Program Lead, Children

2 weeks ago


Regina, Canada CNIB Foundation Full time

**Program Lead, Children & Youth**:
**Full Time, Permanent**

**Regina, SK**

**Reports to: Team Lead, Programs & Operations**

**Direct Reports: No**

**Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.**

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.

We're looking for a mission-driven Program Lead, Children & Youth who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.

**Your Impact at CNIB**:

- Empower children and youth who are blind or partially sighted by providing tools and fostering opportunities to promote personal growth, confidence, self-motivation, and self-advocacy.
- Guide and support students who are blind or partially sighted and their families from preschool until age 21 years, ensuring children and youth have access to the equitable educational and experiential learning opportunities as their sighted peers.
- Develop toolkits to support community organizations to meet the accessibility needs of blind participants.
- Engage in outreach to community organizations to offer accessibility supports.
- Conduct initial onboarding and registration of new individuals and their families to determine appropriate internal services.
- Develop and implement appropriate group programming for children, youth, parents/caregivers, and additional supports on the participant's service journey. On community outings, provide guidance and supervision to maintain participant safety and maximize the participant experience.
- Maintain up-to-date participant file reports; complete all service tracking in a timely manner. Complete follow-up reporting and all necessary data entry to ensure consistent participant support and interaction.

**Requirements**:
**Who you are**:
**Education and Certifications**
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Education, Psychology, Child Development or equivalent.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates are assets.
- Mental Health First Aid Basic is an asset.

**Experience and Qualifications**
- 1-2 years’ experience working with children with sight loss and/or children with complex needs and their families would be an asset.
- Knowledge of education and disability rights issues.
- Awareness of specific issues regarding vision loss is considered an asset.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365.
- Experience with data management software is considered an asset.
- Experience and knowledge of program development for children and youth.
- Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
- Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

**Benefits**

**Perks**:
We offer industry leading comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards packages and a wide range of perks, including:

- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.
- Competitive paid time off inclusive of annual vacation entitlement, additional paid holidays, wellness days, and personal days.
- Group insurance benefits include dental, health and vision care.
- Employer-sponsored pension plan.
- Years of service awards and year-round rewards as part of our employee recognition program.
- Enticing internal employee referral program.

**Be Part of Our Mission**:
**Closing date: February 9, 2024**

**Working Together for Change**:
CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here.



  • Regina, Canada SOFIA House Inc. Full time

    SOFIA House has 1 position open for a full-time Children's Program Coordinator position, working 10-6pm Monday through Friday. - Working with fellow Program Coordinators, and reporting to the Indigenous Relations Manager, the Children’s Program Coordinator will work with children residing at SOFIA House, focusing on preventative education and support for...

  • Camp Director

    2 weeks ago


    Regina, Canada Summer Program for Special Children Full time

    We are currently looking to fill our Camp Director position from June 1 - August 31, 2024. **Camp Director Job Description** The camp director's job involves summer day camp management and operation in keeping with the SPSC’s philosophy, goals and objectives The camp director ultimately oversees and has responsibility for all camp activities including...


  • Regina, Canada SCEP CENTRE Full time

    SCEP CENTRE Early Intervention and Training Services is a community based nonprofit organization in Regina. We are a specialized therapeutic preschool program for children between the ages of 2 - 5 with complex communication and behavior challenges and their families. SCEP fosters the development of social-emotional health, healthy interpersonal...

  • Summer Camp Counselor

    3 weeks ago


    Regina, Canada Summer Program for Special Children Full time

    As a camp counsellor you'll be involved in a wide variety of events, entertainment and exercises designed to help kids with special needs get the most out of summer. Counsellors are responsible for a one-to-one relationship with their camper as well as any of their camper needs over the duration of camp (excluding medical needs). **Mandatory five-day...


  • Regina, Canada YWCA Regina Full time

    **Children's Housing Team Leader - TERM** **Hours of Work**:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM on a rotational schedule + monthly meeting attendance **Length of Employment**:Term **Compensation**:$23.00 per hour - YWCA Regina Inc, established in 1910, aspires to a world where communities benefit from the full and equitable inclusion of women and families and that the...

  • House Manager

    4 days ago


    Regina, Canada YWCA Regina Full time

    Hours of Work: Flexible 37.5 hours Monday to Friday, on call once every four weeks, for the entire weekend Length of Employment: 1 year term The House Manager will work collaboratively as part of the YWCA Children’s Housing Extended Leadership Team reporting to the Directors and Senior Direct of the Department. House Managers work directly with front...

  • Program Lead

    4 weeks ago


    Regina, Canada WESK Full time

    **About WESK**: As a non-profit, membership-based organization, we impact over 1,200 clients with our programs and services. WESK’s main goal is to help women entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale their business in Saskatchewan. We are the definitive resource for women entrepreneurs in the province. At WESK, we offer: unique programs for entrepreneurs at...


