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Job Description / Duties

Coordinator

Employment Status

Full Time Permanent

Location

LEEP Surrey

Days and Hours of work

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 40 hour work week with an occasional requirement to work additional hours in order to meet deadlines.

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator provides direction and oversight to the residential housing property, ensuring all clientele receive the pertinent service required. The Program Coordinator also ensures that the goals and philosophy of the Society and programs are met, while maintaining a minimal barrier, open-door service to adults who are disenfranchised from other housing. With supervision and support from the Residential Program Manager, this position is responsible for personnel management including hiring, training, and providing support for discipline issues and appraisals. Other responsibilities include; payroll, callouts, scheduling, administration, and support of personnel in their work performance. The Program Coordinator assists in ensuring program budget is maintained, forwards purchase orders to Manager for approval, and provides required financial documentation. The Program Coordinator will liaise with the neighbourhood and service community and deal with the public, other service agencies, and professionals. The Coordinator is responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program.

Job Duties

Post-secondary education, preferably in the Social Services or Health fields, or comparable experience
Two (2) years of experience working in the community social services sector and in a unionized environment
Experience with scheduling, payroll, budgeting, and human resources is an asset
Demonstrated knowledge of income assistance, affordable housing, and health resources
An Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate is required along with a Criminal Record Clearance for the Vulnerable Sector
Must have two doses of COVID 19 Vaccine
Must have class five and access to own vehicle

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications & Competence

Strong collaborative approach to delivering and developing programs and services
Proven ability to lead and work with a staff team in a unionized environment
Demonstrated experience collecting program statistics and delivering reports
Strong time management skills with the ability to manage a workload with multiple priorities
Proven communication and conflict resolution skills

Additional Information

“All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9.” Internal applicants must apply through "Career Opportunities" on SAP. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.
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Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.

Salary: $34.75 per hour

Contact Information

TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and resume to: https://careers.lookoutsociety.ca/job-invite/1054/

**Employees of Lookout Housing and Health Society must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on SAP. **

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until September 11, 2024 at 5:00pm

Employer Profile

Lookout Housing and Health Society a charitable organization and social safety net that provides housing and a range of support services to adults, with low or no income, who have few, if any, housing or support options. As the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. We believe that helping people help themselves is essential in addressing homelessness and all the issues that surround it. Securing appropriate housing is the first and most essential step in achieving responsible independent for individuals. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca