Assistant Program Coordinator [YAT] (Permanent, Full-Time) - #2026074

About the role

The Assistant Program Coordinator (APC) will provide daily support for household operations and case management.

What you'll do

Assistant Program Coordinator duties include the following:

• Connect youth with Indigenous cultural activities, traditions, and holistic practices.
• Foster healthy relationship-building by engaging youth in positive, pro-social activities.
• Lead Indigenous engagement initiatives and participate in networking opportunities and community events.
• Support youth in developing leadership, life, and interpersonal skills.
• Coordinate and lead case planning and case management activities for program participants.
• Complete required reports, documentation, and administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Recruit and engage youth within the local service area.
• Model, encourage, and promote independent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Collaborate with other non-profit organizations across the province that deliver similar services.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
• Travel as required to support program delivery, community engagement, and organizational initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Knowledge, Skills and Assets:

• Working knowledge of the Mission, Vision and Values of the John Howard Society of Saskatchewan.
• Working knowledge of the characteristics of disadvantaged persons.
• Working knowledge of Restorative Justice and Harm Reduction practices.
• Understanding and commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Exceptional writing and case management skills.
• Strong verbal skills and the ability to communicate professionally.
• Resourceful, flexible, and well organized.
• Professional, responsive, and a positive work attitude.
• Ability to make sound, timely, and accurate judgment while navigating crisis.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must maintain a positive relationship with clients, other staff, businesses, and government agencies.
• Demonstrate empathy for those impacted by the Criminal Justice System.

Qualifications

Education:

• Secondary education from Saskatchewan Polytechnic or Community Colleges or University Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or minimum 1 year of practical experience working with individuals impacted by socio-economic issues including homelessness, trauma, addiction, mental health, poverty, and the child welfare

Practical Experience:

• Working knowledge and experience with individuals impacted by socio-economic issues, including: homelessness, trauma, addiction, mental health, poverty, and the child welfare system.
• Working with a range of diverse clients, indiscriminate of: age, gender, sexual orientation, abilities, socio-economic status, religious preference, etc.

Other:

• First Aid & CPR, ASIST, Non-violent Crisis Intervention, Food Safe would be considered an asset.
• Valid / Insurable Saskatchewan Driver’s License, insurable to drive clients in JHSS-owned vehicles.
• Cleared Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check, completed three (3) months prior to start date.

Capability:

• Computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Requires flexibility and should be able to work varying shifts

Additional Information

The above statements reflect general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be construed as the detailed description of all work assignments that may be inherent to the position.

Your past doesn’t need to define your future. JHSS requires a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check for all eligible employees, though the presence of a criminal record will not alone preclude employment and will be investigated to determine the circumstances and the relevance of the convictions for the position being considered in accordance with any applicable legislation.