Program Coordinator

Job Description:

REACH Foundation is Hiring a Program Coordinator

REACH Foundation is looking for a strong leader with experience in leading programs and a passion for supporting youth in recovery for mental health challenges, including addictions. The Program Coordinator will work directly with the Program Manager to coordinate our Building Your Foundation program for youth under 30 who are experiencing homelessness or housing challenges. This full-time position will provide the opportunity to work in a group as well as support participants in a one-on-one setting.

About REACH Foundation

REACH Foundation is a registered charity located in Charlottetown, PEI, that supports the needs of youth in recovery for mental health challenges, including addictions. REACH's mission is to empower youth in recovery with confidence in their ability to reach their goals. A core value at REACH is that we learn best by doing, so all our programs provide opportunities to practice new skills in a supportive environment.

Our goal is to provide youth with a safe, healthy, and inclusive learning environment as youth transition from treatment to reintegration into the community. Our programs provide youth with skills training, education, counselling, and hands-on experience in our social enterprises to build confidence and empower youth to reach their recovery goals.

The Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Program Team to create and host activities daily for participants in the Building Your Foundation program. This program provides youth with recovery skills and activities to help them build healthy routines and strengthen their essential skills. To be successful in this role, you would have a compassionate understanding of mental health/addictions, be comfortable facilitating group discussions, be a confident leader, and be willing to go the extra mile to empower participants to achieve their goals.

Primary responsibilities:

• Provide one on one case support to clients, including referrals, advocacy, assistance with appointments, etc.
• Provide support and encouragement to program participants.
• Foster a safe and inclusive environment for individuals seeking assistance.
• Organize activities for the program participants.
• Assist participants in identifying and achieving their personal goals.
• Collaborate with and lead other team members to develop and implement support plans and create educational materials.
• Help order and prepare food during program sessions.
• Use of database systems to maintain confidential records and notes for clients.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of participants.
• Occasionally transporting participants using REACH's Employment Shuttle.
• Representing REACH at community events or meetings.
• Conduct outreach work in the community to connect with service providers and potential participants.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in a social science or equivalent.
• Experience leading programs or instructional sessions.
• Experience working with youth with mental health or addictions challenges.
• Must have valid driver's license and be able to provide Driver's Abstract.
• Lived experience with mental health and/or addictions would be considered an asset.

This full-time position will begin immediately at our Charlottetown facility. The position is 37.5 hours per week and has a salary range of $24.00-$28.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume below to Lisa MacKinnon, Executive Director by October 28th, 2026.

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