Program Coordinator

Who We AreFor more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith
- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life
- there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission StatementThe Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description
Position Purpose Summary :The Program Coordinator and Facilitator provides oversight, supervision, direction, and facilitation of in-person and digital/virtual training for Survivors of human trafficking in Canada at designated Illuminate program sites.
TERMS : Regular, Full-time (37.50 hours/week)DAYS & TIME : Monday to Friday; 9:00am – 5:00pm (including one 30mins. unpaid meal break)KEY Accountabilities:Program Coordination and Delivery 65%Develop, outsource, implement, and evaluate daily pro-social activities, lesson plans, group sessions, book studies, and more in topics such as mental wellness, addictions, recovery and rehabilitation life and living skills sessions in house and in the community, utilizing best practice evidence based models, including the accompaniment of clients in the community to activities and events, and local travel to eventsImplement existing courses and programming, build community relationships and discounted access to services, coordinate with community partners in service access and deliverySupervise all mental health, addictions, fine arts, and life & living skills programming for Illuminate program clients, reporting to the Manager, Propel Development Center, and in collaboration with Manager of Deborahs GateDelegate & coordinate completion of tasks to volunteers as per their

job description
s, and provide accountability on an ongoing basis, including oversight of lived experience employment placementsDevelopment of administrative frameworks and best practices for program delivery, including new and innovative approaches to digital programming, teaching to learning styles & using creative multi-modal approachesUtilise knowledge of issues pertaining to ADL’s, Person-Environment-Occupation Model, occupational therapy, human trafficking & exploitation, rehabilitation, immigration, de-colonizing praxis, fine arts, lived experience inclusion, domestic violence/abuse, mental health, addictions, homelessness, employment, education, racial justice & equity, financial inclusion, and internal policies and procedures to develop program materials and partnershipsOngoing maintenance of resources, facility library, and message boards, as well as maintain physical resources including cell phones, vehicles, and program equipmentAssess client suitability to internal and external programs and agencies as requiredEnsure the use of the Case Management System as it relates to development, activities, and education, including case notes, activity reports, therapeutic approaches & interventionParticipate in, orientating, training, scheduling, and evaluating volunteers and practicum students for programmingEnsure that program procedures are maintained, develop learning guides, and facilitator materials where requiredOutreach 20%Provide programming and support at external program sites, working collaboratively with staff and clients to meet their programming needsProvide accompaniment by vehicle, ferry, plane, or public forms of transit for program participants where required for programming, supply purchasing, attending eventsComplete ongoing facilitation training related to staff training, programming, and therapeutic approaches as required, provide training to other team members withing Illuminate and Belkin Communities of HopeConduct survivor talkback sessions & councils to support program participant input integration into programming activitiesAscertain and provide participants with referral services within the community and / or social services resources where relevantAssist Management team in seeking donations and establishing meaningful connections with community partners, support and participate in stakeholder evaluations and focus groups, attend offsite meetings with stakeholders as requiredOther Duties 15%Participate in training, meetings, case management development, administrative system orientations as requiredComplete complex reporting, statistical evaluation, and work within program budget, reporting to Manager on outcomes & funder requirements, attend funding related events & share program outcomes.
Keep track, provide statistical and evaluative informati