Senior Coordinator Employment Community Services
Senior Coordinator Employment Community Services
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Position: Senior Coordinator Employment & Community Services
Location: 1 Jim Flaherty St. Whitby ON
Assignment: Fulltime Salaried
Pay Rate: $50000 per annum. We also offer comprehensive 100 employer paid benefits flexible work environment and access to our superb sport fitness and recreational facilities.
Start Date: May 2025
You Belong!
We exist to unlock potential through the innovation of accessibility and to create a better barrierfree life for all Canadians. We strive to achieve this by reimagining accessibility and redefining the way Canadians live work and play. Our organization values being personcentred genuine flexible innovative and collaborative.
As an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion we welcome and encourage applications from all persons including but not limited to persons with disabilities racialized and Indigenous persons persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation and newcomers. We provide variations and accommodations at all stages of the employment and are committed to improving our process to be more accessible and equitable.
We understand that no one will ever meet all the qualifications or feel completely confident in performing every duty listed and thats okay! We are committed to the ongoing learning and development of our employees and gladly provide onthejob training and mentorship. Unless it says required (bolded for emphasis) please do not let any other qualification or duty discourage you from applying.
If you have any issues with the online application or have any questions about the job please email . We look forward to learning more about you and how you may be the person were looking for through your application!
The Position:
Reporting to Manager Employment & Community Services the Senior Coordinator Employment & Community Servicesis responsible for the direct coordination and monitoring of internal and external employment programs and collaboratively with the Manager the Senior Coordinator will support the development and implementation of employer and partnership outreach and engagement. The Senior Coordinator will possess a strong knowledge on gaps in the employment sector community services in Durham Region and outreach and engagement strategies.
What Youll Do:
- Program Development and Delivery
- You will work collaboratively with the Manager to develop review revise and operationalize quarterly plans.
- You will coordinate with the Research department and the Manager to identify and establish needs of communities and gaps in programs and services and you will design and implement programs based on the identified gaps.
- In partnership with the Research department and the Employment team you will implement the Program Impact Framework to measure and collect data related to outcomes goals and impact for participants of each program.
- You will collaborate with the Manager to develop and implement an effective outreach strategy to create and enhance relationships with community partners funders and employers.
- You will provide ongoing support to external employers partners and businesses with inclusive recruitment and hiring providing workplace accommodations and supporting all employees.
- Assess and Evaluate
- You will collaborate with the Research department to collect impact to ensure that workshops meet all expected targets and outcomes outlined.
- You will research develop and implement learning material related to the different skill development and social enterprise program.
- You will strategize and collaborate with the Manager and the Research team to identify program objectives and create innovative program models related to employment readiness.
- You will work with the Employment Counsellor to develop and deliver resources ensuring job seekers are supported and successful in the job development stage.
- Personnel & Administration
- You will collaborate with the Administrator and Facilitator Employment Services to oversee the daytoday operations of all employment workshops and programs addressing any issues that may arise with attendees parents staff and booking of rooms.
- You will assist with the management of the customer relationship management software including ensuring participant profiles services offered and program registration information are up to date.
- You will cultivate a personcentered environment through exceptional customer service.
- You will establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with members staff volunteers and community partners.
- You will supervise and support the implementation of inperson programs and services including but not limited to oncall support debriefing and monitoring facilitation.
- Engagement and Outreach
- You will establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with members staff volunteers and community partners.
- You will work collaboratively with the Manager to identify and foster strong partnerships and working relationships with stakeholders whose vision and values align with Abilities Centre.
- You will work collaboratively with the Manager to develop and implement an effective outreach strategy to create and enhance relationships with community partners funders and employers.
- You will work collaboratively with the Manager to upkeep develop and maintain a comprehensive employer database and create strong relationships with Durham Region employers as part of the recruitment strategy for Abilities Centre employment services.
- You will work collaboratively with the Manager to work with prospective employers to educate and understand the social and economic benefits of investing in a work culture that supports inclusion diversity equity and accessibility.
- You will represent Abilities Centre in business community networks and collaboration initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned by Manager Employment & Community Services.
What You Bring:
- Education and knowledge.
- You have postsecondary education in Social Services Career Counselling Community Services Developmental Services Adult Education or related field.
- You have 13 years experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- You are familiar with job searching techniques local provincial labour markets interviewing skills workplace accommodations and returntowork programming.
- Familiarity with AODA employment requirements Ontario Human Rights requirements Employment standards act (ESA) & Occupational Health & Safety Act is considered an asset.
- Knowledge and understanding of the notforprofit sector and community services in Durham Region is considered an asset.
- Compassion Communication and Relationship Building.
- You exhibit a high level of emotional intelligence cultural sensitivity and an awareness of barriers to success including learning limitations.
- You have effective planning organizing and time management skills and can work independently without close supervision.
- You are selfmotivated and resultsoriented and demonstrate initiative and contribute to a work environment that values and encourages innovation.
- You can make connections with peers leaders and stakeholders.
- You can facilitate decisionmaking influence without authority collaborate across teams and achieve results through effective negotiation and problemsolving.
- You are a team player flexible and can handle multiple tasks and demands efficiently.
- You have exceptional oral and written communication skills and are comfortable presenting to large groups.
- Organization.
- You have superior administrative skills demonstrating thoroughness and attention to detail.
- You can manage multiple demands and tight timelines through effective planning organizing and time management skills and can work independently without close supervision.
- You are selfmotivated and resultsoriented; you demonstrate initiative and contribute to a work environment that values and encourages innovation.
- Administrative Requirements.
- It is required that you have a current clear criminal record check for the vulnerable sector from the last 6 months.
- It is required that you have a current valid First Aid and CPR C / AED.
- CVRP and/or RRP certifications is considered an asset.
- Crisis Intervention and Prevention certification is considered an asset.
- You are flexible regarding work schedule including days evenings and weekends.
- You have access to reliable transportation.
Deadline to apply is Friday May 2 2025 at 7:00PM
Other details
- Pay TypeSalary
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
