Program Development Specialist - Lindsay, Canada - Big Brother Big Sisters Kawartha Lakes Haliburton

Description

Big Brothers Big Sisters KLH is a youth serving agency that focuses on providing programs for those age 6 to 16.

We facilitate mentoring relationships in the community and local schools. As our Program Development Specialist you will review, update, pilot and evaluate 4 group programs. Responsible to the Program Manager.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review current group programs and make needed updates to information and delivery.
• Pilot the group programs and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Networking with Board of Education representatives and other related agencies in the community to create an awareness of the goals and objectives of Big Brothers and Big Sisters
• Maintain proper documentation in accordance with national standards
• Manage a small case load ensuring that match monitoring and evaluation systems are in place and including statistics of previous and ongoing matches
• Refer families to other agencies and/or programs as appropriate and necessary
• Deliver Project Ignite and Developmental Relationship training to appropriate parties in accordance with Big Brothers and Sisters of Canada standards with particular attention to protocol for reporting abuse incidents
• Work cooperatively with other staff, and the Board of Directors to meet the agency objectives.
• Support the development of new initiatives and the enhancement of existing programs and marketing of Matching programs to business/industry and the community at large
• Other fundraising, case/program management duties as assigned and/or for decided by organizational priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Social Service Worker diploma and/or other suitable formal education in the human services field
• A minimum of two years related experience
• Knowledge of community agencies and resources
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively maintain and service a reasonable caseload
• Demonstrated interviewing experience, facilitation and mediation skills with groups of children/youth
• Must be prepared to work some evenings and participate in some weekend activities
• Must provide police check clearance
• Must have a reliable vehicle, possess a valid Ontario driver's license and be willing to travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County
• Embodies, promotes and models professional and ethical Standards

Contract length: 12 months


Salary:
$17.50 per hour


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lindsay, ON K9V 2Y5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person