Please note this is a temporary position, covering a leave of absence with an anticipated end date of May 2028.

The John Howard

Society of North Island welcomes applications from all qualified applicants including but not limited by those of any gender, race, orientation, or disability. Multilingual skills and multicultural competence are assets.

The John Howard

Society of North Island is an employment equity employer. Two completed, acceptable criminal record checks are required. One from the Criminal Records Review Program through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and one from the Canadian Criminal Record Search of the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records, the Canadian Police Information Centre, and the Police Information Portal.

Job Title: Family Resource Coordinator Work site: Full Time Attendance Program, 180 Degrees Provides primary supervisory and support services to families who provide residential services to youth. Develops and implements a multi-faceted plan to recruit family homes for John Howard programs, including Full Time Attendance programs and Alcohol and Drug programs. Books and arranges respite placements for youth.

Participates fully as a member of the case management team for each youth placed with families. Provides youth and families, as required, opportunities to access community resources which will enable and encourage the youth to develop necessary education, personal, social and vocational skills. Provides liaison with probation officers, social workers, and family members involved with the youth.

Represents the agency in the community when required, and maintains healthy relationship with other helping organizations and the community at large. Completes reports and attends meetings as required by the agency and the Ministry for Children and Family Development. Post-Secondary degree in a related human/social services field and specialized training in MCFD home study preparation,



and a minimum of two (2) year’s recent related experience which should include: Experience working in group situations an asset.

Excellent knowledge of community resources. Demonstrated ability to plan and implement recruitment campaigns, including knowledge and experience of marketing strategies. Assertiveness and confidence in public settings.

Have the ability to form a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face. Accept clients’ rights to self-determination and individuality, and must not discriminate on the basis of Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, socio-economic status, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age. Have the ability to recognize persons with special needs and make appropriate referrals.

Have the ability to set limits and maintain the helping role for the practitioner, and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members. Have basic computer and Internet skills.

The Family Resource

Coordinator must have a valid driver's licence and secure, reliable transportation, and must obtain appropriate insurance as per Society policy. Considerable travelling throughout the region is required.

The Family Resource

Coordinator must be able to function independently.

The Family Resource

Coordinator may be required to be on-call at specified times and carry a pager or cellular phone. Weekend work and flexible hours may be required.

The Family Resource

Coordinator will follow the Code of Ethics and the Mission Statement of The John Howard Society of North Island.

The Family Resource

Coordinator will also abide by the relevant rules and regulations as set out by John Howard and the Ministry for Children and Family Development. Monday to Friday;

📌 Resourcing Coordinator (Campbell River)
🏢 THE JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY
📍 Campbell River