Student Links Cordinator

Position: Student Links Coordinator

Company: Community Living Ontari

Type: 2 Full-Time Permanent Posit

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Classification: Hybrid – Head Office and Home based position with regular travel

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Work Hours: 37.5wekly

Location: North Toronto and Kitchener/Wat

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o/Gelph

Imagine a job where YOU can utilize your interpersonal and networking skills to match amazing students with exceptional community members to enrich the li

v

es o both.

Imagine a job where YOU will be an integral person making it possible for students with intellectual disabilities to unleash their individual

gi

fts andskills.

Add a collaborative team, a challenging variety of work, and an excellent work-life balance, and you have imagined a job at Community Livin

g Ontaro(CLO).

About CLO

The number one goal for Community Living Ontario is to advocate with people who have an intellectual disability, their families, and member organizations to create inclusive communities across Ontario. We envision an Ontario where everyone belongs, is valued, and has the freedom to live the life they choose. Those who share our vision make amaz

ing

staff memersat CLO.

The Right Fit

At CLO, we value the kind of person you are. We prioritize respect, empathy, and a commitment to growth. When we hire, we are looking for someone who is a great fit for our collabor

ativ

e, supportie environment.

Yo

• u Will ThriveHAn Excellent Communicator – You will be collaborating with our internal team remotely, members of the community, people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Your communication style must be confident, reas

surin

• g, and clear.
  Skilled in Building Relationships – You bring with you the ability to quickly build rapport and trust with students, their families, and potential mentors. You do not shy away from delivering compelling presentations and engaging with people in

• the community
  Independent and Organized – You are self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple task

s

efficiently

.

The Positio

The Student Links Coordinator supports the Student Links Initiative, an "in school" opportunity, which provides secondary school students (ages with developmental disabilities the opportunity to explore post-school experiences and career options. Student Links Coordinators collaborate with students, their families, school staff, and designated supporters to identify areas of interest and connect students with community members who can share expertise and guidance. They facilitate student engagement with community members to build skills, explore career paths, and support students in planning for their future by exposing them to potential rolesand opportunitis

.

• The Package IncldStarting Salar
• y: $54,602 per year

Comprehensive Benefits: Includes visio
- n and life insuranc

Paid Time Off: 3 w- e
eks of paid vacatio

Professional Growth: Contin
uing- education opportunites

Retirem- e
nt: Employer-matched RSP

Work Flexibility: Fl
exib
i

lity within core work

What you

• will be responsible for
  Works with the Student Links Manager/Director to create strategies and develop a recruitment plan

• for the assigned region
  Connects pro-actively with personal and professional contacts, networks, and community member

s

• to secure connections
  Through research and community mapping seek out potential community matches and opportunities to help students identify and establish deep community connections. Help students develop their own network and goals which they can continue to pursue even after their involve

m

• ent with the initiative
  Maintain a regular presence in the community to develop ongoing community connections and relationships. This includes students, teachers, mentors, commu

n

• ity members, and family
  Use all possible avenues to engage community including cold calls, social media, in-person meetings, presentations, networking grou

p

• s and community events
  Develops and implements plans for engagement that demonstrate a commitment to a qualitative approach. Creates community connections that are tailored to the gifts, interests, and identitie

s

• of individual students
  Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and vetting

• all prospective mentors
  Committed to engaging English and French sc

h

• ools in assigned region
  Meets with students and parents on a regular basis to ensure information about

t

• he initiative is shared
  Documents daily activities including research efforts, cold calls, meetings, and correspondence via the datab

a

se and calendar entries

What Makes

• You the Ideal Candidate? Post-secondary degree or College education in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Community Development or a combination of relate

d

• education and experience
  Advanced computer skills (MS Office, Zo

o

• m, MS Teams, CRM systems)
  A commitment to soci

a

• l justice and inclusivity
  Ability to share your success stories and you

r

• struggles with the team
  Bilingual English/French candidates are ideal for this role. We also seek candidates who are

• fluent in other languages
  Experience with all aspect of the sales

• process would be an asset
  Ability to inspire and motivate members of the community to build long term mutually beneficial relationships. Leadership and relationship manag

e

• ment skills are essential
  Well developed personal network or the willingness to build one. Understanding of the recruitment process

• and community development
  A passion for helping students and their families connect deeply with their communities in ways that will positively

s

• ustain them in the future

Strong understanding and awareness of barriers facing people with disabilities and implementing strategies that may be use

d

• to combat those barriers
  Liaising with families who have children with an intellectual disability and utilizing a person-centered approach to highlight strengt
• hs and gifts of individuals

Proven ability to network and connect people and willingness to b

u

• ild this capacity in other
  Experience working respectfully with diverse communities and individuals who have

e

• xperienced marginalization
  Highly organized, and self-directed, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities. You always maintain confiden

t

• iality and professionalism
  Superior communication skills, both oral and written, combined with the ability to break down complex information into clear, concise, and easy-t

o

• -understand communications
  Experience working in a non-profit organization or with a member based not-f

o

• r-profit would be an asset
  Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required for frequent travel within region (approximately 15 to 20% of time) and you will transport students in this role. Travel beyond the region for in-person team meetings and training will occur approximately five times a year. Travel 45 minutes from y

o

• ur home office is expected

This position is unionized

Diversity

, Equity, and Inclusion at CO

Community Living Ontario is committed to building, maintaining, and fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We encourage those from equity-seeking groups to apply to our open positions. We endeavor to welcome and value the unique perspectives and experiences that all newpeople

bri

ng to our organizaton.

How toApply

Please submit your resume to Katherine Taylor at At CLO, we're committed to accommodating applicants' needs during the selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. If selected, please let us know how we can support you to part

i

cipate fully in the recruitment

pocess.

We look forward to hearing fom you