Child & Youth Education Coordinator

**Dragonfly Counselling & Support Centre** is hiring a full time **Child & Youth Education Coordinator** to join their Prevention & Community Engagement Team.

Dragonfly Counselling & Support Centre (DCSC) is a charity organization committed to creating a region free from sexual violence. We do this by providing specialized intervention, counselling, and preventative education to individuals, families, and communities in North Central East Alberta.

The Child & Youth Education Coordinator, with guidance from the Prevention and Community Engagement Manager will use best-practice community development models to implement a primary preventive program that targets children and youth to address issues related to sexual violence and healthy sexuality. This position can operate from a satellite office in Athabasca, providing significant outreach to communities in North Central and Northeastern Alberta (I.e. Slave Lake, Wabasca, Smoky Lake, Athabasca, Lac La Biche, Bonnyville, Cold Lake, St. Paul) and other rural and/or remote locations including Métis Settlements and First Nations.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Oversee daily operations of the Education & Community Engagement Program, including supervision of staff, students, and volunteers.
- Manage recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and HR support for direct reports.
- Coordinate and support education, prevention, and outreach programming.
- Develop and facilitate workshops and training on sexual violence, healthy relationships, consent, and related topics for diverse audiences.
- Provide coaching and support to Educators on content delivery and comfort with sensitive topics.
- Deliver professional development and community education for schools, agencies, and service providers.
- Maintain and update educational materials and resources; collaborate on content development.
- Provide crisis intervention and referrals for individuals disclosing sexual violence.
- Build and maintain partnerships with community groups, agencies, and stakeholders.
- Promote programs and services through community events, outreach, and media channels.
- Support program planning, reporting, evaluation, and statistical tracking.
- Assist with grants, fundraising, and special projects aligned with strategic goals.
- Represent the agency on committees and in collaborative networks.
- Implement and maintain departmental procedures in coordination with the Manager.
- Notify the Manager of critical or reportable incidents.
- Perform regular program reviews and other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Undergraduate degree in Human Services, Education, or related field (equivalencies may be considered).
- Knowledge of community resources and familiarity with Indigenous culture and history in Canada.
- Strong understanding of learner needs, diverse teaching methods, group facilitation, and crisis intervention.
- Experience in management or program coordination considered an asset.
- Demonstrated confidentiality, discretion, and adherence to professional ethics and agency policies.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public presentation skills across diverse age groups.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving environment.
- Understanding of women’s issues, social justice, diversity, and anti-oppressive practices considered an asset.
- Criminal Records Check (vulnerable sector), Child Intervention Record Check, valid Alberta Driver’s Licence, and access to a reliable vehicle required.
- Acceptable driving abstract and willingness to travel to remote locations within the service area.

**What DCSC Offers**:

- Competitive salary.
- Full health benefits.
- RRSP program.
- Generous paid vacation time.
- Strong focus on staff wellness and work-life balance.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.

Recruitment supported by Lakeland HR Solutions

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person