Youth Employment Program Lead/coordinator

Learning Disabilities Association of Toronto District (LDATD)
Program: Youth Employment Program
Position: Program Coordinator

Primary Function: Ongoing coordination, leadership, supervision and overseeing of all operational and functional aspects of the project operations, deliverables and targets

Areas of Responsibility:

- Coordination and supervision of program staff
- Lead knowledge sharing, agency communication, coaching, modelling core agency culture among program team to foster a safe and inclusive environment for vulnerable youth
- Development and coordination of program curriculum, activities and program lifecycles
- Develop project documentation and resources for utilization and distribution among program participants (clients and employers)
- Oversight all program and client documentation for proper retention and confidentiality of participant data
- Coordinate and oversee the Program Outreach Plan/Marketing plans to employers, community partners and stakeholders
- Prepare statistical and narrative reports, financial claims and deploy evaluation framework as required
- Monitor outcomes, targets and success rates to ensure compliance with funding agreements
- Monitor service delivery integration of program participants (assessments, needs determination and case management), review training and work experience placement plans
- monitor employer’s engagement and develop strong employer relationships and networks
- Effective financial monitoring (overall program expenditures within the allocated budget)
- Oversee intake, recruitment of participants and orientation/on boarding sessions
- Administer evaluation framework for all cohorts and program

Other Responsibilities:

- Work closely with industries/sectors and other agency staff to ensure updated information on occupation prospects
- Continuously search for innovative, responsive and relevant LMI and service modalities to improve programming
- Attend staff meetings and participate in reporting and decision-making as required
- Support functional HR responsibilities for team of 3
- Facilitate constructive, culturally sensitive communication between LDATD staff and clients
- Coordinate information, activities and linkages with other LDATD programs

Skills & Qualifications:

- A degree in Humanities, Career Practice, Social Sciences, Business or any related fields and/or the equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Minimum four years of progressive experience and knowledge in project and program coordination, curriculum development, overcoming systemic barriers, finances and staff, program delivery
- Expertise in youth pre-employment and employment supports for, curriculum development and implementation, training opportunities, labour market information and resources
- Practical experience in monitoring program expenditures, budgeting government funded agreements and contract administration
- Demonstrated job knowledge of all aspects of employment, career development, job searching, coaching employability, transferable and life skills, job retention/maintenance
- Proven records of policy and protocols development and ability to implement
- Understanding Learning Disabilities (LDs) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD(H)D), barriers individuals face in everyday life for social and economic integration
- Demonstrated sensitivity to the diversity, accessibility and cultural factors of program participant
- Proven experience working with varied profile of job seekers (individuals experiencing challenges to employment / long term unemployment, individuals with exceptionalities, newly graduates, OW and ODSP recipients, newcomers, people in career transition)
- Demonstrated record of marketing and promotion skills, community outreach and service network development
- Excellent interpersonal skills, team work, practice patience, tact and diplomacy, and demonstrated listening ability
- Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving

Deadline for submissions: Until filled

LDATD is an inclusive employer committed to ensuring accessibility. If you require accommodations to attend an interview, please contact us.

Pay: $30.28 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in North York, ON

Expected start date: 2025-08-15