Punjabi Parent Support Group Coordinator

Position: Punjabi Parent Support Group Coordinator - Reach Child and Youth Development Society )
Who we are:

REACH is a non‑profit organization in Delta,

B.C, committed to improving the quality of life for neurodiverse children, youth and young adults. Our organization has been providing services to children and their families since 1959. We provide timely, accessible family and person‑centered community‑based programs and services for Delta, Surrey, and Langley.

What we offer:

Strong community support with an established network of resources
A recognized organization with passionate staff that are committed to making a difference
Unionized work environment with the Health Sciences Association
Comprehensive total compensation package including Municipal Pension Plan, Extended Health and Dental coverages, generous vacation and holiday schedule, Wellness initiatives and resources, training opportunities and more.
The Prospect:  We are searching for a self‑starting Punjabi Parent Support Group Coordinator to join our team and fill an integral part of the outreach team Reach Child and Youth Development Society (REACH).
Reporting to the Positive Behavior Support Program Coordinator, this role assists families experiencing vulnerabilities to access the culturally safe help and services they require. Acting as a family navigator, helps identify and removes barriers to accessing and receiving services. Family support workers may also be liaised with in coordinating and delivering other services.
Key

Duties and Responsibilities:

Practices with culturally safe, trauma‑informed, relational, person and family‑centered approaches to develop rapport with the child, youth, and their family
Assists family to overcome barriers related to accessing services, including assistance with referral processes
Employs a strengths‑based approach to working with children, youth, and their family
Builds relationships and connections within the community to ensure up to date knowledge regarding programs and services for children, youth and families
Liaises with and/or promotes the interests of clients with other community service providers, professionals and school personnel as required. May accompany clients to meetings and appointments as required.
Arranges training sessions and parent information sessions as well as coordinates group events.
Facilitates and coordinates online connections via apps
Outlines services provided by Reach. Provides information on and referral to other community service providers, resources and professionals.
Encourages access and connection to existing services and supports
Identifies gaps, issues, and systemic community barriers and provides recommendations
Provides/plans educational sessions on topics related to community service organizations
Participates in team meetings and client case reviews as necessary
Maintains records and statistics and provides monthly reports to the Coordinator of the Positive Behaviour Support Program
Performs other duties as required

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in a related human / social services field
One (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Experience working within a multi‑disciplinary team, system navigation, establishing trusting relationships with children, youth, and families
Must be fluent in speaking and writing Punjabi and English, other South Asian languages are an asset
This position offers flexibility, competitive salary and the opportunity to make real and impactful positive change in our community. If you have a passion for service, working collaboratively and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Reach Child and Youth Development Society welcomes and encourages applications from members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email. We honor life experience and cultural backgrounds and take all forms of education into consideration.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with REACH.

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