Akwe:go Coordinator

1 week ago


Parry Sound, Canada Parry Sound Friendship Centre Full time

**SUMMARY OF POSITION**:
The Parry Sound Friendship Centre is currently accepting resumes for a full-time Akwe: go Coordinator. The Akwe: go Coordinator will be responsible to ensure the effective delivery of the Akwe: go Program such that the needs of children ages 7 to 12 years identified as at-risk who are referred to the program are met in a timely and culturally sensitive manner.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
~ To ensure the development and implementation of a full range of program services as identified in the annual service plan

~ To promote awareness and ensure access to the program

~ To refer children to appropriate services as required to meet the needs of the children and to document the results of these referrals

~ To co-ordinate individual and group activities (physical, social) as required to meet needs of program clients

~ To ensure balance of approaches is available to meet the needs of all children attending and participating in the program

~ To increase cultural understanding of children and their families

~ To work collaboratively with other Parry Sound Friendship Centre programs and staff to promote a coordinated approach to the Children and Youth Team

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
~ Shall possess work related experience in the social service work area, preferably in child and youth related work.

~ Knowledge of social, cultural and recreational needs and interests of children and youth.

~ Ability to work professionally, collaboratively with children, youth and their families as well as organization, community and organization personnel

~ Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

~ Good organizational and administrative skills

~ Flexible work schedule

~ Must be a Team Player

~ Level (3) Vulnerable Sector Check required

**SUBMIT COVER LETTER and RESUME TO**:
Parry Sound Friendship Centre Delores McKay, Executive Director

127 - 70 Isabella Street, Parry Sound, ON P2A 1M6

Phone: (705) 746-5970 Ext 101 Cell: (705) 774-6958

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: From $21.00 per hour

Work Location: One location