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Youth Program Coordinator (Life Program Coordinator) SOLO with Support

CHIMO: Where What You Do Matters for A Lifetime.
The Solo with Supports (SWS) Program provides individualized, trauma-informed services that support youth as they build independence, life skills, and meaningful connections within their communities. The LIFE (Learning, Identity, Friendship, and Empowerment) Program enhances these services by providing individual and group programming that promotes personal growth, healthy relationships, emotional wellbeing, community engagement, and successful transitions into adulthood.

We are seeking a passionate and creative Life Program Coordinator to develop and facilitate engaging life skills programming for youth. This role combines program development, youth engagement, case collaboration, group facilitation, recreation programming, and community outreach to support young people in building independence and successful transitions into adulthood.

Hours of Work: 30 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate engaging LIFE Program activities and group sessions that support youth development and independence.
• Plan programming focused on life skills, emotional regulation, healthy relationships, education, employment readiness, recreation, culture, and community engagement.
• Build strong therapeutic relationships with youth to encourage participation, growth, and positive outcomes.
• Develop monthly program schedules and coordinate community activities, events, and outings.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, community agencies, schools, and internal teams to enhance programming and participant supports.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through participant feedback and continuously improve programming.
• Create promotional materials and communicate program opportunities with participants and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation, session notes, attendance records, and reports in accordance with agency standards.
• Foster safe, inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed learning environments.
• Support youth with complex needs using strength-based, relationship-focused, and evidence-informed practices.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong relationship-building and facilitation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Creativity and enthusiasm in developing engaging individual and group programming, workshops, activities, and resource materials.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management abilities.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based, relationship-focused, and culturally responsive practice.
• Experience working collaboratively with youth, families, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to promoting youth wellbeing, independence, and belonging.
  
  

Education and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Disability Studies, Psychology, or a related human services field.
• Minimum two (2) year of experience working with children, youth, or families.
• Experience facilitating individual or group programming is considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Access to a reliable vehicle and the ability to meet agency driving requirements.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Record Check.
  
  

Why Join Us?

At Chimo Youth Retreat Centre, 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 (12) days per year.
• Paid sick and wellness leave equivalent to eight (8) 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.

If you are passionate about youth development and enjoy bringing creative ideas to life, this may be the opportunity for you.