Program Coordinator - WorkAbility (Maternity Leave Contract)

Position – Program Coordinator
Location – 555 Richmond Street West - with some travel Nationally required
Status – Maternity Leave Contract – 12-month fixed term (with possibility of extension)

YES believes that employment is empowerment and is the cornerstone of safe and healthy communities. YES leads the Canadian youth sector with innovative programs that empower disadvantaged and vulnerable youth to become self-sufficient contributing members of society.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Coordinator will provide management of this significantly complex/ multi-faceted project. This position will focus this National work, driving impact, overseeing the objectives, developing partnerships. One of the most important objectives is to drive success through achieving and exceeding all targets.

The YES Workability Project will engage 789 employers in intensive activities that promote the valuable contribution of persons with mental health disabilities to the workforce. Through these activities we will raise the profile of persons with mental health disabilities within the employer community and highlight the capabilities and skills of workers with mental health disabilities. We will assist employers to create inclusive and accessible workplaces through activities including coaching, training and human resources supports.

Activities will include hosting hiring fairs to provide employers with talent pools of unemployed persons with mental health disabilities; developing and hosting Information sessions on inclusion and accessibility to support the hiring, inclusion, retention, and career advancement of persons with mental health disabilities; profiling employers with positive hiring practices for persons with mental health disabilities; engaging employers at conferences and knowledge sharing events; disseminate educational materials and information tools to employers and; supporting employer-led peer-to-peer networking, mentoring and information-sharing on best practices for increasing the accessibility and inclusiveness of workplaces for persons with disabilities. The project will assist employers in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes.

Responsibilities

Ensure the following objectives are met

∙ Outreach to employers

∙ Organize with manager job fairs

∙ Assist with developing program materials

∙ Assist with developing committee with members consisting of persons with mental health disabilities and employers who will inform and guide the activities of the project.

∙ Assist with recruiting employers to participate in educational information sessions that will support the hiring, inclusion, retention, and career advancement of persons with mental health disabilities.

∙ Assist with organizing community round tables

∙ Assist with employer awareness activities

∙ Budget coordination

General Organizational Responsibilities, including the following:

∙ Actively participate in meetings with immediate supervisor, including the creation, periodic review, and year-end evaluation of performance targets

∙ Actively participate in YES program activities, meetings, and committees, as required and/or assigned ∙ Attend designated meetings as a representative of YES and actively participate in committees related to project initiatives

∙ Comply with all YES policies and procedures and ensure strict confidentiality is maintained on all client, personnel, and agency matters

∙ Always represent YES in a professional and inclusive manner

∙ Hire, train and supervise team members

∙ Lead and motivate team members through personal example and a commitment to results and service excellence

∙ Communicate effectively to all staff regarding performance targets, desired outcomes, procedures, or changes in guidelines

Qualifications:

∙ Bachelor's degree

∙ Knowledge of best practices in mental health policy and programming

∙ 3-5 years’ experience in managing large scale projects

∙ Sound knowledge of the non-profit sector.

∙ Experience managing a team.

∙ Excellent written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills

∙ Conversant in latest research and best practices in the workforce development and IT fields

Job Contact Information: Kindly email your cover letter + resume to gevans@yes.on.ca with the subject line 'Application - Program Coordinator (maternity leave contract)

Salary Range: $66,500 per annum

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the YES Accessibility policy.

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted - no telephone inquiries please.

YES is an equal opportunity employer