Family Programs Coordinator Jobs

The secular, grassroots Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House (DTES NH) aims to provide meaningful opportunities for our neighbours to engage with and contribute to their community in an equitable atmosphere of sharing and learning. The mandate of the DTESNH is to provide programming and educational, leadership, social and recreational opportunities to residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

: Family Programs Coordinator

The Family Programs Coordinator works collaboratively with parents/families/participants, the Executive Director (ED) and the staff and volunteers of the DTES NH to create and facilitate programs for families with children.

The work of the Family Programs Coordinator is guided by, and must align with, the DTES NH mission, vision and food philosophy; including menus and planning that align with the food philosophy. We are looking to expand our current program offerings to meet the growing needs in our community and to use best practices for program design. The Family Programs Coordinator must adhere to the DTES NH Code of Conduct Policy and Privacy Policies.

Direct FDI & EYDI Program Facilitation:

• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate activities and workshops for program participants with the support of volunteers and community partners
• Managing program set up and take down, including ensuring that program space is functional, sanitary, organized, child-friendly, and safe for young children
• Plan, coordinate, facilitate and support the delivery of Family Drop-In (FDI) & Early Years Drop-In (EYDI) programs
• Responsible for preparing, organizing, and ordering appropriate foods and supplies for participants within budget

Program Administration/Management:

• Planning and creating a structured and supportive program space that engages caregivers and children with activities, workshops, etc.
• Schedule regular visits by resource people to provide program ideas and delivery to the program – keep it interesting for the families- free if possible, within the NH (i.e. librarians, nurses, infant development consultants, art, music and play therapists, etc.)
• Communicate with Volunteer Coordinator and Director of Operations about recruitment and placement of volunteers and practicum students
• Mentor and coordinate the FDI and EYDI teams – including practicum students and volunteers
• Maintain a program database that includes statistics on activities and number of participants in the program
• Publicize programs community wide via posters, handbills and site visits to present to other organizations and other means
• Provide resource referrals to families and to ensure concerns over abuse of children is reported to the ministry; train staff and volunteers where necessary
• Support grant writing and reporting for funding as needed
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationship with community partners who work with families, caregivers, and children (including schools, community centres, other NH’s)
• Report to the ED and/or the Director of Operations

Other Responsibilities:

• Submit a timesheet with the required level of detail at the end of each pay period
• Complete accident and incident reports as required
• Attend monthly Core Staff & General Staff meetings, and bi-monthly check-ins with the ED
• Submit cheque requisitions for reimbursement when petty cash limit is reached

Here are the requirements/skills/experience/aptitudes that the ideal candidate will possess. However, we will consider other relevant training, experience, and factors on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be physically fit to keep pace with children and manage the program space
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft office, printers, ppt. etc.)
• Must have valid FoodSafe, First Aid, Non-Violent Conflict Resolution, Naloxone Training – within one month of hire
• Mature judgment, a sense of humour, ability to handle stress, and a “can-do attitude”
• Understanding of approaches to community-based assets and development
• Long term candidate, 2–3 year commitment preferred
• Pass a vulnerable sector criminal records check and background check – mandatory
• Experience managing and training staff/volunteers
• Experience in program research, development, & evaluation
• Understanding and knowledge of the Downtown Eastside & Strathcona communities
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children, parents, grandparents, caregivers of all ancestries in a daycare, family place, or neighbourhood house setting
• Ability to speak more than one language an asset
• Awareness and knowledge of the Family court system, including BC child protection legislation an asset
• Passion for working with children
• Minimum 1 year experience working with diverse or vulnerable populations
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Related education in early childhood education, child development, or social work, or have ECE (Early Childhood Educator) Certification preferable

30 hours per week

$24 per hour, $0.85 in lieu of benefits after 3 month probation

Start Date: As soon as possible

Please send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

No phone calls please. We thank everyone for taking the time to apply. We will only contact successful candidates.

The DTES NH acknowledges and honours the fact that our community lies

within the traditional Territory of the Coast Salish People

Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House

http://dtesnhouse.ca

573 East Hastings [@ Princess]

Vancouver BC V6A 1P9

604-215-2030