Position: Assistant Program Coordinator
Program: Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP)
Position Type: In-scope
Employment Terms: Permanent, Full-time
Vacancies: 1
Apply By: 11:59 PM (CST), August 17, 2025

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, or designate, the Assistant Program Coordinator will provide daily support to the operations, case management, and data analysis of the program.

DUTIES: Assistant Program Coordinator duties include the following:

• Support program operations.
• Lead in case management and case planning.
• Assist clients in looking for possible housing.
• Provide support and guidance to program staff.
• Assist in developing and carrying out crisis plans.
• Provide institutional support, including answering incoming calls.
• Represent as the designated access point for JHS to HIFIS.
• Make referrals to other professionals and advocate on client behalf.
• Partner with local agencies to develop responsive supports for clients.
• Role model and encourage independent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Provide such reports, records, statistics, and budget information as may be required by the program criteria.
• Complete administrative tasks.
• Provide on call and staff scheduling support if program requires.
• Perform other duties as assigned/needed.
• Maintain confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS: A combination of the following:

EDUCATION

• Secondary education from Saskatchewan Polytechnic or Community Colleges, or Bachelor’s degree, in a relevant field and one (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.

• Support program operations.
• Lead in case management and case planning.
• Assist clients in looking for possible housing.
• Provide support and guidance to program staff.
• Assist in developing and carrying out crisis plans.
• Provide institutional support, including answering incoming calls.
• Represent as the designated access point for JHS to HIFIS.
• Make referrals to other professionals and advocate on client behalf.
• Partner with local agencies to develop responsive supports for clients.
• Role model and encourage independent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Provide such reports, records, statistics, and budget information as may be required by the program criteria.
• Complete administrative tasks.
• Provide on call and staff scheduling support if program requires.
• Perform other duties as assigned/needed.
• Maintain confidentiality