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Step Ahead Program Coordinator
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**Classification**: **Full-Time, Term until Nov 22, 2024**
**Hours: 37.5 hours a week**
**Start Date: As soon as possible**
**Location**:Halifax, NS**
YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families at critical turning points in their lives. We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness. Our four program focus areas include: promoting the health, wellness, and leadership of women and girls; advancing women’s economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women, girls and gender diverse individuals.
**Why work for the YWCA**
Staff at YWCA Halifax enjoy a supportive and dynamic team environment, a commitment to staff growth, a connection to the national and international YWCA movements, learning from colleagues in a multiservice agency, and a strong shared vision.
**Why YOU should apply**
**Program & Job Description**
Step Ahead provides an opportunity for participants to gain skills and knowledge through pre-employment workshops concentrated on career exploration, employment skills development, and personal management skills, such as critical thinking, contingency planning, reliability, etc. Participants will achieve economic independence through individualized support, career and personal development, volunteer and work experience, and mentorship. This program involves a group-based employment skills development component and a paid work placement to support participants’ in reaching career goals.
YWCA Halifax’s Step Ahead Program is an employment program providing women of, 19 or older, an opportunity to achieve the skills and experience necessary to successfully re-enter the workforce, reach their employment goals, and achieve financial stability.
**Role of the Step Ahead Coordinator**
The Step Ahead Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination and administration of YWCA Halifax’s Step Ahead Program including recruitment and intake of program participants, planning curriculum for classroom programs and facilitating modules, building connections with community partners, coordinating work placements, managing program budgets and completing reports, and risk management of program activities.
**Qualifications and Requirements**
- We are looking for individuals with a background in social work, education, case management, life skills training, employment programs, or equivalent.
- You are someone with understanding of program coordination, planning and evaluation in an outcome-based framework, as well as an understanding of trauma-informed practice.
- You are someone who can be self-directed and work independently, but also able to be part of a team. And you are organized with administrative and financial management skills, and have a good level of computer literacy.
- You are able to communicate effectively, both orally and written, and have experience in report writing.
- Experience in group facilitation and conflict resolution are essential, as well as knowledge of labourmarket trends, job development techniques, and employment support strategies.
- A current First Aid and CPR certificateand clear Child Abuse Records, Criminal Records and Vulnerable Sector Checks, avalid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are all necessary.
YWCA Halifax is committed to diversity, and we welcome all suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. YWCA Halifax is governed by, employs, and serves diverse individuals and community members. Self-identification by applicants does not guarantee an interview but we want you to know that we understand that lived experience of racialization, Indigeneity, disAbility, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise. We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.
**Please send your Cover Letter and Resume in one document.**
**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 2023-02-14
Expected start date: 2023-03-01
