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Are you over the age of 18 and interested in making a positive impact in the Halton community? &nbsp;Do your friends and family tell you that you're great with children and youth? &nbsp;Why not consider sharing your spare time, skills and laughter with a child or youth in need in your community? &nbsp;Our volunteers act as positive role models to children and youth of all ages throughout Halton. &nbsp; In as little as a few hours a month, you can make a significant difference in the life of a child or youth. &nbsp;Halton CAS is dedicated to developing mentorship relationships that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from all diverse groups. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Role •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To be a friend and good role model for a child or youth in care. Friendships and trust are formed, and positive social skills,&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; confidence and self-esteem are instilled.Time Commitment •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Time is dependent on the requirements of each child or youth and what time you have available to commit. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Approximately once a week and a minimum one-year commitment is required.Major Responsibilities •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To provide positive and supportive communication between yourself and the child or youth, leading by example. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To report activities and progress to the child or youth’s worker. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be attentive to the needs and interests of the child or youth. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Take ownership for the goals and direction provided by Halton CAS/worker. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adhere to the guidelines of the Halton CAS Code of Conduct.Requirements/Qualifications •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Listening skills, friendly, non-judgmental, caring, experience in relating to children, youth, and families. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Good time management and organization skills. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be fully vaccinated and provide receipt. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vulnerable Sector Screening. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Driver’s Abstract. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Patience, sense of humour and a caring personality.<ul><li>Over the age of 18</li></ul>Benefits •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Establish a new meaningful connection with a child or youth in your community. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foster growth and development.&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilitate life skills development in a child or youth within your community.You Are . . . •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A team player who possesses leadership qualities. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enthusiastic and energetic. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reliable and punctual. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Motivated. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accountable. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Outgoing and enjoy meeting new people. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Conscientious.Team Support •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supervisor of Volunteer Services •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Child or youth’s worker •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Volunteer Services Team AssistantContact Clara Costa, Supervisor of Volunteer Services @ <a href="mailto:ccosta@haltoncas.ca" target="_blank">ccosta@haltoncas.ca</a> to apply or if you have any questions.

Halton Children's Aid Society

In- Person Volunteer Mentor

Volunteer DriverOur Volunteer Drivers play an extremely valuable role in the lives of our children, youth and families in care. &nbsp;As a driver, you become a familiar and friendly face that the children and youth can depend on, someone who will listen to their stories and bring a smile to their faces at what can be a very confusing time in their lives.&nbsp;If you have a few hours to spare a week, enjoy driving and love children, then this is the volunteer role for you. &nbsp; Volunteer drivers take children, youth, and on occasion their parents, to various appointments, therapy sessions, family visits, counselling sessions, court dates, support groups, and other important meetings. &nbsp;Some drivers do specific drives each week, others are called upon on a daily basis and yet others do once a month. &nbsp;It's totally up to the individual as to how much they are willing to drive. &nbsp;Either way we are extremely grateful, as we are always in need of reliable, readily available volunteer drivers.&nbsp; Most drives occur within the Halton borders but can occasionally be further.Role &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Drive children and youth to appointments&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain and submit accurate expense sheet&nbsp;</li><li>Plan route for drive in the most direct and cost-efficient manner possible &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>Needed days, evenings, and weekends&nbsp;</li><li>Commit to as much or as little as you would like</li></ul>Major Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Obtain appropriate car seat from Halton CAS if required for the drive&nbsp;</li><li>Advise Drive Coordinator in advance when you will be unable to complete a previously scheduled drive&nbsp;</li><li>Advise Supervisor of Volunteers of any problems that may arise during drives&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain professional and caring manner as a representative of Halton CAS&nbsp;</li><li>Advise After Hours Worker of any problems with drives occurring during the evenings or weekends&nbsp;</li><li>Adhere to Halton CAS Code of Conduct</li></ul>Requirements&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Valid driver’s license&nbsp;</li><li>Fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination&nbsp;</li><li>A vehicle in good running condition with adequate number of seatbelts&nbsp;</li><li>Complete Vulnerable Sector Screening&nbsp;</li><li>Provide driving abstract from Ministry of Transportation&nbsp;</li><li>Provide proof of insurance with minimum coverage of $2,000,000&nbsp;</li><li>Have a good understanding of the appropriate use of Halton CAS car seats, as required&nbsp;</li><li>Be patient, have a good sense of humour and have a caring personality</li></ul>Benefits&nbsp;<ul><li>Gain leadership experience&nbsp;</li><li>Increase social and professional network&nbsp;</li><li>Enhance skill set while overseeing a variety of different tasks, activities, and experiences &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Who Are You?<ul><li>A team player who possesses leadership qualities&nbsp;</li><li>Enthusiastic and energetic&nbsp;</li><li>Reliable and punctual, motivated, accountable</li><li>Outgoing; enjoy meeting new people&nbsp;</li><li>Calm and cope well under pressure</li></ul>Contact Clara Costa, Supervisor of Volunteer Services @ <a href="mailto:ccosta@haltoncas.ca" target="_blank">ccosta@haltoncas.ca</a> to apply or if you have any questions.

