Coordinator, Peer Social Recreation Groups
CNIB Foundation, Canada

Full Time, Permanent

Kingston, ON

Reports to: Executive Director, Ontario

Direct Reports: No

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.

We're looking for a mission-driven Coordinator, Peer Social amp; Recreation Groups who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.

• Recruit, train, engage and actively manage and integrated team of volunteers who are accountable for delivering Peer Social and Recreation Groups.
• Coordinator program content and curriculum for Peer Social and Recreation Groups under the direction of the Manager, Programs amp; Community Engagement.
• Provides overall coordination to onboard, recruit, train, and supervise volunteers.
• Maintains and manages a database/tracking system of volunteer activity including capturing program statistics.
• Provides support to participants and volunteers on a regular basis.
• Assesses participants eligibility for Peer Social and Recreation Groups.
• Represents CNIB at public and private events.
• Participates as a fully integrated member of the Ontario East team with travel within the region.
• Make referrals to appropriate CNIB/VLRO Specialists, and community supports and resources.

Requirements

Education and Certifications

• Degree or diploma in related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Enrollment in, or certificate from Volunteer Management Certificate or Social Service Worker Diploma from accredited program an asset.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in comparable position within a non-profit, voluntary organization an asset.
• Detail-oriented with excellent multi-project and time management, and computer skills.
• Proven knowledge and skills in volunteer management and social services an asset.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated relationship management skills for individuals, groups, partners, and organizations.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills to develop and deliver presentations.
• Experience with training and development of volunteers an asset.
• Proven leadership skills an asset.
• Proven coaching skills an asset.
• Creative and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and database management. Must be mature and responsible.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to travel independently within the ONNO region as required.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Benefits

We offer industry leading comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards packages and a wide range of perks, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.
• Competitive paid time off inclusive of annual vacation entitlement, additional paid holidays, wellness days, and personal days.
• Group insurance benefits include dental, health and vision care.
• Employer-sponsored pension plan.
• Years of service awards and year-round rewards as part of our employee recognition program.
• Enticing internal employee referral program.

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application. Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity.

Closing date: March 22, 2024

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

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