Position: Assistant Program Coordinator

Program: Adult Emergency Housing (Willow Lodge)

Position Type: In-scope

Employment Terms: Full-time, Term with possibility of an extension

Duration: Until March 31, 2026.

Position Location: Moose Jaw

Apply By: 11:59 pm (CST), August 9, 2025

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

DUTIES**:** Assistant Program Coordinator duties include the following**:**

• Oversight of daily Shelter operations including, but not limited to programming, cleanliness, yard maintenance appropriate to season.
• Report house maintenance issues/concerns
• Integrate and foster supportive cultural practices into programming
• Lead case planning and file management for program clients.
• Complete program reporting and administrative tasks.
• Provide clients with life skill development in real time and/or workshop settings.
• Supporting program staff in daily shelter operation and client work.
• Model and promote independent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Support staff to follow all program standards and policy.
• Provide on-call and staff scheduling support as required by program manager
• Perform other duties as assigned/needed.
• Maintain confidentiality.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 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: A combination of the following:

Education:

• Secondary education from Saskatchewan Polytechnic or Community Colleges, or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 1 year of practical experience.

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, 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.