Program Facilitator

YMCA of Northern Alberta•Edmonton, AB

4h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Program Facilitator at the YMCA, you support children ages 0-18, parents and caregivers in the Caregiver Education program. The Facilitator will be responsible for designing and implementing a variety of workshops to support child/youth/parent mental health, build resiliency, reduce stress, positive parenting, and other tools to support their development and parenting styles. The facilitator also supports the North Central Edmonton Family Resource Network (HUB) events and activities. This position requires a regular use of a vehicle. You must be able to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekends to meet the needs of the families we work with. This is a full-time permanent role at 37.5 hrs/week, with benefits.

Requirements

University Degree in Human Services field or relevant equivalent.
2 years of experience working with diverse populations, and directly with families with multiple risk factors.
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. Clear driver’s abstract and proof of liability insurance is needed upon hire.
Annual registration in a professional organization as required by law.
Standard First Aid and CPR-C, Police Intervention Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, and Child Intervention Check.
The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Working within a team environment with remote coworkers is an asset.
Prior facilitating of workshops and working with parenting curricula is an asset.
Working knowledge in a variety of social work areas, including: community, housing, education, employment, justice, family, and human services resources.
supportive counselling skills, culturally sensitive practice and trauma-informed, strength-based approach within a family unit, Well-being, and Resiliency Framework.
issues related to the social determents of health, individual assessment, case management, group work, group facilitation, parenting skills, program promotion, program planning and outcome evaluation.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Suicide Intervention Certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

Design and implement workshops on a variety of topics aimed at family mental health, resiliency, stress reduction, positive parenting, etc.
Comply with funder mandates for participation and promotion requirements.
Support participants and their natural supports within YMCA guidelines.
Monitor performance outcomes.
Refer participants for additional support by contacting relevant community agencies as required.
Engage with community agencies, and other organizations to maximize services and resources to participants.
Comply with all Risk Management and Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
Accurate and timely data collection into program designated database systems.
Work within defined program budgets.
Maintain participant files in accordance with funder and YMCA guidelines.
Inform and contribute to the development of funder and YMCA reports through outcome monitoring and data-driven storytelling.