Program Coordinator/family Support Worker

This job posting is for two positions (total of 23 hours per week) at Campbell River Family Services Society:
**Program Coordinator - Creating Healthy Families for Young Children (CAPC - Community Action Program for Children)**

CAPC is designed to promote and improve the health and well-being of children (from birth to age 6) and their families and promotes the healthy development of young children. Services include fun and educational activities such as family drop-in programs, educational courses, information, support, and referral services.

Hours: 16 hours per week

Salary Rate: $28.39 - $33.06

The Program Coordinator develops, implements, and oversees the day-to-day operation of and evaluates the CAPC Program. These supportive services are mainly provided in a group environment and aid the client in establishing and achieving realistic goals in the areas of parenting and life skills. Supervises Activity Worker and program volunteers.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Plans, organizes, and implements services to meet the needs of the clients, with priorities on support to parents/guardians; crisis intervention; and unintentional injury prevention. Oversees the day-to-day operation of the program by ensuring that the necessary facilities and equipment are in place, program guidelines and policies are adhered to, and program standards are met.
- Develops and maintains an effective referral and intake process for clients either referred to the program or joining voluntarily.
- Facilitates drop-in support, educational groups, promoting the healthy growth and development of children under six years, including, planning group content, arranging for guest speakers, and promoting the group, as necessary.
- Maintains appropriate records and statistics and ensures all required documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted on time, as requested by employer or the funding source. Monitors program expenses per approved budget.
- Conducts program evaluation and obtains client feedback on group effectiveness, material presented and general program effectiveness.
- Attends team meetings, agency meetings and interagency meetings as required, as well as program specific meetings, such as advisory committee meetings and coalition meetings.
- Provides one-to-one counselling and support to program participants related to parenting and life skills.
- Promotes public awareness of and support for the program by producing promotional materials and attending community events.
- Performs other related duties, as required.

ABILITIES/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
- Well developed interpersonal, counselling, oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of group process and facilitation skills.
- Good organization, time, and general management skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of child development and behaviour, parenting skills, anger management skills and conflict resolution skills.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED
- A post-secondary diploma or degree in a closely related field.
- Minimum two years previous work experience in a similar environment
- Valid BC drivers license and own vehicle.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Program Coordinator may be required to provide direct services outside of the organization’s facilities. There may be high levels of noise and distractions from children and moderate physical activity may include walking, standing, bending, and lifting. Worker may also have to deal with clients in stressful and crisis situations.

**Family Support Worker/Group - Family Resource Program (Friday Play Group)**

The Family Resource Program is a weekly (Friday) drop-in parent/child interactive group for families with children ages 18 months to five years that focusses on parent-child play, literacy, and active living.

Hours: 7 hours per week

Salary Rate: $24.48 - $28.52

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 23 per week

**Salary**: $24.48-$33.06 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care