Program Coordinator - PDD

Prospect Human Services Society is a leading not-for-profit organization in Alberta focused on supporting individuals with disabilities. The Program Coordinator will play a crucial role in facilitating programming, providing coaching, and collaborating with community partners to enhance employment opportunities and social integration for clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for and facilitates a full range of programming with and for clients, ranging from more independent programs to more structured programming
• Provides on-site coaching to clients while in programming and/or during volunteer or employment placements as required
• Participates in program planning, service design, development, and delivery in accordance with client goals, Prospect policies and procedures, FOIP, and the client handbook
• Works directly with Prospect clients, and supports other Prospect direct service positions in working directly with Prospect clients, to provide behavioural and programming support to teach and expand employability skills
• Supports the creation, progression, and completion of goals for clients
• Actively seeks out new partners in the community for the purposes of developing new programs/activities and opportunities, as well as supporting, fostering and maintaining existing relationships
• Educates and promotes the role of Prospect to the community partner and the benefits of including persons with disabilities on their team or in their services/organization
• Maintains strong working knowledge of accreditation standards, including ensuring all CET standards are maintained and reflected in programming and program plans
• Works with the Program Manager, Team Leads and Service Coordinators to maintain PDD PERCI Database information, including client goal progress and attainment
• Champions Prospect’s goals, vision, mission and brand pillars

Skills

• Degree or certificate in related field from a recognized post-secondary institution, such as, but not limited to Art and/or Fine Arts, Outdoor Leadership/Education, Eco-tourism, Sport & Recreation Management, Social and/or Human Services
• 1+ years' of experience in a similar role, with demonstrated reliability shown in past positions/education
• Some post-secondary education and/or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience will be considered
• Basic skill level in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Strong oral communication skills to be able to relay instructions
• Willing to provide assistance and support to team members, including a willingness to cover for other programs and roles when required
• Valid class 4 driver's license is required within the first three months of employment
• Previous experience with behavior guidance is an asset
• Wilderness First Aid is considered an asset

Benefits

• Comprehensive onboarding program
• Supports professional development goals

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