  • Regina, Canada Family Service Regina Full time

    **POSTING** **Counsellor to Children, Youth and their Caregivers** Family Service Regina, a community-based not-for-profit agency, is seeking a Counsellor to Children, Youth and their Caregivers to join our team. This position reports to the Manager of Counselling Services and is responsible for providing evidence-based counselling services to children,...

  • Program Aide

    1 week ago


    Regina, Canada Park Play Early Learning Centre Full time

    **Job Description: Program Aide - Floater** **Job Title**:Program Aide (Floater) **Directly Reports to**:Site Supervisor & School-Aged Programs Manager/Coordinator **Purpose of Position**: Under the direction of the Site Supervisor the Program Aide is responsible for monitoring and helping with activities and games for children in the Before and After...


  • Regina, Canada YWCA Regina Full time

    **Children's Housing Support Team Member** **Hours of Work**: (1) 7a-10a school days and 11a-4p on non school days, on a rotational schedule (2) 6p-11p, on a rotational schedule **Length of Employment**:Permanent **Compensation**:$22.80 per hour - YWCA Regina Inc, established in 1910, aspires to a world where communities benefit from the full and equitable...


  • Regina, Canada YWCA Regina Full time

    **Position Description**: Under the direct supervision of the House Managers, Children Support Team Members are responsible for providing a safe and nurturing home for children. Our home supports care for and supervises children aged 0-12 on a 24-hour basis. The children in this home have experienced trauma and have often been in unsafe and unhealthy...


  • Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Museums Association of Saskatchewan Full time

    Nutrien Wonderhub is currently seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Seasonal Education Facilitator. Seasonal Education Facilitators are dedicated to providing fun activities and experiences for Summer Wonder Camps & programs. Reporting directly to the Education Manager and with the support of a wider team of permanent Education...


  • Regina, Canada YWCA Regina Full time

    **Hours of Work**:Various shifts - days & evenings - rotational scheduled - work two weekends a month **Length of Employment**: Term - no specified end date **Position Description**: Under the direct supervision of the House Managers, Children Support Team Members are responsible for providing a safe and nurturing home for children. Our homes supports care...


  • Regina, Canada YWCA Regina Full time

    **Hours of Work**:3p-8 or 4p-8p, working a rotational schedule including two weekends a month **Number of Positions**:2 - one to start at 3p and one to start at 4p **Position Description**: Under the direct supervision of the House Managers, Children Support Team Members are responsible for providing a safe and nurturing home for children. Our home...


  • Regina, Canada YWCA Regina Full time

    **Hours of Work**:3p-8 or 4p-8p, working a rotational schedule including two weekends a month **Number of Positions**:2 - one to start at 3p and one to start at 4p **Position Description**: Under the direct supervision of the House Managers, Children Support Team Members are responsible for providing a safe and nurturing home for children. Our home...


  • Regina, Canada YWCA Regina Full time

    **Hours of Work**:6p-12a(midnight), working a rotational schedule including two weekends a month **Length of Employment**: Term - until September 2024 **Start Date**:Immediately **Position Description**: Under the direct supervision of the House Managers, Children Support Team Members are responsible for providing a safe and nurturing home for children....


  • Regina, Canada YWCA Regina Full time

    **Hours of Work**:8a-8p on a 5-5-4 rotational schedule - working two weekends a month **Length of Employment**: Term - no specified end date **Position Description**: Under the direct supervision of the House Managers, Children Support Team Members are responsible for providing a safe and nurturing home for children. Our homes supports care for and...

  • Program Aid

    2 months ago


    Regina, Canada Park Play Community Programs Full time

    **Introduction** Park Play Community Programs is a non-profit corporation which provides care both before and after school at 9 locations in and around Regina for children ages Kindergarten to grade 8. We are currently hiring for both full time and part time morning and afternoon shifts. - **Responsibilities;** - Maintaining ongoing positive ongoing positive...


  • Regina, Canada CNIB Foundation Full time

    **Program Lead, Vision Mate**: **Part Time, Contract (18 months)** **Regina or Saskatoon, SK** **Reports to: Team Lead, Programs & Operations** **Direct Reports: No** **Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.** Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will...

  • Cultural Coordinator

    3 weeks ago


    Regina, Canada YWCA Regina Full time

    Cultural Coordinator - Programs **Hours of Work**:37.5 per week flexible based on position needs **Start Date**:ASAP Under the direct supervision of the Senior Director of Programs, the Cultural Coordinator will provide opportunities and encouragement for individuals to participate in traditional teachings, ceremonies, events, and activities by...