Community Resource Liaison - Etobicoke, Canada - Delta Family Resource Centre

Delta Family Resource Centre

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Etobicoke, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Community Resource Liaison (CRL)

(2 Part-time positions)

Delta Family Resource Centre (Delta Family, DF) is a community-based agency that has served communities in North-West Toronto for more than 35 years.

Situated in ethno-racially diverse communities, Delta Family equips people with the tools and resources they need to live progressively fulfilling lives, using community-grounded approaches.

A multi-ethnic, multi-site organization, Delta Family provides a responsive range of programs, services, and activities for families, young children and their caregivers, youth, the Black community, and seniors.

Committed to anti-oppression, addressing Anti-Black racism, and inclusive ways of engaging participants, Delta Family actively works to be part of a healthy, engaged, and empowered community where all people thrive.

Delta Family is seeking diverse (age, gender, and ethnicity) Community Resource Liaisons to design, develop and deliver the highly-targeted, community-based, and culturally relevant program activities (resource supports, information sessions, workshops, and community-related supportive services) tailored to the needs of Black students and families ("the Services") with a focus on confronting and addressing anti-Black racism.

Requirements and Responsibilities:

Conduct workshops that address and confront Anti-Black Racism and its impact on Black families, students, and their life success.
Provide informational sessions to students, families, and key stakeholders to raise awareness on issues regarding racism
Amplify the voices and experiences of Black students and families to activate changes in education systems
Provide referrals to existing services to address gaps in family needs based on assessment(s) (coordinating available resources)
Provide navigational support and work with Black students and families to identify their needs, aspirations, and goals, and implement culturally relevant and actionable plans to help them respond effectively to barriers to success, pursue opportunities, and selfadvocate. CRLs will provide guidance and support as students and families carry out their plans
Development of resources and tools to identify trends while addressing gaps in services across and within systems they engage with that create challenges in them as they aspire to reach their full potential.
Leverage crosssector networks to connect/refer Black families and children to appropriate and relevant community supports and services that will enhance the impact of the SFA program.
Provide Black students with culturally relevant mentorship, guidance, coaching, and other community supports to enable academic success.
Support Black students with the creation and implementation of education/career/life pathway plans as they relate to individual goal setting and achievement.

Secondary Roles and Responsibilities:

Participate in Training and Orientation.
Engage and collaborate with established Advisory Committees, FOCUS Tables, and other related networks.
Establish Partnerships / Formalize Relationships.
Develop and design program tools, program promotion, outreach plans, and other program material(s).
Conduct intake and needs assessments for referrals.
Data Management and tracking.
Other duties as assigned (interagency activities).

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in child & youth care, education, training, human resources, social work, or related area or relevant experience
Minimum of 2 years experience working with Black and racialized children and families
Experience with networking and liaising with community members, and agencies using a variety of approaches and engagement techniques
Lived experience of the impact of Anti-Black racism and oppression and of the issues facing diverse Black communities.
An understanding of the impact Anti-Black racism has on the Black youth and the need for culturally relevant programming for this constituency
Ability to work independently as well as functioning effectively as part of a team
Effective case management skills and experience using implementation tools for data management
Ability to prioritize tasks and effective documentation skills
Ability to facilitate and/or cofacilitate workshops and information sessions for diverse groups
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Supporting children, youth, and families through advocacy as they navigate the education system
Excellent followthrough when corresponding with clients, partners, and staff

All Delta Family positions are hybrid; staff are required to spend some time in the community - for without community, there is no Delta Family

Remuneration:
$47,908 - $55,000 per annum

(Pro-rated for 0.8 FTE)

Deadline: 3:00 pm April 21st, 2023

Anticipated start date:
Immediate (Please note that posting remains open until positions are filled)

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