Coordinator, Peer Social

2 days ago

Kingston, Canada CNIB Foundation Full time

**Coordinator, Peer Social & Recreation Groups**:
**Full Time, Permanent**

**Kingston, ON**

**Reports to: Executive Director, Ontario**

**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 Coordinator, Peer Social & Recreation Groups 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**:

- Recruit, train, engage and actively manage and integrated team of volunteers who are accountable for delivering Peer Social and Recreation Groups.
- Coordinator program content and curriculum for Peer Social and Recreation Groups under the direction of the Manager, Programs & Community Engagement.
- Provides overall coordination to onboard, recruit, train, and supervise volunteers.
- Maintains and manages a database/tracking system of volunteer activity including capturing program statistics.
- Provides support to participants and volunteers on a regular basis.
- Assesses participants eligibility for Peer Social and Recreation Groups.
- Represents CNIB at public and private events.
- Participates as a fully integrated member of the Ontario East team with travel within the region.
- Make referrals to appropriate CNIB/VLRO Specialists, and community supports and resources.

**Requirements**:
**Who you are**:
**Education and Certifications**
- Degree or diploma in related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Enrollment in, or certificate from Volunteer Management Certificate or Social Service Worker Diploma from accredited program an asset.

**Experience and Qualifications**
- Experience in comparable position within a non-profit, voluntary organization an asset.
- Detail-oriented with excellent multi-project and time management, and computer skills.
- Proven knowledge and skills in volunteer management and social services an asset.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated relationship management skills for individuals, groups, partners, and organizations.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills to develop and deliver presentations.
- Experience with training and development of volunteers an asset.
- Proven leadership skills an asset.
- Proven coaching skills an asset.
- Creative and innovative problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and database management. Must be mature and responsible.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Must be able to travel independently within the ONNO region as required.
- 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: March 22, 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.

  • Peer Health Outreach Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Kingston, Ontario, Canada Queen's University Full time

    Peer Health Outreach CoordinatorAbout Queen's UniversityQueen's University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering &...

  • Peer Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Kingston, Canada Addiction & Mental Health Services - KFLA Full time

    **Job Summary**: The Comprehensive Integrated (CI) Housing Services Peer Specialist reporting to the CI Housing Manager, works as part of an interdisciplinary team providing psychosocial rehabilitation and person-centred support to individuals within the Comprehensive Integrated Housing Program. This program provides support to those with a history of...

  • Social Media Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Kingston, Canada True Sports Full time

    **Social Media Coordinator** **SUMMARY** We are looking for a talented social media coordinator to create and maintain a strong online presence for our company. Your role is to implement online marketing strategies through social media accounts. A successful Social Media Coordinator will create and maintain an online brand presence across a variety of...

  • Game Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Kingston, Canada Kingston Sport and Social Club Full time

    **KSSC Game Coordinator** Game Coordinators (GC’s) are the eyes and ears of the KSSC in our evening leagues. GC’s are required to have the best understanding of member needs and attend the games to set-up/take-down equipment, liaise with members, share marketing and event information, provide clarification of KSSC rules, and generally help out where...

  • Game Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    Kingston, Canada Kingston Sport and Social Club Full time

    **KSSC Game Coordinator** Game Coordinators (GC’s) are the eyes and ears of the KSSC in our evening leagues. GC’s are required to have the best understanding of member needs and attend the games to set-up/take-down equipment, liaise with members, share marketing and event information, provide clarification of KSSC rules, and generally help out where...

  • Housing & Social Services Coordinator (City of Kingston)

    1 month ago

    Kingston, Canada Ontario Municipal Social Services Association Full time

    Department/Division: Housing & Social Services Reports to: Manager, Social Services & Early Years Number of vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit: CUPE Hours of Work: 35 hours/week Rate of Pay: $31.45 - $39.21/Hour  ***

  • Housing & Social Services Coordinator (City of Kingston)

    4 weeks ago

    Kingston, Canada Ontario Municipal Social Services Association Full time

    Department/Division: Housing & Social Services Reports to: Manager, Social Services & Early Years Number of vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit: CUPE Hours of Work: 35 hours/week Rate of Pay: $31.45 - $39.21/Hour  ***

