PT - Volunteer Coordinator (Abbotsford and Chilliwack)

1 week ago

Chilliwack, Canada Connective Full time
PT - Volunteer Coordinator (Abbotsford and Chilliwack)

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services sector. We strive to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.

ROLE PURPOSE

This position will provide service delivery, oversight, and direction to the day-to-day operations of the volunteer services for the Fraser Valley Community Corrections area. This position will ensure the program serves the goals and objectives of the Volunteer Program through effective recruitment, training, monitoring and implementation of volunteer activities to meet service user needs.

STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION

Unionized. This position is open to applicants of all genders.

  • Monday to Thursday
  • This position requires the ability to work flexible hours based on operational needs.

REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

  • Reports and is accountable to the Program Manager or their designate
  • Facilitates the delivery of programs and initiatives contracted by Correctional Services Canada
  • Liaises with Connective Support Society staff to support the agency's initiatives and to deliver person centred services in keeping with our philosophy
  • Liaises with other members of Connective
  • Liaises with other community and government agencies in the area


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Develops and maintains projects and specific tasks for Fraser Valley Community Corrections in which volunteers from the community can be involved
  • Liaises between different organizations to establish and maintain projects focusing on strengthening community resources for service userson conditional release
  • Manages recruitment processes for potential volunteers, including interviewing, conducting information sessions, verify volunteer references, and ensure Reliability Status Clearance
  • Trains and supervises between 15 to 20 volunteers to provide outreach support to individuals in Fraser Valley Community Corrections experiencing major mental illnesses, brain injuries, dual diagnoses, and/or aging
  • Oversees the day to day operations of the program by ensuring that the necessary facilities and equipment are in place, program guidelines and policies are adhered to, and program standards and funder terms and conditions are met
  • Ensures that the required systems are in place to support the program
  • Assists in organizing community events to educate the public about Correctional Services Canada
  • Is responsible for budget management and financial expenditures as delegated by their supervisor
  • Ensures accurate and complete program and client records are maintained in the case management system, required reports are submitted on a regular basis, and confidentiality is preserved as a priority
  • Provides needs assessments, information, support, advocacy for service users of the Society
  • Identifies problems and facilitate creative, effective and responsible problem solving
  • Participates in planning and meetings as directed
  • Maintains related records and statistics and produces reports as required
  • Maintains confidential case files and statistics
  • Completes other related duties as assigned


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Demonstrates initiative, independence and efficiency
  • Follows guidelines as outlined by Connective
  • Works 30 hours per week with time apportioned through days, evenings and weekends as necessary to meet the program needs
  • Is a member of CUPE Local
  • Receives benefits and works within the conditions as outlined in the collective agreement and the personnel policies


EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  • Graduated with a Degree in Humanities or Social Science with an emphasis on Social Work, Counselling Criminology; equivalencies may be considered
  • Minimum one year of extensive experience recruiting, screening, training, deploying volunteers
  • Direct and extensive experience in the delivery of supports and services in a community-based setting, and specifically working with service usersin a community environment
  • Experience working with individuals with mental health problems, developmental disabilities, FASD, and brain injury with moderate to severe functioning impairment and personality disorders
  • Demonstrated a strong ability to work with persons in crisis
  • Work independently yet in cooperation with others
  • Excellent written, verbal, interviewing and assessment skills


REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to travel to different sites to support clients in both Abbotsford and Chilliwack
  • Ability to successfully complete an Enhanced Security Clearance
  • Ability to obtain Reliability status clearance from CSC
  • Ability to successfully pass a reference check
  • Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
  • Valid driver's license
  • Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination
  • Completed TB Screening
  • Personal transportation that is in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and which can be used to transport clients
  • Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship for Security Clearance


COMPENSATION

As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $29.17 per hour. Plus benefits enrollment as per the Collective Agreement.

Important: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, observe their weekly hours limit if under a temporary or study visa, and provide proof of eligibility if selected for the role.

WHAT WE OFFER?

  • Committed Living Wage Employer
  • 2022 & 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Aware from NEOC
  • 2023 High-Performance Culture Award from SupportingLines
  • Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
  • Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments
  • Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management
  • Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
  • Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

At Connective, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff have the opportunity and are supported to thrive. To build a strong and representative workforce, we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ people, immigrants, and people with disabilities or other marginalized communities.

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