YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo Invites Applications for the Temporary Full-Time Position of PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR

EXTERNAL JOB POSTING
 
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
invites applications for the temporary, full-time position of:
 
PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR(Non-union Position)
(October 2016 to March 31, 2017)
 
The Programming Coordinator creates conditions that will empower women to take responsibility for the management of their living environment by facilitating their active involvement in YWCA Supportive Housing and in the community.
 
Responsibilities:

• Assists tenants in settling into housing. Monitors the emotional and physical well-being of tenants and ensures the appropriateness and adequacy of support services
• Provides crisis intervention, informal supportive counselling and refers tenants to community services.  Accompanies tenants as needed
• Develops, coordinates and evaluates a “quality of life” plan and budget outlining activities, programs, events, workshops, classes, etc. offered throughout the year. 
• Creates a monthly schedule of events that lists community inclusion activities available and develops tools, methods, avenues, incentives to support tenant participation
• Collection of rents

 
Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in Social Services or equivalent human services education and a minimum of three years’ work experience with individuals a supportive housing setting preferred. 
• Masters in Social Work would be an asset.

• Conceptual and theoretical knowledge of strength based mental health approaches, addictions, trauma, violence against women, women in conflict with the law, youth and adolescents, crisis and suicide intervention
• Proven skills in case management, support, counseling, conflict resolution, crisis intervention and suicide prevention and de-escalation skills
• Demonstrated skill in the areas of program development, training and supervision of staff, budgeting, expenditure and revenue control
• The position requires a tolerance of ambiguity and the ability to be able to change tasks or directions with ease, make back up plans, and adapt ways of providing support to the needs of diverse individuals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office
• First Aid and CPR Level C Certification
• Overdose Prevention Training
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record

 
All employees of the YWCA are expected to demonstrate respect, empathy, and accountability to the people who access our services, and to attend work regularly as regular attendance is critical to maintaining the highest quality and level of service expected in delivering services. 
 
 
Starting Hourly Rate:    $24.05 per hour
Hours:                          37.5 hours per week
 
Please respond in writing by 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2016 to: 
Hiring Committee
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
153 Frederick Street
Kitchener, ON  N2H 2M2
Fax:  519-576-0129   Email: HR@ywcakw.on.ca
 
The YWCA is an equal opportunity employer.  We encourage applications from individuals
of all races, colours, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, gender identity and sexual orientations, and are committed to ensuring equal and full participation for all applicants during the recruitment and selection process.
We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls please.