Assistant Program Coordinator My Place

Assistant Program Coordinator [My Place] (Permanent, Full-Time) - #2026078

Position: Assistant Program Coordinator

Program :
Housing First(My Place)

Hourly Pay: [$23.70 to $25.63]

Final date to receive applications: : 11:59 pm (CST),September 29, 2026

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We're a well-established non‑profit provincial organization that provides effective, just, and humane services in response to the causes and consequences of crime, and assists individuals who are at risk or are involved in the criminal justice process.

The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan provides prevention, intervention, support services, and advocacy for individuals who are at risk or are involved in the criminal justice process.

Communities have effective, just, humane practices that support positive social outcomes

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The Assistant Program Coordinator (APC) will provide daily support for household operations and case management.

Assistant Program Coordinator duties include the following :

• Oversee daily program operations.
• Provide support and guidance to program staff.
• Attend meetings with partnering agencies and funders as required.
• Support and assist caseworkers in crisis intervention and behavioral support for high‑risk participants
• Lead case planning and management for participants in the program to ensure the services being provided are risk reductive, individual, integrated, and participant orientated.
• Support participants using a trauma informed and restorative justice lens.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with landlords and other agencies.
• Role model and encourage independent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Completing reporting and administrative tasks to program and funder standards.
• Provide on‑call and scheduling support as program requires.
• Perform other duties as assigned/needed.
• Maintain confidentiality.

• The successful candidate must be able to meet the physical demands of working in a residential home environment while providing quality support to clients.
• This position requires the ability to safely lift and carry household items, groceries, and other materials as part of daily responsibilities. The role involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, and driving throughout the workday, with regular movement between tasks and client support activities.
• Candidates must be comfortable climbing stairs, performing general housekeeping duties, making beds, accessing storage areas, and completing seasonal outdoor tasks such as yard maintenance and snow removal. The position also requires the ability to push, pull, bend, and perform other physical movements necessary to maintain a safe and supportive home environment.
• Successful candidates will possess the physical stamina, mobility, and flexibility to perform the essential duties of the position safely and effectively while supporting the needs of clients.

• Working knowledge of the Mission, Vision and Values of the John Howard Society of Saskatchewan.
• Working knowledge of the characteristics of disadvantaged persons.
• Working knowledge of Restorative Justice and Harm Reduction practices.
• Understanding and commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Exceptional writing and case management skills.
• Strong verbal skills and the ability to communicate professionally.
• Resourceful, flexible, and well organized.
• Professional, responsive, and a positive work attitude.
• Ability to make sound, timely, and accurate judgment while navigating crisis.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must…