Program Coordinator & Facilitator

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate pro-social activities and programming focusing on mental wellness, addictions, recovery, and life skills.
• Supervise mental health, addictions, fine arts, and life skills programming for program clients.
• Coordinate with community partners to build relationships and ensure client access to services.
• Delegate tasks to volunteers and provide oversight for lived experience employment placements.
• Maintain administrative frameworks, including case notes, activity reports, and therapeutic intervention documentation.
• Provide outreach and accompaniment for clients to community events and services via various modes of transit.
• Conduct survivor talkback sessions to integrate participant input into programming.
• Monitor office safety, complete incident investigations, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma in Social Service or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in program facilitation.
• At least 1 year of experience working with survivors of exploitation.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practices for marginalized populations.
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or MANDT.
• Valid Class Five BC Driver’s License with a clear abstract.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mental Health First Aid Certification.
• Naloxone Training.
• FOODSAFE Level 1 Certification.
• WHMIS training.

About the Company

The Salvation Army is a faith- and values-based organization that has served people in need for more than 130 years. We provide essential services including food, clothing, and shelter, while supporting individuals facing addiction, unemployment, and family challenges. We are committed to a mission of hope, service, dignity, and stewardship, welcoming people from all backgrounds to join our purpose-driven team.