A New Link Job Posting

Program Coordinator

Contract – 12 months with possible extension up to 18 months

Summary of Function

The Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the planning, directing, and facilitation of programming at A New Link, collecting statistical information of the program to be submitted to the Executive Director, facilitating individual counselling and case management, and some financial spending. The Program Coordinator facilitates an environment that promotes effective communication, positive relations and teamwork. The Program Coordinator functions within legislative requirements, regulations, policies and procedures and the Philosophy, Mission, Visions and Values of the Algoma Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Centre and oversees and contributes treatment planning of clients within a harm reduction model.

Program Coordinator Responsibilities

• Liaise with existing pregnancy/parent outreach initiatives to identify women in need of substance abuse services
• Work collaboratively with other addiction services within the continuum including withdrawal management services, assessment and referral services, residential and non-residential services, etc., and develop protocols where appropriate
• Provide individual and group counselling, case management and referrals to pregnant and parenting women with substance use concerns in collaboration with existing service providers
• Participate in existing community networks
• Complete intake, screening and assessment activities
• Complete all relevant documentation related to client service delivery
• Learn and use provincial database (CATALYST) proficiently
• Participate in weekly supervision meetings
• Complete project reports within set time frames
• Determine and implement project outcome measures
• Develop an information package which may be distributed by partners to women in this target group
• Provide updates for Breton House staff at regular intervals throughout the project
• Work within established budget guidelines
• Provide statistics to the Executive Director on a monthly basis

Hours and Compensation

The Program Coordinator position is an in-office, full-time position Monday through Friday. Regular work hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm, however additional hours may be required outside of regular work hours on an as-needed basis. After a successful probationary period of six (6) months, you will have access to paid sick days, paid vacation, and benefits package.

Rate of Pay

The rate of pay for this position is $26.50 - $28.00.

Program Coordinator Skills and Qualifications

Skills

• Effective leadership and time management skills
• Excellent ability to take initiative
• Superior teamwork abilities
• Effective creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent human services education with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience within the human services field
• Registration with a regulatory body required
• Demonstrated work within the mental health and addictions field
• Demonstration knowledge of substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and concurrent disorders
• Demonstration understanding of harm reduction model of recovery and case management
• Working knowledge of budgets

Interested parties are encouraged to apply via email to Pam Smykaluk at pamela@bretonhouse.ca no later than Friday January 16, 2026 by 4:00pm.

The Algoma Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to equity and inclusion amongst staff and applicants. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and abilities. If you require accommodations during the selection process, please contact Pam Smykaluk at pamela@bretonhouse.ca.