About this role
CHIMO: Where What You Do Matters for A Lifetime.
Includes some evenings and some Saturdays
Take a new program from paper to a place young adults love coming to.
Chimo's new Youth in Transition (YIT) Program is a hub for young adults aged 18 to 24 leaving government care: a weekly menu of drop-in sessions on everything from housing and money to healthy relationships, mental health and harm reduction, culture and careers, with food, a warm welcome and a help desk six days a week. Group programming opens in December, and we need someone to lead it.
What you'll do
- Build the weekly session calendar and make sure every session happens, staffed by familiar faces
- Supervise and coach a team of Program Facilitators, each with their own area of expertise
- Bring in Elders, Knowledge Keepers, guest speakers and partners to make sessions rich and relevant
- Keep the program on track, from attendance records and budgets to reporting
What you bring
- A diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or a related human services field
- At least two years in the field, including planning and leading group programs for youth or young adults
- Supervisory experience
- Strong organization, and a plan B for when Saturday afternoon goes sideways
Good to know: You'll need a clear Intervention Record and Police Information (Vulnerable Sector) checks. We provide the training you'll need before you start working with young adults.
This role involves driving, so you'll need
- to be at least 22 years of age.
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license
- to provide proven experience as a Driver (minimum 3 years driving and insurance history).
- to provide current auto insurance with $2 million liability and business use coverage with no at-fault accident claims in the past 3 years.
- to be eligibility for fleet insurance approval (driver's abstract must not have more than 2 convictions).
We believe in supporting the people who make a difference every day. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy:
- Membership on a supportive team of skilled and passionate professionals dedicated to helping children, youth, and families reach their greatest potential.
- Paid vacation starting at twelve (15) days per year.
- Paid sick and wellness leave equivalent to eight (10) days per year.
- Comprehensive health benefits following the successful completion of the 3-month probationary period.
- Dental coverage after one (1) year of employment.
- A Health Spending Account (HSA) to help cover eligible health-related expenses after the probationary period.
- Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offering confidential counselling and wellness resources for employees and their immediate families.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development, training, and career growth.
- Invitations to agency events, training and development, staff appreciation activities, celebrations.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven workplace where your leadership and contributions make a meaningful impact every day.
Job opening remains until suitable applicant is found.