Program Coordinator

**About us**

Bereaved Family of Ontario
- South Central Region is a small non for profit association whose purpose is to provide well organized, and professionally supervised, peer-to-peer grief support programs and services for bereaved families and individuals who have lost a loved one through death.

Our work environment includes:

- Work-from-home days
- Growth opportunities

**TITLE**: Coordinator, Programs and Volunteers

**REPORTS TO**: Board of Directors and Executive Director

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Degree or Diploma in Social Work or Social Service Worker or relevant field.
- Experience with program development (professional or volunteer experience).
- Knowledge of and/or training in bereavement.
- People management skills.
- Team building and coaching abilities.
- Strong skills with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Customer Relationship Management Software.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong work ethic.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**1.** **PROGRAM**
- Maintain all BFOSCR programming relating to:
i. Support groups; support programs; communication; bereavement education.
- Coordinate a series of Educational Support Events/Workshops (arrange topic, speakers, location, dates, promotional materials, etc.)
- Provide opportunities for group facilitators to support one another at meetings scheduled throughout the year.
- Consult with the Professional Advisory Committee (PAC)

i. To ensure that BFOSCR maintains quality programs to meet community needs and that there is proper training/supervision in support of the programs.

ii. To develop and implement program initiatives as approved by the Board of Directors.
- Attend grief networking meetings.
- Prepare a quarterly Events Calendar and Program Schedule.

**2.** **VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT**
- Manage volunteer involvement including:
i. Recruitment and retention activities.

ii. Ensuring that volunteers are in place to assist with various activities undertaken by the organization (i.e. group facilitation, office support, etc.).

iii. Maintaining statistics relating to volunteer hours.
- Manage co-op students when applicable to program/volunteer initiatives.

**3.** **COMMUNITY GRIEF EDUCATION**
- Assist with the publishing of the monthly newsletter and ensure that it meets the information needs and sensitivities of our bereaved families, community supporters, and others who may be interested in the happenings at BFOSCR.
- In conjunction with the Executive Director, maintain the organizations program literature, brochures and resources kits, ensuring a clear, consistent message and recognizable BFOSCR image.
- Attend grief workshops, educational and professional development seminars when applicable.

**4.** **ADMINISTRATION**
- Satisfy the reporting requirements for the BFO Provincial office as they pertain to programming and volunteers.
- Creation of Program Update Reports for the Executive Director to present to the Board of Directors.
- Use of data software, ensuring data is up-to-date and relevant.

**5.** **OTHER**
- Perform other duties as may be required and/or assigned.
- Consistently conform to the Policies and Procedures of the organization.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hamilton, ON L9A 1T2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hamilton, ON L9A 1T2