EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM LEADER (Community Service Assistant 5) *Please apply to www.surreycareers.ca Municipality: City of Surrey This posting closed on June 28, 2012 at 4:30 PM Department: Parks Recreation and Culture Job Description: The Emergency Social Services Program Leader performs community service work in the coordination and implementation of the Emergency Social Services Program. Duties: As the Program Leader, you are responsible for assisting in the coordination of the City’s Emergency Social Services Program and will carry out a variety of organizational and administrative responsibilities related to the planning and implementation of the program. These include assisting in the recruitment, retention and appreciation of volunteers, development of a quarterly ESS Newsletter, coordinating staff and volunteer training programs, building relationships with suppliers and creating the establishment and maintenance of supplier agreements for services (food, clothing, lodging), act as a liaison with support programs and community organizations, attend meetings to promote public awareness at community events and assist in the development and exercise of response plans Educational Requirements: The successful applicant must have completed Grade 12, some post-secondary education from a recognized institution, supplemented by 2 years related experience including supervision in community service work or area of specialty or and equivalent acceptable combination of training and experience. Emergency Social Services training such as Reception Centre Course, Managing Walk-In Volunteers or Group Lodging Course would be considered relevant post secondary education. A valid BC Driver’s License with a safe driving history and an Occupational First Aid Level One Certificate is required Skill Requirements: Knowledge of operation of standard office equipment including a computer terminal and software applications related to the work performed is required. Salary: hourly Additional Information: Please apply to www.surreycareers.ca Web Address: www.surreycareers.ca Address: 14245 - 56th Avenue Surrey, British Columbia V3X 3A2, Canada E-mail: humanresources@surrey.ca Fax: Opening Date: June 8, 2012 08:30 AM Closing Date: June 28, 2012 04:30 PM Back