Program Coordinator - Richmond Hill, Canada - Learning Disabilities Association of York Simcoe

Description

Organization Overview
The Learning Disabilities Association of York Simcoe (LDAYS) is a charitable non-profit organization which was established in 1976.

We provide leadership in Learning Disabilities advocacy, research, education, and services, and strive to advance the full participation of children, youth and adults with Learning Disabilities (LD) in society.

At LDAYS our vision is to assist individuals with Learning Disabilities achieve their full potential.

In doing so, we must consider three central branches of our association-our products and services, image and brand and funding.

Collectively, with the help of our community, members and funders we can achieve this vision.


We promote positive change through:
Innovation, Collaborative Partnerships, Credible Advocacy, Informed Public Policy, and Quality Products and Services.


Position Overview
We are looking for a competent professional to undertake a variety of administrative and program management tasks. You will help in planning and organizing programs and activities as well as carry out important operational duties. To be an excellent program coordinator, you must be organized and detail-oriented, comfortable working with diverse teams. If you have further skills in program development and community outreach, we'd like to meet you.


Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, implementation of social skills children and youth programs, including tutoring programs
• Management of Tutor data base including hiring and matching.
• Supervises reaching program targets and service expectations, regularly monitors programs evaluations and provides statistical analysis and reports on programs, services, and regular operational activities.
• Creates a recruitment plan for the tutor volunteers and general volunteers of LDAYS and increases program enrollment
• Schedule programs dates, oversee daily operations, coordinate the activities of the program and set priorities to manage the programs
• Act as liaison with community partners within York Region
• Mentoring student placements throughout the school year
• Assist with program planning and execution of all secondary school programs and initiatives including, Program events
• Supports with development the resources and training
• Assists with survey development and gathering program feedback
• Supports student recruitment initiatives for Secondary School programs including outreach communication, coordination and delivering presentations for the programs
• Creates tracking for student attendance and reconciles with registration
• Creates Program Location Profiles and tracks data
• Corresponds with teachers and community partners on program event details
• Seeking new opportunities for and managing the organizations community outreach activities
• Prepare an implementation action plan aimed at increasing the level of public awareness of the programs
• Works with Project Manager to coordinate logistics
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize jobs
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• An interest in working both independently and as part of a team in an office setting
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality
• Excellent understanding, keyboarding, and computer skills including Microsoft Teams and Google drives
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Creative, organized hardworking, selfmotivated, resultsoriented

Education and Experience

• Postsecondary education is required, on SSW, Child and youth, Education SSW or relevant field of study
• Experience working with educators and students
• Proven working experience in planning or coordinating programs in a nonforprofit setting 2years minimum
• Experience and understanding of working effectively in a diverse environment
• Sound judgement and decisionmaking skills with the ability to effectively administer/reinforce policies as appropriate
• Prior experience with technologies used for Learning and Outreach including, but not limited to,

Other

• Access to vehicle with a insurance liability of $1,000,000.000
• Criminal record and vulnerable sector check
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required
• Work Conditions and

Physical Capabilities:
fast-paced environment


HOW TO APPLY

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Non-Canadian applicants must have a valid employment Visa and proper documentation authorizing their ability to work in Canada.
• Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter addressed to the Executive Director Ms. Sirola indicating why you wish to join the team, how you would meet the essential criteria for this key position, and your salary expectation

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Due to the high volume ofapplicants, we ask that **no phone calls