Volunteer Driver

<h2>Position Summary:</h2>The&nbsp;Mental Health and Addiction Peer Support Worker&nbsp;is responsible for providing peer support to people who have been released from jail; harm reduction education, overdose prevention information/tools, community accompaniment, connecting clients to community support, informal counseling, follow-ups and advocacy. If appropriate and/or possible, may provide direct client services at the Maplehurst Correctional Institution to assist with release.Specific Peer Support as it applies to this position:&nbsp;someone with lived experience of incarceration and/or substance use, and/or mental health.<h2>Job Accountabilities</h2><ul><li>Connect directly with individuals released from custody to provide immediate support, conduct brief needs assessments, and make referrals accordingly.</li><li>Establish and maintain supportive relationships with people engaging with the program</li><li>Share lived/living experiences with individuals engaged with our services when this is of service to them</li><li>Manage a caseload of up to 20 clients</li><li>Advocate with and, if necessary for, individuals engaging in the program </li><li>Act as a role model in demonstrating the ways you support yourself</li><li>Provide reassurance and support when there are experiences of crisis or distress</li><li>Support the exploration of choices and options with people engaging with our services</li><li>Support inbound referrals and intake processes &nbsp;</li><li>Attend community meetings and assist with data collection as&nbsp;needed.</li><li>Present information about the agency and its programs as a representative of John Howard Society of Peel-Halton-Dufferin in public settings as&nbsp;directed.</li><li>Actively participate in formal supervision sessions on a regular basis (e.g.: every four weeks) as well as daily de-briefing sessions as&nbsp;required.</li><li>Cooperate and collaborate with Probation and Parole Officers, community partners, and stakeholders in a professional&nbsp;manner.</li><li>Accompany service users on public transit to referral destinations, medical appointments, etc.</li><li>Produce and maintain logs, files, records or statistical information through the use of sufficient written and computer&nbsp;skills.</li><li>Ensure client confidentiality, as per agency policy.</li><li>Ensure ongoing and open communication with colleagues and supervisor, to afford the best outcomes for clients.</li><li>Identify deficiencies in current program practices and make recommendations for improvements.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by the senior management team.</li></ul><h2>Working Conditions and Environment</h2><ul><li>Maintain workplace confidentiality and work within the policies and procedures&nbsp;as outlined, while respecting the mission, vision and principles of the&nbsp;agency</li><li>Conduct self with integrity and respect as it applies to the role of an&nbsp;employee representative of the&nbsp;agency</li><li>Work collaboratively with team members, and in a spirit of congeniality with all staff</li><li>Maintain a current understanding of resources/services available in the community&nbsp;which could be of assistance to the&nbsp;clients</li><li>Ability to comply with deadlines as directed by&nbsp;management</li><li>Demonstrate effective time management and an ability to refocus after interruptions&nbsp;from co-workers, clients and management</li><li>Participate in team meetings and other committees as&nbsp;needed</li><li>Participate in relevant training opportunities to keep skills and&nbsp;outlook current/effective</li><li>Provide supervision for student placements and/or volunteers as requested by manager</li><li>Represent the agency at community events, public speaking engagements, etc. at&nbsp;the direction of&nbsp;management.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications:</h2><ul><li>Formal education in relevant degree/diploma programs in Social Work/Human&nbsp;Services </li><li>Personal lived experience in the areas of incarceration and/or substance use, and/or mental health </li><li>Knowledge of local community resources across the city of Peel-Halton-Dufferin, especially in the area housing/homelessness/mental health and&nbsp;addiction.</li><li>Must display a non-judgmental and anti-oppressive attitude.</li><li>Familiarity and ability to support harm reduction approaches for people who use substances.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to work in a one-on-one context and within a team&nbsp;environment.</li><li>Strong personal/professional boundaries, crisis intervention, de-escalation and problem-solving skills to intervene in conflict&nbsp;situations.</li><li>Be committed to continuous learning through the receipt of training on harm reduction, HIV/AIDS, Hep C and sexually transmitted infections, reintegration strategies and other relevant topics for people who were in&nbsp;jail.</li></ul>

John Howard Society Peel-Halton-Dufferin

Peer Support Worker

Are you entrepreneurial, client-focused and committed to teamwork and excellence? Do you enjoy working with 
clients from diverse backgrounds? If you want to work for a recognized leader in career and workforce 
development, then consider a career with Centre for Skills Development! 

Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, with locations in Oakville, Milton and Clarkson, Centre for Skills delivers high 
caliber employment services, language training &amp; settlement services, skilled trades training and literacy upgrading. 
Providing people with opportunities to build a better future and making a positive impact on peoples’ lives is 
integral to the business of Centre for Skills. 

For more information, visit: centreforskills.ca 


Job Number: 471 

Job Title: Sr. Program Coordinator, Language Training &amp; Settlement Services 

Department: Language Training and Settlement Services (LTSS) 

Location: All Sites/Virtual 

Schedule Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm 

Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours/week) 

Reports To: Program Manager 


The Sr. Program Coordinator, Language Training &amp; Settlement Services plays a key role in driving the growth 

and innovation of newcomer programs at Centre for Skills. Leading and supporting a team of staff who 

deliver language training, settlement services, and community connection initiatives, this role ensures they 

have the tools and guidance needed to help clients succeed. The Sr. Program Coordinator also works closely 

with senior leadership and funders, fostering strong relationships built on accountability and integrity. As the 

organization moves towards a fully integrated service delivery model, this role will play a critical part in 

supporting collaboration across all program areas and shaping a seamless, client-centred approach aligned 

with the Centre for Skill’s mission, vision, and values. 

These are your responsibilities: 

 • Provide strategic and operational leadership to the LTSS Program Analyst, LINC Coordinator, Mental 
Health Support Coach, and Settlement Coordinator to ensure program objectives and outcomes are 

successfully achieved. 

 • Collaborate with all Centre for Skills Coordinators to support integrated program delivery and wrap-
around client services, helping move toward a fully integrated service delivery model. 

 • Partner with Coordinators and the Financial/Program Analyst to continuously improve program 
outcomes by defining metrics, benchmarks, and evaluation measures that inform the annual business 
planning process. 

 • Oversee and advise on the delivery of all funding contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual 
obligations, achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs), and required outcomes. 

The Opportunity 

Embark on a Bright Future with Centre for Skills Development 

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 • Provide regular updates and reports to the Program Manager on program performance, funding 
compliance, emerging trends, and potential risks to ensure alignment with organizational priorities. 

 • Escalate significant issues or policy changes to the Program Manager and support the implementation 
of strategic initiatives as directed. 

 • Monitor ministry websites and adopt a proactive approach to facilitating program and policy changes 
as programs and services evolve or expand. 

 • Conduct first-level investigations and initiate problem-solving processes for disputes involving 
departmental staff and clients, involving the Program Manager where required. 

 • Oversee staff scheduling and coverage to ensure seamless service delivery. 
 • Develop, plan, and facilitate professional development activities to strengthen staff expertise and 

capacity, and manage coaching, mentoring, and performance management for program coordinators. 
 • Partner with HR to recruit, supervise, and conduct performance reviews for program staff, promoting 

ongoing professional development through structured feedback and organized learning opportunities. 
 • Collaborate with the Controller and Financial/Program Analyst to monitor budgets and provide 

guidance and direction on financial planning and resource allocation. 
 • Assist with the development of marketing and outreach strategies to promote Centre for Skills 

programs and services. 
 • Research, develop, and write funding proposals to secure new funding opportunities, working closely 

with staff, funders, and partners to meet deadlines and funder specifications. 
 • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with local boards, funders, community organizations, and 

professional associations to identify labour market trends and enhance newcomer services. 
 • Represent Centre for Skills at community events, panels, and networking opportunities to increase 

awareness of programs and foster collaborative partnerships. 
 • Provide relevant program information and raise awareness to help grow client participation across 

Centre for Skills programs and services. 

 • Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 
 

What you need to bring to this job: 

 • Education: Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Adult Education, Leadership, or a related 
field (TESL certification or LINC/ESL program experience is an asset). 

 • Experience: Minimum 5 years working with government-funded programs and at least 3 years in a 
supervisory or leadership role within adult education, settlement, employment, or skilled trades 
programming. 

 • Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor teams, fostering collaboration and 
achieving program goals within an outcomes-based service delivery model. 

 • Project &amp; Budget Management: Strong project management skills with proven experience creating, 
managing, and monitoring program budgets to ensure effective use of resources. 

 • Relationship Building: Proven ability to engage effectively with funders, partners, staff, and 
stakeholders to support program success and integration. 

 • Community Knowledge: Broad knowledge of community services related to employment, settlement, 
and labour market information to inform program design and delivery. 

 • Problem-Solving &amp; Decision-Making: Excellent skills in identifying challenges, making informed 
decisions, and resolving issues quickly to ensure smooth program operations. 


 • Results-Oriented: Self-motivated and results-driven, with a demonstrated commitment to high-quality 
service delivery. 

 • Technical Skills: Proficient with MS Office Suite (especially Excel reporting) and comfortable working 
with program-specific databases (e.g., iCARE, HARTS). 

 • Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel within 
Halton and Peel regions as required. 
 
 


At Centre for Skills, we offer a competitive compensation package and benefits. We value flexibility and the need 
to achieve a work-life balance. All employees receive above industry average time off, including vacation time, sick 
/ wellness days and personal days. We promote and support continuous learning, providing our staff with training 
to develop skills, and attend workshops and conferences. We are committed to supporting the growth of our staff 
and we take a team approach in all that we do. Contact us to learn more about why we’re sure you’ll love working 
at Centre for Skills! 

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to: <a href="mailto:resumes@centreforskills.ca" target="_blank">resumes@centreforskills.ca</a> 
Application Deadline: Open until filled 

We thank all applicants for their interest in Centre for Skills, however, only those selected for an interview will be 
contacted. 

Please contact us at <a href="mailto:resumes@centreforskills.ca" target="_blank">resumes@centreforskills.ca</a> should an accommodation be required. 

How to apply: 

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