The Program Coordinator is a dynamic, adaptable self-starter with exemplary interpersonal skills and a commitment to supporting people living with mental illness and other barriers to employment and participation. The Employment & Programming team plays a key role in championing supported employees and participants by providing guidance, skill development, and meaningful opportunities for engagement across LakeCity Works’ social enterprises and onsite programs. We strive to provide diverse employment experiences to meet the needs, interests and skills of those seeking our services. Our programming spans supported employment, volunteer skill-building, and recreation, with activities taking place across a variety of operational areas.
Program Coordinators contribute to programming across the organization, working collaboratively with colleagues, participants, and operational teams to support individual needs, program delivery, and organizational priorities. While Program Coordinators may have areas of primary responsibility, the position requires a flexible, organization-wide approach, with the ability to provide support across different job areas and programming activities in response to participant needs, staff absences, and changing operational requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work directly with participants and supported employees to understand their strengths, goals and ambitions
- Develop coaching and skill-building plans and activities for participants and supported employees based on their individual needs
- Assess supported employment candidates and assist them in reaching their goals through work participation within our social enterprises
- Develop and deliver recreation, employment and volunteer programs
- Provide accurate reports and assessments as per funding reporting requirements
KEY ATTRIBUTES
- You are a problem solver and enjoy being active and engaged on the job
- You have outstanding communication, interpersonal and conflict management skills
- You have up-to-date knowledge of community resources and services
- You have an engaging spirit and desire to share and teach others
- You have an interest in social enterprise
- You are comfortable in Industrial and Worksite settings
- You are comfortable coaching and supervising supported employees while ensuring production needs are met
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Competent in using MS Office applications
- Must complete a vulnerable sector check
- Walking: ability to walk for up to 60 minutes
- Standing: ability to stand for up to 60 minutes
- Bending/crouching/kneeling/climbing: full abilities, used occasionally each day
- Lifting: up to 50lbs unaided, used occasionally each day
