Coordinator

Employment Status

Full Time Permanent 

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We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca

Location

Lonzo Shelter, Abbotsford 

Days and Hours of work

The schedule for this position is Sunday through Thursday 40 hour work week with an occasional requirement to work additional hours in order to meet deadlines. 

Salary

$35.79 per hour 

Job Summary

Key duties and responsibilities include assisting the Manager in oversight of the daily operations of Lookout residential, shelter and outreach programs. The Coordinator directs and provides oversight under the direction of the Program Manager regarding residential, shelter and outreach programs, ensuring all clientele receive the pertinent service; that the goals and philosophy of the Society and programs are met, maintaining a minimal barrier, open door service to adult men and women who are disenfranchised from other services. The Coordinator responsible for assisting in leadership personnel management including scheduling, payroll, filing, expenses, mileage, petty cash, taking meeting minutes, etc. This position assists in the preparation of the project planning, program budgets, and monitors and approves expenditures, and provides required reporting and financial documentation. This position maintains and report out on services, ensuring all regulations including health & safety are met. The Coordinator is responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program. The Coordinator will as required liaise with the leadership team, the public, other service agencies and professionals.

Qualifications & Competence

•    Post-secondary education, preferably in Social Services field, or comparable experience
•    Two years’ experience working in the community social service sector
•    Experience with scheduling, payroll, budgeting and human resources 
•    Demonstrated knowledge of income assistance, affordable housing and health resources
•    A First Aid Training Certificate required and must pass a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sectors Clearance
Skills and Abilities:
•    Strong collaborative approach to delivering and developing programs and services.
•    Proven ability to lead and work with a staff team in a unionized environment
•    Demonstrated experience collecting program statistics and delivering reports.  
•    Strong time management skills with the ability to manage a workload with multiple priorities
•    Effective communication and conflict resolution skills

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until March 13, 2025 at 5:00pm

“All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9.” Internal applicants must apply through "Career Opportunities" on SAP. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal. 

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED. 
c. BCGEU, Shop Steward 

Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.