Program Coordinator, Come to Work
CNIB Foundation, Canada

1 year contract, New Westminster or Victoria, BC

This position will work with and empower integrated teams of staff and volunteers to deliver programs and services that change the lives of Canadians who are blind. Specifically, the Program Coordinator will engage job seekers with vision loss through intake process and by connecting them with community resources to set them up for success in the Come to Work program in British Columbia and Yukon.

• Assisting in delivering and monitoring best-in-class programs:
  • Working with Program Lead and wider Come to Work team, you will assist in developing and delivering program activities and workshops.
  • You will constantly seek opportunities to improve service delivery metrics and participant outcomes, leveraging available evaluation data.
• Engaging and empowering participants:
  • You will engage participants through intake process and set them up for successful participation in Come to Work program by connecting them with appropriate community resources including vocational partners.
  • You will provide ongoing support and coaching to Come to Work program participants who are new to vision loss and/or in school.
• Assisting in creating and leading an amazing team:
  • You will actively work with the team to create and maintain volunteer positions in order to promote skill-building volunteer experiences to program participants
• Assist in building strong community relationships:
  • You will assist with outreach efforts by identifying, developing and stewarding strong and effecting relationships and partnerships with community organizations, employers, local government, social agencies, as well as funders that are aligned to and/or can help furth our mission

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of work experience in employment and vocational field with a focus on employment preparation, skills training and employment coaching.
• University degree in relevant field
• A track record of successful people skills encompassing establishing, developing and maintaining positive relationships with individuals seeking services, partnerships with organizations, and team of volunteers
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of online platforms CRM software such as Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, and Salesforce considered an asset
• Knowledge of job accommodation practice and assistive technology
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to plan and deliver clear communications to a dispersed audience
• Proven strong time management, planning, coordinating and organization skills
• Effectively demonstrates understanding and championing of diversity, inclusion and accessibility issues
• 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

CNIB is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive culture and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, women, candidates with disabilities, and candidates of colour. We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience would be a definite asset. We're excited to review your application!

Please note: while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant. Closing date: September 20, 2021

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