Program Coordinator

Position: Full-Time Program Coordinator

Location: Cranbrook, BC

Salary: $71,000 per year to start

Hours: 40 hours/week

This position will require a flexible schedule working outside of office hours for on-call and operational requirements.

Summary:

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is recruiting a Full Time Program Coordinator for our Specialized Supportive Housing in Cranbrook, BC. The Program Coordinator will manage the Specialized Supportive Housing programs and provide direction to ensure that the goals and objectives of the organization are met. Additionally, the Program Coordinator will provide planning, coordination, and administration of programs, and participate in the after-hours and on-call rotation. Responsibilities include talent management such as participation in recruitment, performance management processes, supervision of staff, creation of staff schedules, and approval of time entry on the IBEX system. The successful candidate will have the ability to adapt to changes, work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain a positive attitude.

About Axis Family Resources:

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia-based social services organization using a trauma-informed lens. We are actively committed to enhancing safety in the workplace and providing excellent service, maintaining our CARF accreditation since 2003 and COR certification since 2023. Axis encourages promotion from within and invests in our people through ongoing training and career development.

Our mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community-based social services while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees, and our partners. Meeting our Mission means recruiting individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Supervisory experience
• A bachelor’s degree or diploma in Community Services, Human Services, or other related discipline
• At least 2 years’ related work experience; Direct program delivery experience in the community social services sector with a demonstrated working knowledge of community-based programs and related provincial and community support is preferred
• Clear Criminal Record Check (agency conducted, expenses covered)
• Effective written and verbal communication

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Proven experience in program coordination or management
• Strong administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Budgeting experience, including monitoring expenses and allocating resources
• Ability to supervise and motivate a team of staff members
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of program management principles and best practices

Benefits for everyone:

• Level 1 First Aid (including CPR) training and certification provided
• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training provided
• Extensive in-house training provided, including Complex Trauma practice
• Exclusive Preferred Vendor Program discounts on internet, cell phone, home insurance, etc.
• Employee referral incentive
• Wellness initiatives and team day events

Full-time and part-time eligible employees receive the following:

• Up to 3 weeks of paid holidays annually (beginning in the first year)
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Extended health benefits (dental, vision, prescription, etc.)
• Paramedical health benefits (chiropractor, massage, naturopath, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (offering short term counselling services, etc.)

Additional Information:

• A moderate level of physical fitness is an asset as direct delivery of program activities may involve standing, walking, exercising with the youth or adult, bending, lifting, etc.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• This position requires a flexible schedule and may require working outside of Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

If you have a passion for working with people - we are excited to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cranbrook, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: On the road