Professional Practice Coordinator: Youth Intake and

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**Position Details**

**Wage**: Base Wage: $29/hour; $30/hour after 6 months based on performance
**Status**: Full time, permanent
**Hours**: 37.5 hours per week; 5 days per week
**Shift**:Monday to Friday, scheduled shifts based on program needs between 8am-9pm
**On-Call**:Participates in the after-hours on-call rotation approximately once very 6 weeks

**Benefits**: Extended Health coverage including dental, prescriptions, optical, life insurance, critical illness, long-term disability
**Opportunities**:Professional development, supportive work/life balance, training and development, career opportunities and advancement

**Position Summary**

The Professional Practice Coordinator (PPC) - Youth Intake & Outreach is responsible for the safe and effective provision of youth outreach programming and service delivery for the Turning Point and youth outreach programs, including referral and intake coordination, program planning, implementation, risk management and supervision of staff and volunteers. Foundational to this role is coaching and guiding staff in their professional practice and delivering outcomes-based programming through a trauma informed lens, placing priority on participant safety, empowerment and skill development. As a key leader in the Agency, the PPC demonstrates the active pursuit of intentional practice with a relentless focus on outcomes and results. The PPC leads by example adopting the Agency’s Core Values and Code of Ethics to guide decision-making and professional behavior.

**Desired Qualifications**
- Undergraduate Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Recreation, Education or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Minimum 5 years experience in a formal leadership role in a related field
- Cultural Humility training
- Extensive experience providing trauma informed clinical supervision support
- Extensive experience working with children, youth and families
- Enhanced training and experience in mental health issues, problematic substance use and utilizing trauma informed practice modalities
- Positive Behaviour Support training
- Behavioural Intervention training
- Motivational Interviewing
- Effective verbal, written and presentation/group facilitation skills
- Clean Criminal Record Check
- Class 5 Driver’s License; Clean driving record
- Proof of double COVID vaccination
- Reliable transportation

**Assets**
- Mental Health First Aid certification
- ASIST Training
- Class 4 Driver’s License
- Experience with group development and facilitation

**To Apply**
- In the first line of your cover letter, please use our tag line _**“Opportunity Changes Everything”**_
- We thank all who apply. In align with our mission, we strive to create safe, supportive places and welcome all to apply.
- **Important Note Regarding COVID-19**_
- This is a front-line position working in direct contact with youth, and it is considered safe according to governmental guidelines for pandemic outbreaks.
- As an organization we are taking the necessary precautions and adhering to all Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) recommendations on sanitization and social distancing in close proximity.
- This position requires double COVID-19 vaccination
- Interested by the opportunity but not sure how to make it fit? Start the conversation and let’s discuss options Please feel free to reach out with inquiries or for more information via the careers page on our website bgcsvi.org_
- **In alignment with our 5 Core Values, BGC South Vancouver Island is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming diversity and inclusivity in all practices within the organization**_
- **BGC South Vancouver Island acknowledges the Lkwungen, W̱SÁNEĆ, T’sou-ke, MÁlexeŁ and Scia’new people, whose traditional territories we live and work upon each day**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $29.00-$30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- leadership in related field: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person