Benches 2 Bridges - Markham, Canada - Agincourt Community Services Association

Agincourt Community Services Association

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Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Title:
Benches 2 Bridges (B2B) Lead Community Ambassador

Contract Part Time position (35 hours per week)

Contract Start date:
July 2, 2024;
Contract End date: December 31, 2024

Compensation:
$21.00/hour

Reports to:
Coordinator, South Markham CAT and CEO, Seniors Services Network

DEADLINE TO APPLY:
June 14, 2023

Lead Organizations
The South Markham Community Action Table (SMCAT) is co-led by ACSA and Seniors Services Network of York Region (SSN). ACSA is a non-profit, multi-service agency addressing needs and empowering children, youth, newcomers, homeless, and otherwise underserved communities. SSN delivers programs and services to older adults and seniors.

As a not-for-profit organization, SSN's objective is to create an inclusive society where the dignity of our aging population is maintained through promotion of independence, social inclusion, and volunteerism.

The position will be hired through ACSA; however, the Benches 2 Bridges project will be overseen by both ACSA and SSN.

About the Project
Community Action Tables (CATs) are community-driven, collaborative tables that inform the Community Safety and Well-Being plan for York Region.

CATs are comprised of a broad range of stakeholders that focus on local engagement to address Mental Health and Mental Well-Being and Housing Stability.

South Markham CAT's Benches 2 Bridges (B2B) Project is a localized solutions-based approach to address the crucial needs for shared spaces that foster connections, especially for newcomers and seniors who may face social isolation.

The project was developed from the findings of a study done by York University alongside the CATs to better understand the needs of South Markham residents and to support strategies aimed at addressing barriers to accessing mental health and mental well-being supports.

This project aims to create intergenerational spaces where people of different ages can come together, reduce loneliness, and provide opportunities for diverse perspectives and continuity.

Through this project, SMCAT will work with cultural organizations, host workshops, design and install benches that facilitate conversation and connect residents to community resources.

Summary of Job Functions

We are seeking a dynamic individual who can support the work and initiatives of the South-Central Markham Community Action Table (SMCAT) and the Benches 2 Bridges Project.

Specifically, the B2B Lead Community Ambassador is responsible for the community outreach and engagement, and support for implementing components (I.e. community outreach, support registration for each of the sites, support communications with the participants and workshop logistics, tracking quantitative measures) of the B2B Project under the direct supervision of the SMCAT Project Coordinator.

Duties Include:

Work collaboratively with the SMCAT Project Coordinator, Mental Health Committee Co-Lead, SMCAT team, Community Action Table and subcommittees to implement project initiatives and meet project objectives.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, community stakeholders and partners to support and advance the B2B Project goals and objectives.
Support the organization and coordination of workshops and events related to the B2B Project.
Work with the SMCAT Project Coordinator to develop and implement outreach strategies to engage residents and other stakeholders in the B2B Project activities.
Disseminate evaluation surveys to residents to better understand how project activities have supported mental health/mental wellbeing, housing stability, connection to community, and access to/knowledge of services available in community.
Collect and analyze data evaluation survey data in South Markham to inform the SMCAT as well as support the update of SMCAT's service navigation tool
Work with the community and Graphic Artist to ensure that community conversations are reflected in the designs of the various benches
Support the Arts Facilitator during the workshops with logistics (I.e. booking venues, confirming stakeholders, confirming registrations, preparing materials/areas for workshop activities, etc.)
Work with Website Designer to update service navigation tool to support the dissemination of learnings/resources gathered from the B2B Project.
Support the documentation of meetings, conversations and events specific to the B2B Project (I.e. meeting minutes, photographs, videos, testimonials, etc.)
Ensure resources are shared with project participants to support access to resources in mental health and mental wellbeing
Support the SMCAT Project Coordinator to prepare reports, presentations, and other materials to communicate the B2B Project progress and outcomes to stakeholders and partners.
Assist with other duties and responsibilities related to the SMCAT and the B2B Project as needed.

Qualifications