Program Coordinator

The Kujistahi Program Team Lead will build the Kujistahi (Self-Respect) Centre - a Parenting and Family Centre for the Black community, funded by the Ontario Youth Action Plan. An initiative of Delta Family Resource Centre partnering with the African Canadian Heritage Assn and the Somali Women and Children’s Support Network, Kujistahi will focus on enhancing pride in identity and on Enhancing the availability of effective parenting supports for Black parents/caregivers; and improving outcomes for Black children, youth and their families. This position will use a multi-disciplinary approach and work closely with the FRP Manager, Early Childhood Educators, Child & Youth Workers, and other service partners. Additionally, you will be responsible to synthesize, coordinating, strengthening, and growing virtual and in-person programming for Black children, youth, and their families.

Staff is also required to work in person from the office two days per week.

**Responsibilities**:

- Design and lead the implementation of culturally relevant Black Parenting programs
- focusing on parenting infants and toddlers, (early years), tweens, and adolescents
- Capacity building for Black parents - training to provide Home-based Day Care services and grief peer-support
- Coordination of a parenting support group for Black parents/caregivers who have contact
- with the Provincial Child Welfare System
- Delivering culturally relevant drop-in programs for Black children and parents/caregivers
- Programs based on Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years
- Coordinating the delivery of Tween programs - Programs for Black tweens, helping to improve their ability to build effective relationships with their parents
- Leading the implementation of an African Heritage program - Strengthening ACHA’s current heritage program and expanding it to create a similar program for families in North West Toronto
- Incorporating an African-centered approach into all activities
- Coordinating grief support for Black parents/caregivers and children affected by gun violence
- Making referrals to other relevant community resources and services and strengthening
- alliances with other community partners for the delivery of programs that respond to the needs of Black parents and children.
- Plan, prepare, and implement program activities that respect each family’s needs and are responsive to the diverse cultural and language profile of the participants.
- Implement outreach strategies to identify and address accessibility barriers, changing trends, and emerging and continuing needs within the community.
- Using collaboration and community development principles when implementing activities to ensure the involvement of participants in advisory and decision-making structure.
- Act as a resource for parents and respond to their needs by providing information and referrals
- Recruit, train, and coach community animators and volunteers to support the program
- Monitor outcomes and progress to ensure compliance with the funder’s regulations and submit project reports as per guidelines.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Degree/diploma in community development, social work, child and youth work, early childhood education, or equivalent experience
- Minimum three years experience in the delivery of programs for families (young children, youth, parents) in a community setting
- Minimum of two years experience working with African/Black children and their families
- Demonstrated experience in the delivery of African-centred programs for Black children and their families
- Lived experience of the issues faced by Toronto’s African/ Black communities
- Understanding of the impact of oppression and anti-Black racism and the barriers faced by the Black community
- Awareness of the issues faced by Black youth in the Care system
- Demonstrated understanding of the intersectional identities of Black youth and the impact of various forms of oppression
- Excellent group facilitation and training skills
- Strong program planning and development skills
- Understanding the diversity of the African Canadian experience and understanding of the issues facing African Canadian youth in the community.
- Strong understanding of community development principles and practices
- Experienced self-starter and independent worker
- Experience working in high-priority or high-risk neighborhood
- Proficiency with Microsoft word, excel
- Strong command of the English language, verbal and written, Other languages an asset
- Clear criminal reference check and valid CPR/First Aid
- Registered with the College of Early Childhood

**Remuneration: $53,236 - $55,201 annually - with benefits**
Application deadline Date: Friday, February 27th at 4 pm

Delta Family Resource Centre is an equal-opportunity employer.

Forward your cover letter and resume to Hiring Committee - Kujistahi by the

closing date:
**Subject line: Program Coordinator-Kujistahi**
Hiring Committee, Delta Family Resource Centre

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