Act Initiative Coordinator

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**INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING #25-38**

**Position**: ACT Initiative Coordinator - 3 Year Contract

**Program: Achieving Community Transitions**(ACT) INITIATIVE

**Hours**: Full Time 40 hours per week. Hours must be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the people receiving support and their families.

**Salary**:$60,665.64 per annum plus 5% benefits pay plus 4% vacation pay

**What We Do**:
Community Living York South employs over 200 people. Over the last 70 years, we have provided exceptional supports and services to people who have an intellectual disability and their families in our communities of Richmond Hill, Markham, Thornhill, Whitchurch-Stouffville and Vaughan.

We are a culturally diverse, heart-centered team with strong values of equity, respect and inclusiveness for all people. If those values describe you as well, please check out our current job postings

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Personal satisfaction
- Great learning and growth opportunities
- A diverse workforce representative of our communities
- Recognition of excellence through an awards program
- Annual employee appreciation event that you won’t want to miss

**Overview Of The Role**:
Community Living York South is seeking two Achieving Community Transitions (ACT) Initiative Coordinators to lead the implementation of the ACT Initiative over the next three years. This essential program supports individuals aged 15 to 50 with intellectual disabilities across York Region, focusing on enhancing independence and creating pathways to meaningful employment.

The ACT Initiative Coordinator will be responsible for developing person-directed plans that outline actionable steps to help participants achieve their goals related to independence and employment. The role involves providing personalized supports, guidance, and coaching, as well as facilitating the implementation of these plans in collaboration with the participants, partners and employers.

Additionally, the Coordinator will establish and foster strong partnerships with community organizations and businesses to maximize opportunities available to program participants. With the backing of dedicated funding, this role will contribute to Community Living York South’s mission of delivering impactful, life-enriching opportunities for individuals throughout York Region.

**What You Will Do**:

- Identify and engage program participants in the ACT Initiative.
- Conduct assessments and intake meetings with individuals and families to evaluate needs and assist participants in developing Person-Directed Plans.
- Match participants with appropriate partners or develop new partnerships based on their goals and needs, ensuring active support in helping youth achieve their objectives.
- Address concerns and provide alternative solutions to support goal achievement, including on-site visits to monitor participants’ progress.
- Proactively network, collaborate, maintain, expand and build partnerships with employers, employment services and community organizations to create equitable and gainful opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Implement outreach plan to raise awareness about the initiative and recruit participants
- Organize bimonthly meetings with collaborative partnership group and ensure timely follow-up on action items.
- Foster positive relationships with participants and their families, service providers, employers, and organizations to develop a flexible continuum of services available to program participants.
- Act as a liaison between service providers/partners and participants to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
- Fulfill reporting requirements aligned with the agency’s strategic plan and funder expectations.
- Prepare and submit funding proposals to secure resources for program expansion and sustainability.
- Participate in projects and initiatives as directed by the supervisor.

**What We Need**:

- A Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field; or a diploma in Developmental Services or Social Services, with relevant experience considered an asset
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (minimum requirement)
- 1-2 years of experience in the developmental services sector preferred
- Demonstrated ability to support individuals across a range of ages and abilities
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor, model, and guide others
- Strong advocacy skills and the ability to foster independence in individuals
- Experience in community development and building community capacity
- Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe InDesign, and internet research tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication, public speaking, and presentation skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and facilitate workshops and special events
- Experience engaging in project-based