Prospect Human Services Society · 1 month ago
Program Coordinator- Outdoor Pursuits- People with Disabilities
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$52K/yr - $56K/yr
1+ years expProspect Human Services Society is a not-for-profit organization in Alberta that values diversity and inclusion. They are seeking a Program Coordinator for people with disabilities to facilitate outdoor programming, develop employability skills, and support client goals while ensuring safety and risk management protocols are followed.
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Responsibilities
Prepares for and facilitates a full range of programming with and for clients, with a focus on outdoor pursuits such as, but not limited to, hiking, rafting, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, climbing, outdoor recreation and other seasonal outdoor pursuits, with a focus on employment skill development
Participates and operates within the outdoor-specific risk management plan and ensures all safety policies and procedures are followed and maintained during program delivery
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
Qualification
Required
Degree or certificate in related field from a recognized post-secondary institution, such as, but not limited, Outdoor Leadership/Education, Eco-tourism, Sport & Recreation Management, social and/or human resources
1+ years of experience in a similar role, with a focus on outdoor recreation/leadership with demonstrated reliability shown in past positions/education
Demonstrated experience in risk management is considered a strong asset
40-hour Wilderness First Aid and OCC Level 1 Hiking certification, or willingness to obtain required certifications within first three months of employment
Valid Class 4 driver's license, or willingness to obtain required licensing within the first three months of employment
Preferred
Additional outdoor-related certifications or licenses are considered an asset
Company
Prospect Human Services Society
Prospect's Studio C helps people learn skills like planning, leadership & teamwork.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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