Skills Development & Programming Coordinator

Skills Development and Programming Coordinator Job Posting About DEWC The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 1000 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website (www.dewc.ca [http://www.dewc.ca]) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services. The Opportunity The Skills Development and Programming Coordinator is responsible for volunteers, peers and programming within the DEWC shelters. She recruits, orientates, and schedules volunteers and peers as well as facilitates cultural, social, recreational, and educational programs and activities for the shelter members. Reporting directly to the Manager, Cultural & Skills Development Programs, the Coordinator will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to ensure services to women. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework. About You * You have at least 2 years related experience, preferably working with marginalized women in a non profit environment. * Experience developing and facilitating programs including assessment and evaluation * Experience providing assisted referral as well as familiarity with support services, agencies and community resources in the dtes. * You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the dtes, including gender based violence, mental health, homelessness, and addictions with an understanding of trauma-informed care responses. * Efficient organizational skills and administrative skills. * Excellent communication skills required. Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage including vision, prescription medications, alternative therapies, EAP, life insurance and long-term disability. Paid time off: 3 weeks paid vacation in the 1st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 13 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually. Access to time off to handle family or personal situations. For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC. Other perks: Compressed work schedule, employee loan program; Regular staff development days; DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions. POSITION DETAILS: * Temporary Full -Time * Work Schedule: * Week 1: Tuesday– Saturday 9:30am - 6:00pm * Week 2: Tuesday – Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm * Union position: BCGEU * Hourly Rate: $30.22 * Location: 412. * Application Closing Date: August 7th 2026, 2026. Start Date: ASAP To Apply: log in to ADP from a browser by clicking on the link below. You cannot access the posting through the App. Once you log in through the link below click Myself, under Talent click on Career Center click on the position you would like to apply for. https://online.adp.com/signin/v1/?APPID=WFNPortal&productId=80e309c3-7085-bae1-e053-3505430b5495&returnURL=https://workforcenow.adp.com/&callingAppId=WFN&TARGET=-SM-https://workforcenow.adp.com/theme/admin.html Indigenous women and women of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional languages spoken an asset. **While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**

The Coordinator manages the recruitment, orientation, and scheduling of volunteers and peers within DEWC shelters. They are also responsible for facilitating cultural, social, recreational, and educational programs for shelter members.

Candidates need at least 2 years of experience working with marginalized women in a non-profit setting. Knowledge of gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and addictions is required.

• Extended Health Coverage • Dental Coverage • Vision Coverage • Prescription Medications • Alternative Therapies • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Life Insurance • Long-term Disability • Paid Vacation • Paid Statutory Holidays • Paid Sick Days • Municipal Pension Plan • Compressed Work Schedule • Employee Loan Program • Staff Development Days

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Volunteer Recruitment
• Program Facilitation
• Program Evaluation
• Referral Services
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Organizational Skills
• Administrative Skills
• Communication Skills
• Anti-Oppression Framework
• Feminist Perspective
• Support Services
• Trauma Informed Approaches
• Time Off Management
• Administrative Functions
• Alternative Therapies
• Mental Health
• Communication
• Training And Development
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Loans
• Medical Prescription

• Social Services
• Management & Leadership
• Education
• Administrative
• Healthcare
• Skills Development Manager
• Family / School / General Case Manager
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

37 heures par semaine