Ready to make an impact with our dedicated team? Dive into a journey of purpose and impact with SOS! SOS is a volunteer-based non-profit organization meeting the needs and improving the lives of District 69 residents since 1968. SOS provides more than 20 local programs and services to all ages, including programs that meet basic needs and promote healthy living and social connections.
Join our Child, Youth and Family Program Team and help create supportive, engaging spaces where children, youth, and families feel seen, supported, and inspired. As a team member, you’ll bring warmth, creativity, and care to every interaction—organizing meals, games, arts and crafts, and meaningful activities that build confidence, connection, and joy. If you believe in the power of community and want to make a real difference in people’s lives, we’d love to welcome you to our team.
As an SOS Team member, you will enjoy:
- Benefits: including health, vision, dental, group life and disability insurance, and RRSP matching
- 2 weeks’ vacation, increasing to 3 weeks after 2 years of employment.
- Paid sick leave, in addition to 5 days paid BC sick leave.
- 4 paid bonus days off: 1 on your birthday, 2 at Christmas, and 1 at Easter.
- Dynamic, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership, coordination, and administrative support for Kids Movement (Grades 4–6) and Family Night programs, ensuring program quality and alignment with organizational goals.
- Leads and supports program staff, volunteers, and practicum students to ensure effective program delivery.
- Plans and facilitates program activities, including meals, games, arts and crafts, and group engagement.
- Coordinates program logistics such as scheduling, room setup, supplies, and safety procedures.
- Maintains program documentation, attendance records/database, reporting, and administrative tasks.
- Builds positive relationships with children, youth, and caregivers, and provides referrals to appropriate resources when needed.
Qualifications:
- Degree in related discipline is preferred. Minimum two years of related experience in program development/delivery and supervision of front-line staff.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of community-based programs and program development.
- Excellent leadership, strong teamwork, communication, boundaries and relationship building skills.
- Must have reliable transportation and a Class 5 Driver’s License.
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, split shifts, including evenings and weekends as required.
Rate of Pay: $25-$27/hour, dependent on qualifications and experience + Benefits after 6 months
Deadline: Once position is filled.
Note: Offer of Employment contingent on references, Police Information Check and provincial Criminal Record Check required.
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Child, Youth and Family Programs Manager,
Society of Organized Services (SOS),
PO Box 898, 245 West Hirst Avenue,
Parksville, BC V9P 2G9.
Email: adminsupport@sosd69.com
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
