2 FT Prevention Coordinators

Sandy Bay Child & Family Services • Marius, MB

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent will provide Sandy Bay Child & Family Services Inc. with preventative programming to ensure the well-being of youth and their families in the community. The incumbent will work as a liaison between Sandy Bay Child and Family Services Inc. and the community resources to arrive at program cooperation, or program development, through public speaking, meetings, workshops and/or individual contacts.

Requirements

• Must have a Social Services Diploma or a Child and Youth Care Diploma or equivalent from a recognized Post-Secondary Institute.
• Must have a minimum of Grade 12 Diploma from a recognized Educational Institute.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct work experience working with Child Services.
• Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Excellent work record/history.
• Must have a valid Manitoba Drivers License, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel.
• Must pass a Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Knowledge and respect of First Nations traditional culture and traditional philosophy.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak and/or understand the Ojibway language would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintains monthly prevention planning calendar of scheduled activities, contact with assigned youth with Prevention Supervisor assistance.
• Organize, facilitates and coordinates community functions, including but not limited to meetings, workshops and ensuring facilities and required materials are in place.
• Maintains accurate documentation of community meetings, workshops, programs.
• Track ongoing prevention projects for Prevention Supervisor and report on those projects after completion.
• Book venues, coordinate activities, refreshments in conjunction of monthly prevention calendar.
• Evaluates assessment process to ensure that it is effective in identifying prevention needs and meet community expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree