Community Program Specialist

1 week ago

Schomberg, Canada YMCA of Greater Toronto Full time

In this role, you will work closely with our Leadership and Community Programs Coordinator and our Outdoor Education team to support the further development of diverse, equitable, and inclusive programming at YMCA Cedar Glen. This position is funded through Ontario Trillium Foundation grant.

**In this role, you will**:

- Assist the Leadership & Community Program Coordinator to create and maintain connections with community partners in the following communities: Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, Newcomers to Canada, and Neuro-divergent
- Work with other team members and existing community partners to review programs to ensure they are as inclusive, equitable, and accessible as possible
- Collaborate with the Indigenous Advisory Circle to review the Wigwam reconciliation program
- Work with community partners and Leadership & Community Programs Coordinator in the planning and construction of onsite projects
- Collaborate with the Outdoor Education team and the Leadership and & Community Programs Coordinator to create and implement training to new and existing staff
- Provide support in other departments when it comes to training and onsite projects (ie. food services, maintenance, farm)
- Participate in program facilitation where needed
- Perform other duties as required

**You bring**:

- Experience working with marginalized communities
- Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C
- Reliable transportation - Cedar Glen is not accessible by public transit (opportunities for onsite accommodation available)
- Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
- Must be a Canadian citizen, or permanent resident of Canada, or hold current and valid authorization (i.e., a work permit) under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) to engage in employment within camping and outdoor education
- Ability to work effectively with others and independently to achieve optimal collective results
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
- Excellent communication skills
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
- Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to both inexperienced and seasoned staff
- Ability to deliver feedback in a timely, professional, and constructive manner
- Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays required

**What you need to succeed**:

- Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
- Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
- YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

**Why work for the YMCA?**

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020-2025 strategic plan, _Ignite the Light_,_ which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

Check out the next steps in our recruitment processand see what others are sayingabout working at the YMCA.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months
Part-time hours: 40 per week

**Salary**: $17.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We have a comprehensive cleaning and sanitizing process in place to keep all guests and staff safe.

Application question(s):

- Are you able to tra

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