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Job Description / Duties

Job Posting #E036-04

Program Coordinator (Job Developer), Full Time – LEEP

Lookout Housing and Health Society is 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 and independent individuals. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca.

Position Summary

The Job Development Coordinator directs and provides oversight to the Lookout Ethical Employment Program, ensuring all participants receive pertinent service and 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 services. The Job Development Coordinator is responsible for building a network of placement opportunities for program participants. Other duties may include assisting with personnel management including hiring, and training. The Coordinator will assist with payroll and will support staff in their work performance. The Coordinator may assist with preparation of program budgets, monitoring and approving expenditures; providing required financial documentation; maintaining reports on statistics and services; ensuring all regulations including health & safety are met while providing direct service to clientele. The Coordinator will liaise with businesses and local agencies as well as other employment services to identify work, peer, and volunteer placements for program participants. The Coordinator is responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program. 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.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications:

• 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 supporting individuals with employment goals as asset
• 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

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong collaborative approach to delivering and developing programs and services
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with external organizations
• Proven ability to work independently
• 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

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 cover letter and resume, and quote Job Posting # in subject line to: Amy.Bell@lookoutsociety.ca

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until August 1, 2024 at 5:00pm

*Only those short-listed will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Employer Profile

Lookout Housing and Health Society is 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 and independent individuals. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca