Outreach Coordinator - Education Program

Thrive strongly believes that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to improved programs and services. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it.

Applications are invited for the position of Outreach Coordinator with Thrive’s Educational Initiatives. The Educational Initiatives provide instruction in both foundation literacy and numeracy, as well as GED preparation for youth ages 16 to 30 in the St. John’s area.

As an Outreach Coordinator you are creative in your work with youth who have struggled to find success in the traditional education system. You are able to use your skills to create a safe environment that respects a diversity of life experiences and have a passion for education as a tool for social justice. As the Outreach Coordinator you responsible for providing support to youth in the Education Program as well as on the waitlist - focusing on every young person’s potential to learn be successful.

Duties include:

• Overseeing intake process and maintain waitlist;
• Providing individual support to youth to address non-academic issues;
• Supporting the development of transition plans for youth leaving the program;
• Oversee referrals to external services;
• Provide crisis interventions and system navigation

Qualifications:

· Bachelors degree in a social science

· 3 years’ experience working with vulnerable/marginalized populations

· Any experience in an education setting would be considered an asset

· Demonstrated commitment to community development approaches that are strengths based, collaborative, and embrace harm reduction principles.

Compensation & Benefits: Starting salary for this position is $57 200.00 plus an excellent benefits package

Please send your resume and 3 references to:

Thrive Hiring Committee

PO Box 26067 St. John’s, NL A1E 0A5

Deadline for applications: Friday January 5th, 2024

We would like to thank everyone that applies in advance; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Please visit https://www.thrivecyn.ca/thrive-is-hiring/ for full job description

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $57,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St. John's, NL A1E 1C4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• working with vulnerable/marginalized populations: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-01-05