Program Coordinator

Regenesis Centre for Recovery Inc.

**Program Coordinator**

Regenesis Centre for Recovery Inc. (RCR) is a nonprofit and registered charity opening a new addictions recovery facility in Winnipeg, MB Canada. RCR will be the first of its kind in the province, offering wraparound secondary care addictions treatment, specifically catering to women and non-binary clientele from the 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and disabled communities.
- In order to reflect the clientele RCR serves, preference will be given to women, non-binary, and 2-Spirit applicants belonging to the 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and/or disabled communities, and those who have lived experience with addiction._

**Qualifications**

Education and Experience
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social service-related fields or healthcare (e.g. psychology, social work, human ecology, psychiatric nursing, etc.); Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum two _(2) _years of related experience in Manitoba’s addictions/mental health field.
- Combination of significant and relevant education and experience will be considered for applicants without a degree.
- Experience in or knowledge of Manitoba’s judicial and Child and Family Services (CFS) systems.
- Experience in or knowledge of Turtle Island’s Indigenous history, culture, customs, beliefs, and barriers within public systems.
- Experience in or knowledge of 2SLGBTQIA+ history, culture, and barriers within public systems.
- Experience working within a trauma-informed care model.

Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the relevant regulatory body if applicable.
- Valid drivers license and acceptable driver’s abstract required.
- Satisfactory criminal record and prior contact check, clear child and elder abuse registry check.

Skillset
- A strong understanding of intersectional feminism.
- A strong understanding of the impacts of colonialism and historical challenges such as inter
- and multi-generational trauma, sexual exploitation, homelessness, gang involvement.
- A strong understanding of Turtle Island’s Indigenous cultures and values, with the ability to incorporate into daily work.
- A strong understanding of the impacts of discrimination against non-binary individuals and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, with the ability to incorporate into daily work.
- A strong understanding of harm-reduction practices.
- The ability to demonstrate the understanding and use of trauma-informed care.
- The ability to supervise and educate adults.
- The ability to establish and maintain effective and respectful relationships with clients, families, and communities.
- Working knowledge of the principles of biopsychosocial rehabilitation and recovery.
- The ability to facilitate individual and group counselling sessions.
- Skilled in the assessing, planning, development, prioritization, and coordination of services.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Extremely self-motivated, driven, focused, and pro-active.
- Flexible and adaptable to the changing demands of a new nonprofit organization.
- Effective networking and inter-agency relationship-building skills.

**Position Description**

Reporting to Regenesis Centre for Recovery‘s (RCR) Executive Director (ED), the Program Coordinator will participate in the operation of RCR as outlined below:
On-site duties
- Provide supervision and ensure the house is running smoothly during on-site hours.
- Assist clients in advanced meal planning, preparation, and obtaining all necessary household items.
- Ensure clients have completed morning chores and are prepared for the day.
- Oversee lunch hour preparation and cleanup.
- Facilitate or oversee on-site workshops, seminars, information sessions, etc.
- Facilitate intake interviews and assessments.
- Recruit, coordinate, train, and supervise volunteers/practicum/co-op students.

Administration
- In conjunction with other staff members and contracted professionals, develop, prepare, and organize RCR curricula and content for group therapy sessions, seminars, workshops, information sessions, intake materials, assessments, etc. as required.
- Plan lessons according to RCR educational resources.
- Maintain up-to-date digital client files.
- Complete client assessments in collaboration with the Outreach Counsellor.
- Consult with any pertinent medical consultant(s) on matters as they pertain to clients.
- Attend on
- and off-site meetings as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Community-based duties
- Accompany clients to, and participate in, off-site activities and appointments as required either by driving the house vehicle or by public transportation.
- Develop community-based contacts through organizations already working with potential clientele for the purposes of recruiting clients and maintaining positive professional relationships.
- Liaise with related agencies and professionals to build working relationships and coordinate g