Program Coordinator; infant​/parent focus

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0.8 FTE, 4 days per week (Tuesday to Friday), permanent position

A warm, energetic, resilient and down-to-earth leader to work with staff, teams and parents in groups is who we seek. Along with these qualities, other qualifications for this engaging job are:

• experience with equity-seeking populations and/or parents and children
• post-secondary degree in a related field essential
• knowledge of infant development, attachment & parenting
• experience with group facilitation, adult education principles
• staff supervision experience preferred; demonstrated aptitude essential
• love of / thrive on challenge, detail, variety, problem-solving
• a resourceful “self-starter” within a structure
• demonstrated empathy, non-judgmental approach, approachability
• exceptional communication and on-the-spot thinking skills essential
• experience with complex family/social issues requiring assessment and referral
• ability to work in a job where no two days are the same, involves complex issues, in groups and with individuals
• knowledge of related community resources and issues
• able to provide a reliable car to be used Tuesday to Friday; valid driver’s license
• clear criminal record and child abuse checks

Healthy Start is a prenatal and postnatal outreach organization that operates educational groups from 8 sites (downtown, North End and others), “wraparound” support, and is funded by both governments Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (PHAC) and Healthy Baby (Government of Manitoba). We are a small, friendly organization of 14 staff, half being outreach workers and we work in collaboration with nurses and other services.

Salary range $40,800 to $47,298 for 4 days per week. Salary determined based on experience. Parking provided.

• Apply by Wednesday, January 28
• Include a cover letter that includes a short point form outline about your specific interest in infant development and community work
• Indicate that you are applying for the Program Coordinator position
• Email:  with subject line “confidential Program Coordinator”

Healthy Start is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All responses are appreciated. An email confirmation will be sent.

Only those who have been selected for further screening will be contacted beyond this.

To learn more about us, check our website:  - Job description is on website ABOUT US page along with this posting.

Entry level

Full-time

Other

Non-profit Organization Management

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