The John Howard Society of PEI Looking for Reaching Home Co-Ordinator at Charlottetown, PE Full Time

JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY PEI

Job title: Coordinator for Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy

Work Location: Sherwood Business Centre, Suite 21

Start Date: ASAP

Reports to: John Howard Society Executive Director

Full Time: 37.5hrs. per week

Salary: Salary 52,650.00 – 58,500.00 based on education and experience

General Description: The Reaching Home Coordinator has a senior level responsibility to provide direction and oversight for the implementation and delivery of the Government of Canada’s Homelessness Strategy program on behalf of the John Howard Society of PEI. Reaching Home is a community-based program aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness by providing direct support and funding to Canadian communities and funds activities that contribute to the objectives of this program. This position will work within a not-for-profit environment and work effectively with volunteer advisory boards, Federal funding representatives and other community and government partners. (For more details on Reaching Home go to their web site).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provide secretariat, professional and leadership support to the Chair and Community Advisory Board;

· Solicit submissions for funding through a Call for Proposal;

· Review project applications for completeness and eligibility then distribute to the Community Advisory Board for assessment and recommendations;

· Prepare third party agreements for the Community Advisory Board approved projects;

· Process claims ensuring expenditures meet Reaching Home Federal Government eligibility requirements;

· Provide effective project management and guidance to sub-projects;

· Provide guidance and facilitate joint communication between approved Reaching Home projects;

· Provide quality control of sub-contractors through regular monitoring and ensure compliance to project requirements;

· Plan and host Community Engagement forums (post COVID);

· Provide an advocacy resource on behalf of volunteer advisory boards and for related activities and projects of Reaching Home;

· Prepare annual planning and reporting documentation per Federal Government requirements;

· Develop and maintain an appropriate financial accounting and filing system;

· Collect and analyze data as required;

· Provide oversight to Coordinated Access Data Collection, the assessment tool to evaluate housing needs;

· Maintain the administrative unit to manage Reaching Home funds and activities;

· Prepare and deliver community presentations on Reaching Home related programs and activities;

· Coordinate media requirements on behalf of the Reaching Home program;

· Represent Reaching Home on national, provincial and municipal initiatives relating to homelessness and housing;

· Perform other related duties as required.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

· Post-secondary education in management, business studies or other related fields;

· Extensive experience working with volunteer boards and community-based organizations.

Personal Skills and Attributes:

· Community, organizational, development and networking abilities

· Project management skills and attention to detail

· Ability to work to a deadline

· Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a small team

· Broad base of relevant technical knowledge and skills related to financial management(create and monitor funding budgets)

· Ability to prioritize multiple demands

· Creative thinking

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Excellent computer proficiency

· Data management and statistical analysis skills would be an asset

· Reliable vehicle

Other:

· Successful applicant must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check prior to receiving an offer of employment

· Closing date: Midnight – April 10th, 2022

· Only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted

· No telephone calls please

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: $52,000.00-$58,500.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• administrative assistant: 1 year (preferred)
• receptionist: 1 year (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-04-10