Trans & Non-binary Career Connections Program - Toronto, Canada - Sherbourne Health

Sherbourne Health

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Toronto, Canada

6 days ago

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Description

internal/external posting

job title:
Trans & Non-Binary Career Connections Program Coordinator

job ID #:

CHCBI TNBCC PC

department:
CommunityHealth and Capacity Building Initiative

reports to:
Program Manager, Capacity Building Initiatives

salary range:
CS3 $27.82 to $35.14 per hour

status:
Full-Time, Contract (1 year and 6 months)

hours: 37.5 hours per week

Who we are:

Sherbourne is a leading provider of quality health care and transformative support to people who face social, economic, and other systemic barriers.

Our mission is to be a dynamic provider of integrated health services, community programs and capacity-building initiatives that enable people and diverse communities to achieve wellness.

Sherbourne provides innovative health care and social services to the diverse urban population of southeast Toronto.

While our doors are open to everyone, we focus on people who are homeless or under-housed; 2SLGBTQ, and newcomers to Canada.

We are funded by the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health Toronto, Ministry of Community, children and Social Services, City of Toronto and many generous companies, groups and individuals.

Working at Sherbourne
At Sherbourne Health, we care about our staff and recognize that our biggest strength is our people. We have a solid commitment to life-long learning which is demonstrated through our professional development program. We invest in collective work and staff training to improve client care.

We supplement this by creating a low-barrier work environment built on equity and respect, while working together in caring, cohesive teams and providing opportunities for advancement.

we believe in work-life balance and offer:

A competitive salary.
Membership in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
Four weeks of vacation per year (to start).
Four personal days per year.
An extended healthcare and dental package.
Life insurance.
An employee assistance plan.
A generous professional development plan: up to $1300 to be used towards learning activities.
Six fully paid professional development days per year related to position/responsibilities.

about the role:

scope of the mandate:

day to day responsibilities:

Career Connections Program Coordination

Responsible for the overall coordination of trans and nonbinary career connections program in collaboration with Sherbourne staff, community partners and community members.
Under the guidance of the Program Manager, establishes goals and deliverables for each cycle of a group.
Identifies barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews.
Conducts assessment to determine current service gaps for unemployed and underemployed trans and nonbinary population and identify resources to address the gap.
Conducts intake for participants, registers participants for job fair and trans employment support groups.
Coordinates the development of a resource list of transfriendly services, programs, and tools to distribute to job fair attendees.
Develops a comprehensive plan for the inaugural trans job fair, including logistics, outreach, and marketing and implement programs focused on the optimization and continuous improvement of the performances and practices.
Develops workback plans to ensure that services meet established goals and deliverables.
Ensures effective communications with other departments within Sherbourne Health as well as with external agencies.
Responds to internal enquires about trans and nonbinary career connections program.
Acts as a resource for participants and Sherbourne team members providing information and support, as needed.
Fosters and maintains relationships with participants.
Schedules activities related to career map sessions, job search workshops, group mentorship including coordinating speakers/guest facilitators, booking space or locations, and supporting participants.
Coordinates client engagement and codesign working group.
Coordinates the creation of a new employment support group that is cofacilitated by a mental health counselor.
Communicates effectively with other Sherbourne programs and partner agencies to ensure service is integrated.
Liaises and collaborate with other Sherbourne teams and building maintenance to ensure smooth operations and maintenance of employment fair, and group activities.

Community Development

Liaise and collaborate with external groups/agencies, strengthen, and build partnerships with other organizations aimed at fostering the development of collaborative projects.
Responds to community inquiries about group programs and support available.
Initiates outreach to priority populations to increase accessibility within group programs.
Liaise with and provide data and information to Management upon request as it relates to the program.
Foster ongoing partners