Program Coordinator, Early Literacy Specialist

**Abiona Centre (“the Centre”)** is an award-winning, accredited Children’s Mental Health Centre that is a multi-service, non-profit, unionized, community agency located in the east end of Toronto. The Centre is committed to nurturing empowerment, independence and growth for young pregnant and parenting women, children and families in a non-judgmental, inclusive environment by providing a residential care and treatment program; supportive transitional housing; on-site high school program, community housing support and referral services; and maternal infant mental health programs and services. We do this by working collaboratively as a multi-disciplinary team with community partners to provide holistic programs and support that respond to mental health, education and transitional needs. The Centre also operates an EarlyON Child and Family Centre and an Early Learning Centre. All the programs and services are open to families, young women and their children living in the broader community.

The Program Coordinator, Early Literacy Specialist supports early literacy and numeracy programming for young mothers and their children 0-6 years old within all campuses of the Centre.

The Program Coordinator will provide individual or group interventions, workshops or consultations to young parents, caregivers and internal programs. The Program Coordinator identifies literacy, communications, social and emotional child development issues through early and routine developmental screening and proactive ASQ and Early Literacy supports. The Program Coordinator develops individualized plan for children with identified issues, provides strategies for young parents at home, facilitates early literacy programming, makes referrals for speech and language services and other developmental early intervention supports, and works closely with Early Abilities partners to increase their understanding of infant and early childhood mental health.

**Position: Program Coordinator, Early Literacy Specialist**

**Term**:Full-time Permanent

**Program**: Maternal Infant Mental Health (MIMH)

**Reports to**: Supervisor, MIMH

**Supervisor**:Volunteer, Students

**Qualification**:

- A degree in early childhood education, child development, library sciences health promotion or an acceptable level of education, skills and experience.
- Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators in good standing will be an asset.
- Minimum 3 years experience in child and family services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of child development and parenting and/or early literacy.
- Demonstrated program planning, coordination and evaluation skills.
- Ability to set goals and get results within a predetermined timeline.
- Ability to multi-task and work independently and flexibility in accepting work assignments.
- Effective time management, decision-making and organizational skills.
- A good team member and supportive of interdisciplinary practice.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and clients.
- The Centre is building our bilingual (French/English) capacity and excellent French Language proficiency is a significant asset
- Current Standard First Aid/CPR certificate

**Working Condition**:

- 40 hours/week with occasional evening or weekend work.
- Mostly in-person services required with some opportunities for virtual services.
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.

**Closing Date: March 14, 2025; 5:00 p.m.**

In accordance with _the_ _Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, _andthe _Centre’s Accommodation Policy_, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Please make your needs known in advance.

**Human Resources**

**Abiona Centre**

**1102 Broadview Avenue**

**Toronto, ON M4K 2S5**

**Fax: 416-425-4056**
- We thank all applicants, however, only those we select for interview will be contacted._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-14