Prevention Coordinator

Position Summary

The incumbent will provide Sandy Bay Child & Family Services Inc. with preventative programming to ensure the well‑being of youth and their families in the community. The incumbent will work as a liaison between Sandy Bay Child and Family Services Inc. and the community resources to arrive at program cooperation, or program development, through public speaking, meetings, workshops and/or individual contacts.

• Maintains monthly prevention planning calendar of scheduled activities, contact with assigned youth with Prevention Supervisor assistance.
• Organizes, facilitates and coordinates community functions, including but not limited to meetings, workshops and ensuring facilities and required materials are in place.
• Maintains accurate documentation of community meetings, workshops, programs.
• Track ongoing prevention projects for Prevention Supervisor and report on those projects after completion.
• Book venues, coordinate activities, refreshments in conjunction of monthly prevention calendar.
• Must have strong computer skills, strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and office equipment.
• Must be able to work within a set budget (monthly calendar activities).
• Evaluates assessment process to ensure that it is effective in identifying prevention needs and meet community expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have a Social Services Diploma or a Child and Youth Care Diploma or equivalent from a recognized Post-Secondary Institute.
• Must have a minimum of Grade 12 Diploma from a recognized Educational Institute.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct work experience working with Child Services.
• Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Excellent work record/history.
• Must have a valid Manitoba Drivers License, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel.
• Must pass a Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Knowledge and respect of First Nations traditional culture and traditional philosophy.
• Ability to speak and/or understand the Ojibway language would be an asset.

Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens, First Nations, Métis, or Inuit candidates meeting the position requirements. All indigenous applicants are asked to self‑declare within their cover letter.