Program Coordinator - Etobicoke, Canada - Delta Family Resource Centre

Delta Family Resource Centre

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Etobicoke, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Kujistahi Program Team Lead will build the Kujistahi (Self-Respect) Centre - a Parenting and Family Centre for the Black community, funded by the Ontario Youth Action Plan.

An initiative of Delta Family Resource Centre partnering with the African Canadian Heritage Assn and the Somali Women and Children's Support Network, Kujistahi will focus on enhancing pride in identity and on Enhancing the availability of effective parenting supports for Black parents/caregivers; and improving outcomes for Black children, youth and their families.

This position will use a multi-disciplinary approach and work closely with the FRP Manager, Early Childhood Educators, Child & Youth Workers, and other service partners.

Additionally, you will be responsible to synthesize, coordinating, strengthening, and growing virtual and in-person programming for Black children, youth, and their families.

Staff is also required to work in person from the office two days per week.

Responsibilities:

Design and lead the implementation of culturally relevant Black Parenting programs

- focusing on parenting infants and toddlers, (early years), tweens, and adolescents

Capacity building for Black parents training to provide Homebased Day Care services and grief peersupport
Coordination of a parenting support group for Black parents/caregivers who have contact

- with the Provincial Child Welfare System

Delivering culturally relevant dropin programs for Black children and parents/caregivers
Programs based on Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years
Coordinating the delivery of Tween programs
Programs for Black tweens, helping to improve their ability to build effective relationships with their parents
Leading the implementation of an African Heritage program
Strengthening ACHA's current heritage program and expanding it to create a similar program for families in North West Toronto
Incorporating an Africancentered approach into all activities
Coordinating grief support for Black parents/caregivers and children affected by gun violence
Making referrals to other relevant community resources and services and strengthening

- alliances with other community partners for the delivery of programs that respond to the needs of Black parents and children.

Plan, prepare, and implement program activities that respect each family's needs and are responsive to the diverse cultural and language profile of the participants.
Implement outreach strategies to identify and address accessibility barriers, changing trends, and emerging and continuing needs within the community.
Using collaboration and community development principles when implementing activities to ensure the involvement of participants in advisory and decisionmaking structure.
Act as a resource for parents and respond to their needs by providing information and referrals
Recruit, train, and coach community animators and volunteers to support the program
Monitor outcomes and progress to ensure compliance with the funder's regulations and submit project reports as per guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree/diploma in community development, social work, child and youth work, early childhood education, or equivalent experience
Minimum three years experience in the delivery of programs for families (young children, youth, parents) in a community setting
Minimum of two years experience working with African/Black children and their families
Demonstrated experience in the delivery of Africancentred programs for Black children and their families
Lived experience of the issues faced by Toronto's African/ Black communities
Understanding of the impact of oppression and antiBlack racism and the barriers faced by the Black community
Awareness of the issues faced by Black youth in the Care system
Demonstrated understanding of the intersectional identities of Black youth and the impact of various forms of oppression
Excellent group facilitation and training skills
Strong program planning and development skills
Understanding the diversity of the African Canadian experience and understanding of the issues facing African Canadian youth in the community.
Strong understanding of community development principles and practices
Experienced selfstarter and independent worker
Experience working in highpriority or highrisk neighborhood
Proficiency with Microsoft word, excel
Strong command of the English language, verbal and written, Other languages an asset
Clear criminal reference check and valid CPR/First Aid
Registered with the College of Early Childhood

Remuneration:
$53,236 - $55,201 annually - with benefits

Application deadline Date:
Friday, February 27th at 4 pm

Delta Family Resource Centre is an equal-opportunity employer.

Forward your cover letter and resume to Hiring Committee - Kujistahi by the

closing date:

Subject line:
Program Coordinator-Kujistahi
Hiring Committee, Delta Family Resource Centre

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