social services volunteer coordinator

1 week ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Dickinsfield Amity House Full time
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 35 hours per week
  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
  • Experience: Experience an asset
  • or equivalent experienceWork site environment
  • Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
  • Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Services for the homeless
  • Settlement services for new immigrantsWork setting
  • Urban area
  • Social service or charity agency
  • Community centreTasks
  • Supervise support staff
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Conduct social research
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
  • Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
  • Manage events
  • Offer mentoring
  • Supervise office and volunteer staffSupervision
  • More than 20 peopleTarget audience
  • Aboriginal groups
  • Children
  • Culturally diverse groups
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Females
  • Males
  • Persons with an intellectual disability
  • Persons with learning disabilities
  • Persons with mental health disabilities
  • Persons with physical disabilities
  • Street populationComputer and technology knowledge
  • Electronic mail
  • MS OfficeArea of work experience
  • Community service organizationSecurity and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Child welfare check
  • Driving record check (abstract)Transportation/travel information
  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Vehicle supplied by employer
  • Valid driver's licenceWork conditions and physical capabilities
  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Large workloadWeight handling
  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)Personal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Values and ethics
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player
  • OrganizedScreening questions
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities


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