Full Job Description

About the position

TheSupport and Education Coordinator, First Link ,position works independently and as a part of a regional andprovincial team dedicated to the mission and vision of the Society.This position is responsible for consistent delivery of the Society’sFirst Link programs and services within an assigned region, includingreferral systems to connect clients to support services andinformation, and delivery of standardized workshops. Some travelwithin the region is required. A Hybrid work from home option isavailable 2-3 times a week.

This role reportsto Manager, Community Services Interior & North.

Title:
Support andEducation Coordinator, First Link

Salary range:
$50,400 - $58,000

Contract:
Permanent Hours:
Full time - 35 hours per week

Location:
Prince George - Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the Manager, Community Services,plan and implement support, education and information programs,ensuring that the expectations of service delivery are met and areconsistent with the Society’s strategic plan.
• Coordinate thedelivery of standardized workshops for caregivers, people living withdementia and the public.
• Coordinate the delivery of supportgroups for caregivers and people living with dementia.
• Workwith the team to recruit and supervise volunteers for a variety ofroles within the service. Utilize Society accepted best practices totrain, evaluate and recognize support and education volunteers.
• Coordinate and maintain the First Link referral process sothat people are connected to support services early in the disease andthroughout the journey.
• Provide one-to-one telephone supportto people with dementia and caregivers, ensuring they are offered theSociety’s information, education and support services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with health careprofessionals, allied health professionals and other stakeholdersthrough presentations, informal and formal contacts and informationexchanges to build, maintain and grow the referral network.
• Maintain client records and statistical reports according toSociety and legislative policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Other duties as required to meet the needs of the role inrelation to organizational goals.

About you

You have a post-secondaryeducation or relevant degree in health or social agency relatedfunction OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Youbring related support and education experience in a human servicesenvironment which includes work such as public speaking, presentingstructured education programs, group facilitation, peer supportinterventions, volunteer management, and developing and buildingcommunication connections.

KeyQualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in ahealth or social agency related function
• Extensive knowledgeof and experience with Alzheimer’s disease/dementia and caregivingissues.
• Must have knowledge of northern communities, and beable to support and participate in meaningful engagement of Indigenouspeople and their communities through culturally sensitive outreach andcollaboration.
• Strong organizational and time managementskills, able to work independently, strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility regarding scheduling is expected - some eveningand weekend work may be required.
• Must have access toreliable transportation.
• Travel within the region orprovince is required.

TechnicalQualifications

Working knowledge of MicrosoftOffice.

About us

Asa member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employeebenefits, including

• Flexible work environment includingcondensed work week options and hybrid work options.
• Generous paid time off (4 weeks’ vacation, 2 personal days,and 13 paid public holidays).
• Comprehensive employee healthbenefits including Health Care Spending Account, group RRSP, andEmployee Assistance program for you and your dependents.

There are approximately 85,000 BritishColumbians living with dementia, and this number is growing. For everyperson living with dementia, there are many more people affected,including family, friends, co-workers and other members of theircommunities. Our vision is of a world without Alzheimer’s disease andother dementias and that world begins with a more dementia-friendlysociety, where people affected by dementia are acknowledged, supportedand included. When you work for the Alzheimer Society of B.C., youhelp us realize that vision by connecting more British Columbians tothe support and education they need at any point on their dementiajourney. You help us challenge stigma and change the future for peopleaffected by dementia. You help us show people affected by dementiathat they’re not alone.

Equity anddiversity and inclusion are essential to societal change and healthyworkplaces. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion ofvoices that have historically been underrepresented or discouraged. Weencourage applications from members of groups that have beenmarginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human RightsCode, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion,marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis,Inuit, or Indigenous person.

TOAPPLY

If this sounds like you, we would love tohear from you.

EMAIL (Only PDF or Worddocuments are accepted) your resume and a cover letter that detailshow your experience and qualifications match this opportunity.

Please include your salary expectation.

This posting will remain open until the position isfilled. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Human Resources

Alzheimer Society ofB.C.

300 – 828 West 8th Ave

We sincerely thank all applicants for theirinterest in the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Due to the high number ofapplications we receive, only applicants who are selected for aninterview will be contacted.

To find out moreabout the Society, our programs, and about First Link and theDementia Helpline, visit