New Job Community Connections Facilitator (Part-Time, 30 Hours/Week) In Ontario

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Community Connections Facilitator will responsible for the implementation of the program curriculum, ensuring a quality experience for all participants as part of the MCC’s LOW Programs for Newcomers to Canada as funded by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

QUALIFICATONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Post-Secondary Diploma and/or degree in related field of study (ie Human Services, Education, Child Youth Worker, Communication) and/or relevant experience.

• Past experience in implementing and facilitating educational, recreational or social programming an asset.

Considerable knowledge and experience with issues related to diverse populations and youth.

• Administrative, networking, planning, facilitation, written and oral communication skills are essential.

• Superior interpersonal and relationship management skills supported by excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Sensitivity to working with culturally, economically, and electronically diverse populations

• Creative, passionate and energetic individual

• Proficiency in Microsoft office is a must.

• Previous experience working in Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada funded programming is an asset.

• Previous experience working with iCARE, HARTs and/or OCMS databases is an asset.

• Must possess a valid Level 3 vulnerable sector police clearance, renewed every 3 years

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

GENERAL

• Execute the developed Community Connections programming curriculums (may include but not limited to school age children, youth, adults and seniors programming) engaging participants in activities that are both fun and supportive of their settlement and integration needs.

• Assist the participants as needed with any learning needs, particularly with Language Training, Employment, Post-Secondary pathways and school work (as applicable)

• Observe, monitor and participate in Community Connections activities (may include but not limited to Newcomer Youth Homework Club, Rotary Leadership, Youth Employment, Conversation Circles (Lunch N’ Learn and others), Women’s Group (Sewing Circle), Youth Drop-In, School Age Children Summer Camp, etc).

• Provide mentorship support for participants as required.

• Prepare healthy snacks for participants as per program guidelines, accommodating dietary restrictions as needed.

• Tidying up of facility each day after the end of the program, ensuring that all equipment is stored away properly.

• Foster the academic, emotional, and social development of the participants as needed.

• Assist in the development of a safe and healthy learning environment for all participants.

• Develop and implement training and workshop materials/activities along with assessment and evaluation tools.

• Purchasing of materials and supplies for programming as required and submitting appropriate documentation for reimbursement in a timely manner

• Assisting with maintaining accurate records monitoring the process and evaluation of the outcomes.

• Facilitate group and volunteer sessions and training sessions and maintain accurate records of attendance.

• Liaise with the immediate supervisor to keep them up to date with all issues and concerns with the program.

• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the Community Connections Supervisor which may include entry into databases such as OCMS and iCARE.

• Attend professional development opportunities as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

• **NOTE: Due to COVID, several of the tasks and responsibilities may be handled digitally online while working from home. While staff are working in-office, sickness and/or provincial regulations may require a hybrid model of online and in-person program & service delivery

MCC CORE COMPETENCIES:

1. LEADERSHIP * Seeks to understand support and work toward MCC’s goals and objectives.

• Steps forward to address difficult issues and presents concerns constructively.

• Champions new and innovative approaches

• Develops commitment in others through participative decision making and empowerment.

2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

• Participates in sector specific committees and promotes MCC vision.

• Develops and nurtures a strong network of contacts by partnering with community agencies, ethno-cultural groups and community committees.

3. CLIENT FOCUSED

• Demonstrates an understanding of internal and external clients and gives precedence to the needs of clients.

• Requests feedback and input from clients and uses it for continuous improvement.

4. TEAM WORK

• Demonstrates a readiness to assist others.

• Participates actively on teams, contributing ideas and suggestions towards meeting MCC goals.

• Is open to others ideas and supports team decisions.

• Demonstrates awareness and respect for others’ objectives and responsibilities.

5. POSITIVE COMMUNICATION

• Presents information and expresses ideas clearly through the spoken word; influences or persuades others

• Writes clearly and effectively to present ideas and to document activities.

6. MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS

• Attempts to resolve conflicts situations collaboratively and works toward win –win situations.

• Builds support for ideas or changes by developing and presenting logical arguments

• Motivates and generates commitment by tying ideas into the needs and goals of MCC and others.

7. ACCOUNTABILITY

• Acknowledges and assumes of responsibility for actions within the scope of their position with respect to their, program/services, clients, and the organization as a whole.

APPLICATION PROCESS * We require a Resume and Cover letter in .doc or .pdf format

THE MCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND WELCOMES ALL APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION; HOWEVER ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED TIMELINE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS: Deadline to Submit Applications: 5:00pm, July 29th, 202

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application deadline: 2022-07-29