Trellis Society Looking for Program Facilitator – Part Time at Calgary, Alberta, Canada Full Time

Trellis works with young people, adults, families, and communities to unlock their potential and support their growth. We are focused on generational change by providing a spectrum of services for people of all backgrounds, including those with complex needs. Our programs improve access to resources, develop family and community supports and build people’s capacity to deal with life’s challenges.

With our support, people from all walks of life are empowered to move beyond systemic barriers, cultivate great outcomes and reach their full potential. We’re Trellis – and we’re always growing!

Our Values

Our values not only define who we are but also support Trellis to achieve our vision of everyone reaching their full potential.

• Courage: We willingly embrace growth, and don’t see it as optional
• Empathy: We relentlessly care about the growth of others and won’t let anyone go unsupported
• Learning: We choose to grow through uncertainty, even when the status quo feels easier
• Impact: We go beyond what seems doable and prove that growth is possible.

Our Commitments

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and connectedness, where everyone is welcomed. We believe in creating a workplace that celebrates diversity of our teams, our program participants and reflects the communities we serve.

We are committed to active reconciliation in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 calls to action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Reconciliation is a highly valued and integrated part of our culture and work. Trellis’ reconciliation journey is intentional with meaningful engagement from team members both collectively and as individuals.

What Trellis Offers

We provide people with meaningful work and are committed to offering equitable total compensation to all staff. This includes the following benefits:

• Flexible Health & Wellness Benefits
• RRSP Group Savings Plan
• Free and confidential support through the Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, Wellness Days and your Work Anniversary off
• Ability to swap statutory holidays for other days of importance to you
• Consistent Training & Development Opportunities
• Diversity and Inclusion embedded into everyday practice.
• Hybrid work schedule, allowing for a flexible workspace and place.

For more info on Trellis Society, visit www.growwithtrellis.ca or find us at @TrellisYYC on social media.

The Role: Program Facilitator- Permanent 20 hrs/week

The Program Facilitator is responsible for creating and facilitating remarkable youth group programming. This includes supporting and planning of assorted opportunities and activities that focus on youth engagement, promoting hope, social and emotional learning, identity, community connection, life skills and progress to self-sufficiency. This position is scheduled shifts each week.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning and Implementation

• Provide clients with a safe environment to learn new developmental skills, interact and build community with other peers, and enhance social, emotional, and experiential learning.
• Facilitation of group programming that comes from trauma informed, strength based, and culturally aware lenses.
• Demonstrate leadership in anti-racism and reconciliation.
• Be a liaison with families and/or natural supports.
• Participate in collaborative committees as they pertain to the Youth Strategy, including those of external agencies and Trellis’ own internal programs.
• Promotion of programming via social media and external connections.
• Provide referrals and system navigation to other agencies services when appropriate and requested by program participants.
• Other duties as required.

Outcome Reporting and Data Management

• Responsible for collecting necessary documents for services, including immigration information and all intake information as required by Trellis.
• Responsible for monthly reporting including icare data entry, tracking attendance, success stories, activity summaries, and all reporting required by Program Manager
• Collection of surveys and outcome measurement tools from youth participants
• Complete data collection and reporting for any applicable grants.
• Support in the writing of grant proposals and funding applications, and annual reports as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge and Skill Expectations

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Social Work, Education, Child and Youth Care, Behavioral Science, Psychology, Intercultural Studies, or a related discipline with a concentration on cultural studies an asset.
• 2-5 years’ experience in working with youth.
• Culturally competent, with an understanding of diversity and issues and/or barriers youth face and cross-cultural communication skills
• Ability to work in a variety of situations, develop and maintain relationships with other professionals within the community.
• Strong organization and administrative skills
• Able to work flexible hours according to the needs of the youth, including some evenings and weekends.
• Current Standard First Aid / Basic Rescuer CPR
• Criminal Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Welfare Intervention Check
• Language proficiency in other languages an asset.

Reporting Relationship

The Program Facilitator will report to the Program Manager of the Renfrew Hub.

Join Our Growing Team

The resounding impact we have on individuals and communities is thanks to our network of passionate, open minded and dedicated staff who are committed to the work they do everyday. We’re always growing and we’re looking for passionate people who want to grow with us! People who are eager to make an impact while continuing to grow their expertise.

We appreciate your interest and thank all who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted!