Akwe:go Coordinator
1 week ago
**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