Project Coordinator - Mississauga, Canada - Indus Community Services

Indus Community Services

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

JOB POSTING

Job Position:
Project Coordinator - Dementia Care

Department:
Health Services

Status:
Full Time Contract - 35 hrs per week _(Until March 31st, 2024 with the possibility of an extension)_

Location:
Mississauga & Brampton

Compensation:
$26.00 per hour

Indus Community Services is an accredited, not-for-profit community benefit organization that has served local communities for over three decades. We are a registered charity, supported by our donors and by all three levels of government.

Through our professional staff, we are a leader in the provision of culturally responsive services to newcomers, families, women & seniors.

Vision:
To be leaders in building strong and inclusive communities.

Mission:

We are a community benefit organization focused on building resilient and healthy communities by offering person-centered, anti-oppressive programs and services.

Position Summary:

Under the general guidance of the Manager, the incumbent will provide day-to-day leadership to the Dementia Care

Program, the Community Health Ambassadors (CHAs) and guide them in providing culturally specific community outreach, education, information and promote awareness on dementia related issues within the Peel community.

Responsibilities and Duties:
_(but not limited to)_

Lead the planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and coordinating all aspects of the project.
Lead, supervise and train the CHAs on all required tasks and to meet all program targets.
Coordinate with community partners & funder resources and supports as required.
Lead stats/data collection and analysis for the project ensuring accuracy and providing key insights to the Manager.
Coordinate the planning for program events, community education/outreach events, town halls, virtual sessions, including staff training and scheduling.
Conduct site visits across all community education/outreach events (schools, businesses/ places of worship).
Participate and support educational sessions for clients, caregivers, community members and town halls.
Coordinate community supports and distribution of other wraparound supports.
Participate in assign internal and external meetings and roundtables.
Order, manage inventory and distribute program supplies as needed.
In conjunction with the Manager:
Responsible for all aspects of program supervision through effective orientation, training, delegation, motivation of staff and conflict resolution.
Ensure a collaborative and cohesive team
Develop and conduct education sessions and focus groups
Develop and implement communications and marketing strategies for program.
Inform and educate community members on dementia awareness and stigma reduction. Organize information sessions, dementia kits and distribute resources through tabling sessions/events, presentations at local community venues, schools, religious venues and businesses.
Dispel culturally specific myths/misinformation through culturally and language specific education and information sessions.
Engage with local businesses, community groups, religious organizations, & respond to community members' queries & concerns regarding a variety of health promotion topics and provide strategies and resources to support community wellness and education.
Maintain appropriate recordkeeping/documentation, statistics and complete assigned administrative tasks as required by the funder.
Participate in staff and team meetings, and professional development opportunities as required.
Adopt safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately.
Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

Postsecondary education in a relevant discipline and a minimum of three years' experience in health promotion, health services and/or outreach in a community setting is required.

JOB POSTING

Management/supervisory experience including administration, management and organization, program development, personnel management preferably in the nonprofit, community services or health sector is required.
Strong knowledge and understanding of community resources of the Region of Peel.
Excellent communication and presentation skills to clearly convey information in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain messaging.
Knowledge of and experience with group dynamics and group facilitation approaches.
Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation for programs of a multidisciplinary nature, including experience with statistical analysis (quantitative and qualitative).
Strong critical analysis, problemsolving, planning, decisionmaking, leadership, organizational, and change management skills.
A strong team player, with demonstrated leadership skills to mentor, guide and support personnel under stressful conditions
Strong oral and written communication skills required and the ability to communicate in one or