Workshop & Outreach Coordinator
JOB POSTING
The Parkland Crisis Centre
Workshop & Outreach Coordinator
The Parkland Crisis Centre is seeking a 20 hour per week Group Workshop & Outreach Coordinator for a 1-year term September 1, 2020 – September 1, 2021, with possibility of extension.
The Group Workshop & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for coordinating group counselling workshops, coordinating Outreach programming, and providing community information, resources, and referrals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate monthly group counselling workshops and events for women based on the need in the community.
- Coordinate Outreach programs (eg: Groups, Public Education, Special Events).
- Provide community resource information and referrals to women as needed.
- Assist community women in accessing Outreach programming and other community programs as needed.
- Participate in the Under One Roof Program in cooperation with other community agencies and Outreach volunteers.
- Maintain appropriate records and statistical data for Group Counselling Workshops and Outreach programs.
Administration:
- Participate in one-on-one/staff meetings.
- Attend debriefing sessions as needed.
- Provide a written report for the AGM, and other reports as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education and experience in group workshop facilitation.
- Experience working with individuals from diverse socio economic backgrounds, knowledge related to areas of Domestic Violence and/or Family Violence, substance abuse and homelessness and familiarity with existing community services, resources and the surrounding communities will be considered as asset.
- Program planning and implementation skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to interact positively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated organizational skills including the ability to anticipate, plan, initiate and monitor multiple activities, timelines, and requirements.
- Ability to work as an effective team member in a collective structure.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality within and out of the Centre.
- Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry, and Child Abuse Registry clearance.
Working Conditions:
- Flexibility for evening hours will be required.
- Must be able to travel to outlying communities
- Must have reliable vehicle with valid driver’s license
Employment equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
Closing date for applications: August 7, 2020 @ 3 p.m.
Interested applicants can forward a resume and cover letter by one of the following methods:
Mail:
The Parkland Crisis Centre
Box 651
Dauphin, Manitoba R7N 2V4
Attention: Personnel Committee
E-Mail:
For more information about The Parkland Crisis Centre, please visit our website at parklandcrisiscentre.ca or visit our Facebook page.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.