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Social skills and SoAR Facilitators are an ongoing opportunity for a casual on call contract. If you are looking for a career working with children with learning disabilities and are able to travel acroos York or Simcoe locations please apply!

 

Program Coordinator -SoAR Program -Part Time with potential for fulltime.

We are looking for a competent professional to undertake a variety of administrative and program management tasks. You will help in planning and organizing educational programs and activities as well as carry out important operational duties. To be an excellent program coordinator, you must be organized and detail-oriented, comfortable working with diverse teams. If you have further skills in program development and community outreach, we’d like to meet you.

Position Overview

We are looking for a competent professional to undertake a variety of administrative and program management tasks. You will help in planning and organizing educational programs and activities as well as carry out important operational duties. To be an excellent program coordinator, you must be organized and detail-oriented, comfortable working with diverse teams. If you have further skills in program development and community outreach, we’d like to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

· Responsible for the development, implementation of the SoAR children and youth program.

· Schedule programs dates, oversee daily operations, coordinate the activities of the program and set priorities to manage the programs

· Management of Tutor data base including hiring and matching.

· Supervises reaching program targets and service expectations, regularly monitors programs evaluations and provides statistical analysis and reports on programs, services, and regular operational activities.

· Case management and maintains documentation of client’s files/database, records of service and participant progress reports on internal database

· Creates a recruitment plan for the tutor volunteers and general volunteers of LDAYS and increases program enrollment

· Act as liaison with community partners within York Region

· Mentoring student placements throughout the school year

· Assist with program planning and execution of all social skills programs and initiatives, including program events and camps

· Supports with development of the resources and training

· Assists with survey development and gathering program feedback

· Supports student recruitment initiatives for social skills programs including outreach communication, coordination and delivering presentations for the programs

· Creates tracking for attendance and reconciles with registration

· Corresponds with parents and families on program details

· Seeking new opportunities for and managing the organizations community outreach activities

· Prepare an implementation action plan aimed at increasing the level of public awareness of the programs

· Other duties as assigned

Skills

· Excellent organizational and time management skills

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize jobs

· Ability to communicate effectively

· Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

· An interest in working both independently and as part of a team in an office setting

· Ability to always maintain confidentiality

· Excellent understanding, keyboarding, and computer skills including Microsoft Teams and Google drives

· Attention to detail

· Willingness to learn

· Creative, organized hardworking, self-motivated, results-oriented

Education and Experience

· Post-secondary education is required, on Education, SSW, Recreation, or relevant field of study

· Experience working with exceptional children and families

· Proven working experience in planning or coordinating programs in a non-for-profit setting 2-years minimum

· Experience and understanding of working effectively in a diverse environment

· Sound judgement and decision-making skills with the ability to effectively administer/reinforce policies as appropriate

· Prior experience with technologies used for Learning and Outreach including, but not limited to,

digital audio/video editing, web-based applications, Zoom, Skype, etc.

Other

· Access to vehicle with a insurance liability of $1,000,000.000

· Criminal record and vulnerable sector check

· Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: fast-paced environment

 

HOW TO APPLY

· Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Non-Canadian applicants must have a valid employment Visa and proper documentation authorizing their ability to work in Canada.

· The Learning Disabilities Association of York Simcoe is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. LDAYS is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the high volume of applicants, we ask that no phone calls are accepted regarding this position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 to $22.00 dependant in experience

Additional:
Health Benefits                                                                                Casual dress
Flexible schedule
On-site parking
Paid time off

Work Location:

In person in Richmond Hill but travel across York Region and Simcoe County may be require as a part of the job

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Due to the high volume of applicants we ask that no phone calls are placed regarding this position

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Application deadline: 2025-03-28

Those wishing to be considered should submit their resume and cover letter to:

 HR Committee at

info@ldays.org