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:

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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.