Program Coordinator

JOB POSTING #2024-34

Clubhouse

Program Coordinator

Our Vision

The Canadian Mental Health Association provides mental health education and mental illness recovery-focused programs and services for people of all ages and their families. We work collaboratively to develop realistic community awareness of homelessness and provide housing opportunities for clients. CMHA Kamloops creates awareness, provides education, and supports individuals and families living with mental health or substance use concerns. Our programs are community-based, they include supportive and independent living, homelessness services, and peer support. By working closely with other community agencies, we are working to bridge gaps in mental health care and facilitate access to critical services and resources.

Job Details

Position Type:

1 Full Time Position

Unionized

Duration of Position:

Ongoing, subject to funding

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Location:

Kamloops, BC

Probation:

488 Hours from start date

Salary & Benefits:

$33/hr

Extended Health & Dental

Municipal Pension Plan

The Role

Reporting directly to the Manager of Community and Vocational Integration, the Program Coordinator oversees clubhouse programming in Kamloops. They will determine methods of delivering quality service within the psychosocial rehabilitation domains (vocation, leisure and recreation, health and wellness and personal education) to ensure that programming meets the needs and goals of the individual with emphasis on promoting choice, inclusion, growth and development. The Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting and supervising designated staff, students and volunteers and recruiting potential clients through community engagement and promotion.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate a variety of wellness programs and activities to meet goals and objectives including determining methods of operating the program.
• Supervise staff by performing duties such as assigning work, providing feedback and evaluation, determining training requirements, orientating new staff, and maintaining attendance records. Resolve staffing problems, including calling in staff to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Consult with community groups and health care professionals to identify trends, needs and priority health issues. Maintain contact with community groups and volunteer organizations to promote interest, participation, and support for programs.
• Perform public relations and promotion activities such as liaising with community groups, preparing public relations material and advertisements, and arranging social media coverage of program events.
• Assist in the preparation of the program budget, prepares budget justifications, monitors expenditures, follow-ups with abnormalities, problem resolution, and prepares required financial documentation such as petty cash reconciliation.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in humanities or health care related discipline
• Two years of recent, related work experience with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, housing, homelessness and/or social services and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• First Aid with CPR C
• Mental Health First Aid
• Class 5 Drivers License and own vehicle with Business Insurance

How to Apply

Interviews will be conducted ongoing as applications are received. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Closing Date: March 28, 2024

CMHA Kamloops is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others whom may contribute to the further diversification of the Association. Lived experiences of mental illness and or addictions is considered an asset. To avoid a conflict of interest, people who are currently accessing CMHA Kamloops services are not eligible to apply.

A criminal record check free of convictions of violence and other crimes against the vulnerable will be required.

Thank you for your interest!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-28