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Bridges to New Life Society is a Canadian Registered Charity
# 88963 7823 RR001
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CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Job Description:
Volunteer/Client Development Coordinator
DUTIES OVERVIEW: Manage client case portfolios; facilitate client development and interpersonal relations with clients, as well as coordinate Client/Volunteer Discipleship program. Duties & responsibilities will evolve as this new position develops.
Purpose: To improve and expand Bridges one to one volunteer/client interaction with the goal of becoming more intentional about setting and accomplishing goals that will move both parties toward becoming all they can be in Christ.
Tasks
- To learn, become proficient with and improve the tools Bridges uses to case manage its clients and workers (a one year process)
- Be available for in office one to one counseling
- Build personal relationships with clients & volunteers
- Assist with Bridges bookkeeping
- Minister to offenders by becoming involved in their personal lives (take out for coffee, counseling, filling out forms, providing transportation, etc.)
- Regular visitation at Safe House, particularly on weekend evenings 8-12pm
- Urine test & evict errant Safe House residents
- Visit federal halfway houses at 4:30 pm for meals at least 2x per week
- Maintain accurate records of all contact info in Bridges database.
- Coordinate, train, supervise and encourage Bridges volunteers for the effective case management of clients in the field
- Encourage and improve regular volunteer record keeping and reporting
- Maintain an accurate and intentional case management file for every client who comes to Bridges Kelowna Complex, including Safe House residents
- Provide transportation for offenders’ appointments, food bank, social & recreational events, Overcomers’ and church etc., delivery of furniture)
- Assist with organizing & promoting Bridges services & activities to clients & volunteers
- Work with Director to plan events, delegate tasks and supervise activities, ensuring safety and success.
- Affirm, encourage & value clients’ and volunteers’ input and suggestions
- Perform some building maintenance and cook occasional suppers for Safe House Residents
- Record Bridges events via video camera and create quality promotional video
- Other duties as assigned by Director
Requirements/Abilities
- Vibrant relationship with God through Jesus Christ
- An attitude for excellence - always striving to do things better
- Team player with a teachable spirit & servant heart
- Gifts of Wisdom, Administration & Encouragement
- Christian counseling skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate, delegate and train others
- Proficient with computers and various windows programs
- Accurate computer data entry and typing skills (min 40 wpm)
- Proficient with accounting/Quickbooks
- Able to maintain office computers & trouble shoot problems
- Skilled at writing, newsletters, program development, how to instructions
- Enjoy recreational activities (indoor & out)
- Flexible work schedule – afternoon/evenings (Thursday – Monday)
- Experience with video camera use and video production
- Own a reliable vehicle, preferably a van
- Willing to travel – Vernon, Kamloops, lower mainland as needed (Drop-in’s, chapel services, Info fairs
Pay Range $15 - $25 DOE
Other Ways to Help:
Mentor - be a friend, spend one hour per week helping a client establish some positive community connections & lifestyles
Prayer Warrior - this is where the real battles are either won or lost
Pen pal - correspond with someone in prison
Assist with:
Employment - one of our clients greatest needs
Accommodation - a positive home environment is critical to making a fresh start
Home Furnishings & Clothing - we accept donations
Special Events
Weekly 12 Step Program
Prison Chapel Services
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