After-School Program Coordinator
After-School Program Coordinator
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Job Description
Job Title:AfterSchool Program Coordinator
Department:Housing
Reports To: Acting Housing Manager
Employment Status: Parttime Contract
Hours of Work:23 days per week 24 hours per session (flexible scheduling)
Location: 458 Fairall Street Unit 4 Ajax ONL1S 1R6
Application Deadline: May 20 2025
Job purpose
The AfterSchool Program Coordinator is responsible for planning coordinating and delivering a safe supportive and enriching afterschool program for youth aged 12 to 17 who are experiencing family housing precarity or homelessness. The program aims provide youth with access to traumainformed counselling group and individual mentorship life social and mental (confidence resilience selfregulation) skills development physical and recreational activities and leadership opportunities. Reporting to the Housing Manager the AfterSchool Program Coordinator will work closely with CDCDs Housing Department to ensure effective program delivery.
Company Overview
Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) is an independent notforprofit social planning organization that has been working to enhance the quality of life for individuals families and communities in Durham for 55 years. We organize a variety of research community development and social planning initiatives as well as administer and deliver front line social service programs. Please visit us at for more information.
Duties and responsibilities
- Using clientcentered antioppression antiracism traumainformed genderbased analysis plus and strengthbased approaches build relationships and establish rapport with existing community partners vendors landlords clients and staff.
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy protection measures for all community partners landlord vendors staff and clients.
- Promote a highfunctioning teamwork environment that is inclusive harmonious cooperative efficient and productive.
- Participate in promoting positive workplace culture through departmental and agency activities.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging summer activities and afterschool sessions for youth participants.
- Support outreach to engage local youth and promote program attendance.
- Assist with the setup and takedown of materials and supplies before and after each session ensuring the space is organized welcoming and ready for program activities.
- Monitor and record participant attendance at each session to ensure accurate tracking of engagement.
- Support the documentation of program outcomes by assisting in the collection of feedback and evaluation data to assess program impact.
- Integrate traumainformed practices and ensure a safe inclusive and supportive environment for all participants.
- Coordinate group and individual mentoring opportunities with adult volunteers.
- Contribute to program planning and evaluation offering feedback and suggestions for improvement based on youth input and observed needs.
- Collaborate with staff and volunteers to ensure smooth operation of the program.
- Encourage participation creativity and teamwork among youth.
- Promote and encourage active participation creativity and collaboration among youth by creating an engaging environment.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by Housing Manager or Housing Team Leads.
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Work Social Work or a related field (an asset but not required).
- Demonstrates understanding of the Durham Region social service sector and issues faced by equitydeserving and equityseeking populations we serve.
- Knowledge of genderbased violence antioppression principles and traumainformed approaches.
- Experience working with vulnerable youth populations and/or passion for working with youth and creating positive community experiences.
- Previous experience in community work peer leadership or youth activities (an asset but not required).
- Experience in program coordination group facilitation and community engagement (an asset but not required).
- Previous internship or volunteer experience in a communitybased setting is an asset.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
- Possesses working knowledge of current Windows Operating System Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel and PowerPoint).
Additional Requirements
- The AfterSchool Program Coordinator will need to be flexible to work evenings or weekend sessions and events as required.
- A valid Ontario drivers license (Class G) use of a vehicle and insurance with the ability to work in a variety of settings is an asset.
- The successful candidate must provide valid criminal records check prior to commencing employment.
- The physical ability to function effectively in an environment that includes both a normal office and duties being carried out in an external setting.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants are requested to submit their resume and a cover letter stating salary expectation while outlining their strengths experience and aptitude to fulfill the position requirements.
CDCD thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those asked for additional information and/or selected for an interview will be contacted.
CDCD is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that represents the cultural mosaic of the Durham Region and the communities we serve. We recognize the value that comes from the different viewpoints unique experiences and diverse perspectives of our employees who bring fresh new ideas to our business. Diversity plays a key role in our ability to deliver our mission.
CDCD is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples racialized persons/persons of colour persons with disabilities women LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to fostering innovative ideas and solutions.
As an employer CDCD has a duty to accommodate potential candidates throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
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