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Job Description:

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Youth Program Leader, Volunteer Engagement (Leader) the Youth Program Administrator is responsible for assisting the Leader with maintenance and administration of the youth volunteer programming, including: recruitment, screening, orientation & training, supervision, recognition, and evaluation. In addition, the Youth Program Administrator will work together with the Leader on program development, and with team members on site specific program implementation.

The Youth Program Administrator will support the optimal functioning of the Volunteer Resources and Engagement team, stepping in to support other duties and actions as required.

Travel will be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a college diploma or university degree in Child and Youth Care, Health Sciences, Education, Social Sciences or related field. A minimum of three years related experience. Experience as a volunteer.

Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team player.

  • Demonstrated experience working with youth ages 15-18.

  • Experience supporting volunteers or volunteer teams is an asset.

  • Demonstrated experience as a volunteer is an asset.

  • Demonstrated strengths in MS Office Suite, experience working within a database, and other administrative skills; understanding of volunteer databases an asset.

  • Solid understanding of the Volunteer Management Cycle.

  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

  • Demonstrated ability to plan and organize events, in person and virtual.

  • Proactive mind-set, willing to create new connections and develop partnerships.

  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and produce results with minimal supervision.

  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD5541.pdf

About Island Health

Hospitals and Health Care
5001-10,000

Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.

Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.

Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.

Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.

To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.

Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.