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ob Title: PARSSY Program Coordinator
Department: Youth Programs
Reports to: Program Manager
Job Summary:
The PARSSY Program Coordinator will serve as the primary liaison between the Africa Centre and other agencies and institutions, including the school and community organizations, involved in the promotion of restorative practice initiatives that target challenged youth.
Duties: ·
- Develop positive relationships with youth participants and conduct individualized needs assessment·
- Prepare detailed progress notes, updates, program evaluations and reports, while monitoring program timeline ·
- Work with partner schools, and other community organizations and initiatives to address youth needs·
- Assist in representing youth needs to help collaborators gain a holistic view of youth's emotional, social, and psychological development ·
- Outreach and network with other community resources to assist the youth·
- Facilitate youth transition to constructive and meaningful extracurricular activities, such as recreational and culturally relevant activities, that address their needs and individual interests while diverting their focus to beneficial and healthy interactions·
- Support and advocate for students facing suspension or expulsion
- Support Black Students Association/Alliances develop leadership skills in planning and executing activities in school and in the community
- Facilitate group intervention through circles, workshops and annual celebrations and events around Black History Month
- Foster healthy and smooth transition to high school through group interventions in select Junior Highs
- Build and train community leaders to act as Wisdom Keepers and to facilitate restorative circles with youth
- Oversee weekly sports and athletic programs within the youth team, which includes program promotion, attendance and evaluation.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the program and implements programmatic and administrative services to attain program goals and objectives.
- Provides supervisory support to the program volunteers as needed.
- Coordinates stakeholder meetings between school personnel, youth, and families
- Makes programmatic and administrative recommendations pertaining to the PARSSY program to management.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Familiarity with community support systems, health care and human service resources, court, and police activities
- Familiarity with restorative support and trauma informed care
- Good cultural sensitivity and awareness of African descent youth
- Good organizational skills and administrative abilities
- Flexibility in days and hours available for scheduled work, including evenings and weekends.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent observational and listening skills.
- Interpersonal communication and facilitation skills
Education and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in the humanities, social work, or a related field required.
- Ability to communicate fluently in both or either French and English will be an added advantage.
- At least three years of professional experience in the mental health or human services fields required with at least three years at the supervisory level preferred.
- At least three years’ experience working with at-risk youth.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a private vehicle.
Working Conditions
- This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. Generally, the work week is Monday to Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. You may be required to work evenings/weekends.
- Must have access to a vehicle.
Why Join Africa Centre
- Benefits Package: Comprehensive health insurance, and paid time off.
- Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement.
- Work Environment: Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
Closing date: until filled
We thank all applicants however only successful applicants will be contacted for further steps.
Disclaimer
This job description indicates representative responsibilities and specifications of the position only and should not be considered to necessarily represent all responsibilities and specifications of the position. The incumbent may perform other duties as assigned, which are not specified in this description.
