Program Facilitator

5 months ago


Edmonton, Canada YMCA OF NORTHERN ALBERTA Full time

The Northern Alberta YMCA is looking for a Program Facilitator. The program facilitator will support children ages 0-18, parents, and caregivers in the Caregiver Education program. The Facilitator will be responsible for designing and implementing a variety of workshops to support child/youth/parent mental health, build resiliency, reduce stress, positive parenting, and other tools to support their development and parenting styles. The facilitator also supports the North Central Edmonton FRN (HUB) events and activities. Experience in facilitating workshops and working with parenting curriculums is an asset to this position. This position requires regular use of a vehicle and must be able to support a schedule that includes working shifts that include days, evenings, and weekends. This position is full-time with 37.5 hours and includes benefits. This is a contact position and will end March 31, 2026.

With support from your leaders, you will further develop your interpersonal and communications skills as we strive to approach our work with a high degree of professionalism. You will have the opportunity to work with diverse populations and work to understand and help them overcome their own unique set of challenges.

**Our Culture**
- Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture at the Y. We strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

**We are welcoming.**
We are open to all. We are a place where you can belong.

**We are genuine.**
We value you and embrace your individuality.

**We are hopeful.**
We believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

**We are nurturing.**
We support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

**We are determined.**
Above all else, we are on a constant quest to make our community stronger, if you want to join us

**Essential Functions**
- The Caregiver Ed Facilitator carries out their duties in a professional manner and in accordance with all YMCA policies and procedures, standards of conduct and practice, health and safety standards, child protection standards and contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements.
- Comply with funder mandates for participation and promotion requirements.
- Support participants and their natural supports within YMCA guidelines and adhere to the contracted performance outcomes.
- Refer participants for additional support by contacting relevant community agencies as required
- Engage with community agencies, and other organizations to maximize services and resources to participants

**Program Administration**
- Comply with all Risk Management and Occupational Health and Safety requirements including Work Alone Policy and Procedures and the Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults Protection Policies and Procedures.
- Inputs data accurately and timely into program designated database systems
- Work within defined program budgets
- Maintain participant files in accordance with funder and YMCA guidelines
- Collect data, including outcomes, to inform and contribute to the development of funder and YMCA reports.

**What You'll Need**
- University Degree in Human Services field or relevant equivalent
- 2 years of experience working directly with families with multiple risk factors
- Annual registration in a professional organization as required by law
- Standard First Aid and CPR-C, Police Intervention Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, and where required Child Intervention Check, and WHMIS Certification
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Suicide Intervention Certification is a desirable asset
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. Where required a clear driver’s abstract and proof of liability insurance is needed
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Experience within a team environment and working remotely
- Experience facilitating workshops
- Working knowledge of issues related to the social determents of health, individual assessment, case management, group work, group facilitation, parenting skills, program promotion, program planning and outcome evaluation
- Working knowledge in supportive counselling skills, culturally sensitive practice and trauma-informed, strength-based approach within a family unit, Well-being, and Resiliency Framework
- Working knowledge of related community, housing, education, employment, justice, family, and human services resources
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Office, and Outlook)

**What the Y Brings to you**
- A meaningful career with opportunities to grow while building your community
- Membership to our health, fitness & aquatics facilities along
- Comprehensive career training provided that will help you gain versatile skills and build your working credentials by obtaining Coaching and training certifications provided through internal Y training
- Welcoming and fun work culture that promotes healthy friendships,


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