Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton, Hamilton and Grand Erie is part of a National Federation comprised of 90+ Member Agencies servicing more than 1,100 communities across the Country.
Vision: All young people realize their full potential.
Mission: Enable life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of young people.
The Agency is looking for an insightful and impactful individual to join as a Program Lead to help support our continuously improving organization to deliver impactful mentoring services to the Halton, Hamilton and Grand Erie communities.
The Program Lead: Adventure Canada Connections (ACC) and Black Cultural Mentoring is responsible for coordinating program delivery for Adventure Canada Connections (ACC) and Black Cultural Mentoring programming in Hamilton, Halton, and Grand Erie, which focuses on Black and newcomer youth. The co-design of new or enhanced programming for these communities will be part of the role, with a focus on strategy, research, outcomes and innovation. A desire to learn and grow is a must.
The ideal candidate self-identifies with and has lived experience in one of these communities and is committed to the principles of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging.
This position will report to the Manager, Group Programming of BBBS of Hamilton, Halton and Grand Erie.
Compensation: Starting at $48,000 to $52,000 depending on experience, Benefits & RRSP Program.
Job Type: Permanent, Full time, Hybrid Role – we offer flexibility with virtual options, however, the role does require in person programming and some in person meetings. A willingness to travel within the communities we serve is required (mileage reimbursement).
Responsibilities:
Delivery and Evaluation of Adventure Canada Connections Programming:
- Implementation, delivery and oversight of the Adventure Canada Connections (ACC) program in schools and communities in Hamilton, Halton and Grand Erie
- Co-design and co-create new programming alongside Manager of Group Programing
- Utilize research, program outcomes and community feedback to continually improve/modify and grow programming; create new programming to better serve targeted beneficiaries
- Coordinate the activities of front-line program managers delivering newcomer programming
- Collaborate with various Service Delivery & Intake teams members
- Ensure programming is aligned to the strategic plan
Delivery and Evaluation of Black Cultural Mentorship Programming:
- Implementation, delivery and oversight of the Black Cultural Mentorship program in schools and communities in Hamilton, Halton and Grand Erie with community partner New Age Ministries
- Coordinate the activities of front-line program managers delivering Black Cultural Mentorship programming
- Utilize research, program outcomes and community feedback to continually improve/modify and grow programming; create new programming to better serve targeted beneficiaries
- Collaborate with various Service Delivery & Intake teams members
- Ensure programming is aligned to the strategic plan
- Co-design and co-create new programming for Black youth alongside Manager of Group Programming
Quality Assurance, Documentation and Reporting:
- Update case files
- Collect and evaluate program related data and reporting on program statistics
- Manage the ACC and Black Cultural Mentorship programming budgets
Human Resource Management / Human Relations:
- Collaborate on hiring front line staff to help deliver programming
- Leading and supervising frontline staff as programming grows by providing expertise, direction, guiding junior team members, and being a role model for the team
Partnerships:
- Responsible for maintaining and developing new partnerships in the community
- Acting as a community liaison
- Develops connections to the communities we serve
- Innovating and collaborating with school partners, other self-led organisations and agencies
Skills and Requirements:
- BSW or related post-secondary degree/diploma combined with 2-3 years related experience
- Experience working with children, youth and/or families, as well as with BIPOC communities is an asset
- Must have demonstrated knowledge and commitment to understanding the needs of working with marginalized and vulnerable people from a strengths-based approach
- Motivated to initiate outreach efforts to equity seeking populations
- Experience supervising front line staff as a “Lead” ideal
- Must have skills in developing and working in partnerships and collaborating with a variety of people and organizations across multiple sectors
- Must demonstrate strong organizational skills, with the ability to plan, set priorities and meet timelines consistently
- Working knowledge of Office 365 programs and familiarity with CRM Dynamics desired
- Strong communication skills, collaboration, and teamwork skills
- Experience with conducting research (constructing surveys, focus groups) an asset
- Access to a vehicle – requires driving in Halton, Hamilton and Grand Erie and able to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends) when needed
In order to apply, please send your resume to recruitment@hrcovered.com before October 21st, 2022.