  • Housing & Social Services Coordinator (City of Kingston)

    2 weeks ago

    Kingston, Ontario, Canada Ontario Municipal Social Services Association Full time

    Department/Division: Housing & Social Services Reports to: Manager, Social Services & Early Years Number of vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit: CUPE Hours of Work: 35 hours/week Rate of Pay: $ $39.21/Hour ***

  • Social Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Kingston, Canada True North Psychological Services Full time

    **Job description** At **True North Psychological Services** our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients, clinicians, and staff. Our Kingston location currently has an opening for a **Social Worker** to join our teams of mental health professionals including Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Clinical Social Workers. At **True...

  • Social Worker Ii

    4 weeks ago

    Kingston, Canada The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre Full time

    **Position Information** **Posting Number**: - ROM23-236E**Title**: - Social Worker II (TFT 1.0 FTE)**Position Status**: - Temporary Full-time**Contract End Date**: - 06/07/2024**FTE**: - 1.0**Job Schedule**: - Days**Department**: - Operational Stress Injury Clinic**Union**: - OPSEU Local 479**Site**: - Operational Stress Injury Clinic Satellite...

  • Care Coordinator

    6 days ago

    Kingston, Canada Kingston Home Base Non-Profit Housing Inc. Full time

    **About KFLA Regional Youth Hubs** Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario has provided funding to expand access to youth services in Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington. They will be funding a Youth Wellness Team to help operate multi-service hubs for youth aged 12-25 in the region. Home Base is proud to support the Hub in joint leadership with the Maltby Centre,...

  • Housing & Social Services Coordinator

    1 month ago

    Kingston, Canada City of Kingston Full time

    Position Summary *Note: Pay Range is based on 2023 Rates of Pay*The Housing and Social Services Coordinator participates in the development, implementation and revision of local service management in, Childcare, Homemaking, and the Municipal Fee Assistance program policies and procedures. This position maintains effective working...

  • Housing & Social Services Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Kingston, Canada City of Kingston Full time

    Position Summary *Note: Pay Range is based on 2023 Rates of Pay*The Housing and Social Services Coordinator participates in the development, implementation and revision of local service management in, Childcare, Homemaking, and the Municipal Fee Assistance program policies and procedures. This position maintains effective working...

  • Housing & Social Services Coordinator

    1 month ago

    Kingston, Ontario, Canada City of Kingston Full time

    Position Summary *Note: Pay Range is based on 2023 Rates of Pay*The Housing and Social Services Coordinator participates in the development, implementation and revision of local service management in, Childcare, Homemaking, and the Municipal Fee Assistance program policies and procedures. This position maintains effective working relationships internally and...

  • Housing & Social Services Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Kingston, Ontario, Canada City of Kingston Full time

    Position Summary *Note: Pay Range is based on 2023 Rates of Pay*The Housing and Social Services Coordinator participates in the development, implementation and revision of local service management in, Childcare, Homemaking, and the Municipal Fee Assistance program policies and procedures. This position maintains effective working relationships internally and...

  • Housing & Social Services Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Kingston, Ontario, Canada City of Kingston Full time

    Position Summary *Note: Pay Range is based on 2023 Rates of Pay*The Housing and Social Services Coordinator participates in the development, implementation and revision of local service management in, Childcare, Homemaking, and the Municipal Fee Assistance program policies and procedures. This position maintains effective working relationships internally and...

  • Housing & Social Services Coordinator

    7 days ago

    Kingston, Canada City of Kingston Full time

    **Opening Statement** The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek (Ah - nish-in-ah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen-dat). Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and...

  • Housing & Social Services Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Kingston, Canada City of Kingston Full time

    Opening Statement The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek (Ah- nish-in-ah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat). Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups...

  • Housing & Social Services Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Kingston, Canada City of Kingston Full time

    Opening Statement The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek (Ah-nish-nah-beg), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat). Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and...

  • Housing & Social Services Coordinator

    1 month ago

    Kingston, Canada City of Kingston Full time

    Opening Statement The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek (Ah- nish-in-ah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat). Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups...