Lead Program Facilitator

2 weeks ago


Barrie, Canada YMCA of SimcoeMuskoka Full time

JOB TITLE: Program Facilitator - Early Childhood Educator Assistant training program (Pending Funding)

**LOCATION**: 1 position - Outreach - Simcoe County

DEPARTMENT: Youth Services

**POSITIONS: 1 **Full-time positions available

**PLACEMENT**: 8 month contract

**ABOUT THE YMCA OF SIMCOE/MUSKOKA**:
The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka currently serves over 125,000 people in Simcoe County and the Districts of Muskoka and Parry Sound in Central Ontario. The YMCA is one of the largest charities within our service area, providing over $1.1 million annually of support and access to our programs and services.

With a staff complement of 1200+ full and part-time staff, combined with over 1,000 volunteers and donors, and an operating budget of $39 million, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka serves over 30,000 annual members and participants through its eight membership centres in Barrie, Collingwood, Gravenhurst, Innisfil, Midland, Orillia, Parry Sound, and Wasaga Beach; 3,000 Child Care families across a number of communities; registers 4,000 day campers in addition to 800 overnight campers at YMCA Camp Kitchikewana on Beausoleil Island; over 15,000 people through leadership development, outdoor education and family programs at YMCA Geneva Park; and counsels over 20,000 people in several community development programs.

As our Mission Statement affirms, “My Y is dedicated to the growth of all persons in spirit, mind and body, and to their sense of belonging to each other and the global community.” Our Vision for the future is “My Y inspires people to reach their full potential.”

**GENERAL FUNCTION**:
To develop and deliver the YMCA Early Childhood Educator Assistant Training Program. Areas of service would include job development, employer recruitment, workshop facilitation; ECEA specific training, employment readiness, stress and anger management, positive communication skills, self-confidence building as well as, life skills and independent living. Provide outreach, follow up support and assistance to clients. Develop and facilitate group programming on topics identified as needed to assist youth and employers. Conduct outreach and liaison in the community to local businesses, youth and youth serving agencies. The Y adopts a model of support based on the following frameworks: harm reduction, model of change, determinants of health and developmental assets.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Maintain high quality program in accordance with YMCA standards and best practices, participant needs and Association strategic directions.
- Monitor and maintain high participant retention through the delivery of exceptional programs and services.
- Monitor and maintain high employer retention by fostering positive rapport, proactively identifying employer needs/supports and ongoing collaboration to ensure long-term program success
- Detailed management of program budget, including participant wages, supports and employer reimbursements.
- Build collaborative working relationships with funding partners, mentors, and other community partners through ongoing reports, communication and visits.
- Prepare and coordinate all monthly reports for the program, including court reports if applicable.
- Actively participate with the supervisor and community partners (probation officer, case manager, etc.) to assess the participant needs and develop a case plan based on the individual’s needs and mutually agreed upon goals with the client.
- Provide counselling and advocacy services to participant at various locations throughout the service region as assigned by the supervisor.
- Assist at-risk clients to determine appropriate service delivery or client vocational limits.
- Prepare clients for success through facilitation of individual counselling or group workshops
- Effectively manage a caseload, completing case notes following each contact, setting appropriate job priorities consistent with the various government ministries and department.
- Consult with social services and community agencies to ensure effective coordination and provision of services.
- Participate in case conferences or consultation where appropriate.
- Ensure all administrative duties, reporting, and file management, are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Exercise sound judgment in making decisions which affect the welfare of clients.
- Work with adults who may face barriers to employment, including those in crisis, on a regular basis, at times in isolated situations.

**JOB KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Post-Secondary Education in Social Services, Child and Youth Worker or combination of education and work experience
- Experience in ECE is an asset
- Minimum 2 years’ related work experience
- Counselling experience both one-on-one and in a group setting
- Knowledge and understanding of community systems and resources
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including letters, memos, reports and presentations
- Life Skills Coaching certificate an asse



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