Wraparound Supports Coordinator

**About Loyalist**

Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Program Advisor, Elevate Plus, the Wraparound Supports Coordinator provides one-on-one support to participants at various worksite, including personal and life challenges that impact work success. They promote the program to employers, and support both the employers and participants by being readily available at the workplace to assist with training, orientation and performance goals.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Assess participants’ personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
- Coordinate wraparound supports (e.g. food, transportation) for participants.
- Complete participant and administrative reporting requirements and statistics in accordance with organizational guidelines.
- Professionally communicate with the Elevate Plus team (Quite Economic Development Commission), partners, participants, and community stakeholders.
- Liaise, advocate, coordinate, mediate meetings with external resources (i.e. Schools, counselling, health supports, etc.)
- Support the recruitment of job seekers/employers for the program and determine suitability and eligibility

**Qualifications**:

- 2-year post secondary education program in social services, education, business admin or equivalent
- Minimum of three (3) years of related experience providing employment/educational support to clients such as job coaching, training, reducing barriers, providing referrals to other services
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with participants, employers, and community partners.
- Experience coordinating support services such as transportation, food, or referrals to external agencies.
- Ability to work independently, manage records, and meet reporting requirements.
- Ability to communicate clearly, effectively listening to ensure understanding of clients’ needs and responding to those needs in a safe and respectful approach
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, ensuring the success of our clients
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

**_Please note:_**_ _
- We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._