Black Family Support, Program Support Worker

**Position**: Black Family Support, Program Support Worker

**Contract type**: Part-time, Regular

**Start Date**: ASAP

**Location**: Region of Peel

**Rate**: $35,000 - $37,000 per annum

**Hours**: 29 hours per week

**Position Type**:This position is part of the bargaining unit

**Vaccination Policy**:All MNS employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination policy.

**Position Description**:
Reporting to the Black Family Support Program Manager, the Program Support Worker is responsible for providing culturally relevant services and supports to the Black communities. This is among providing other educational initiatives for Black families, as part of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services Campaign initiative, supported under the Innovative Supports for Black Families.

**DUTIES**:

- Working with the Social Worker, the Early Childhood Educator and the Family Outreach Worker to plan, organize and implement various programs that builds on culturally relevant, identity, values, and practices
- Provide supportive services to families
- Liaison with target groups such as children with special needs and families with language barriers, young/single parents
- Provide resources that are representative of the client group
- Flexible evening and weekend schedule for Parenting Workshops for Black working parents and single-parent families
- Provide solid practical support, advice, and resources to Black parents on how to support their youth to succeed in crucially important secondary school years
- Allocate and organize work plans and resources effectively
- Work directly with stakeholders to ensure program objectives are achieved within the planned schedule and expectations are appropriately managed.
- Compile and produce accurate statistical reports as related to this position
- Provide practical referrals to families
- Other duties and projects as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Diploma in Social Sevices or Social Work
- Professional association membership or registration is required upon commencement of work
- Thorough knowledge of Black community and Black youth engagement
- Demonstrated Leadership experience working with diverse groups including not for profit organizations, community groups, businesses, schools, and other community stakeholders
- Proven organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work with tight deadlines and competing priorities
- Ability to create effective presentations to include topics such as: program status, milestones, achievements, budget, and risk management
- The ability to engage, motivate and support participants, staff, and volunteers
- Experience and/or knowledge providing informal counselling services is an asset
- Strong knowledge and/or experience in risk management to create and maintain a safe environment for programs
- Commitment to diversity, Anti-Black racism, and Anti-Oppressive best practices
- Flexible schedule to work evenings and weekends
- Customer service-oriented with the ability to uphold the organization’s service standards and policies
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is essential for local travel

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
- Malton Neighbourhood Services is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us in writing and we will work to meet your needs. Thank you._

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 29 per week

**Salary**: $35,000.00-$37,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- GTA, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)