Description
Porcupine Opportunities Program (POP), a non-profit organization that supports adults with intellectual and physical disabilities, is seeking an individual to fill a permanent full-time role as Program Coordinator in Tisdale.
The successful individual will be responsible to support the Program Manager and Executive Director in managing administrative, program, and supervisory responsibilities involved with operations of POPs day program and residential programs in Tisdale. This position will be the operational lead for all Porcupine Opportunities Program services delivered in Tisdale including day programming, supported living and residential services. This job will be temporarily based out of Porcupine Plain until the space in Tisdale is completed.
The successful candidate will have skills and experience in managing and supervising others as well as strong administrative skills. Other requirements include: strong oral and written communication skills; an ability to troubleshoot issues, make decisions, and think on ones feet; an understanding and affinity for working with others; and a positive, can do attitude. Experience working with people with disabilities is a significant asset.
Preference will be given to those with experience in a related field and/or post-secondary training related to the field of disability.
Must be willing to complete all training as required and be available to respond to emergency need
Other requirements include a valid drivers license with a clean driving record, a criminal record/vulnerable sector check, and willingness to respond to emergency needs as required.
Skills And Abilities
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
Target Groups or Clients
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with learning disabilities
Wage will be determined based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Flexible language requirement:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
