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OCC Summer Program Coordinator
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About the role
About YOU
As an OCC Summer Program Coordinator you will provide opportunity and support for the healthy social development of children, youth and families who have limited access to resources and services, in order that they grow to reach their full potential.
Through ensuring barrier free access to critical supports and services, you will develop and deliver specific programs targeting prevention initiatives and identify pathways to additional community supports and ROCK services.
About ROCK
ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) is recognized as the number one non-profit employer of choice, leading the way in providing mental health services to children, youth, and families in the Halton region. We are an accredited organization with exemplary standings from Accreditation Canada, reflecting our commitment to high-quality care. Our dynamic and collaborative team is dedicated to achieving our mission and vision, fostering a positive and inclusive environment that mirrors the diversity of the community we serve. At ROCK, we offer various professional development opportunities, company events, and a supportive culture that encourages innovation and growth. ROCK is site certified in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) a developmentally sensitive, neurobiology-informed approach to clinical problem solving. Our hybrid work model provides flexibility, combining on-site and virtual environments, to best meet the needs of our staff and clients. Join us in making a meaningful impact in mental health care.
The ROLE
As an OCC Summer Program Coordinator, you will Act as a role model and facilitate client physical, emotional, and intellectual growth and development, develop an understanding of the unique needs in each of the ROCK Hub communities and implement best practices for reducing barriers to participation. You will ensure program goals map onto Ministry Guidelines for Targeted Prevention outcomes, Coordinate and facilitate service offerings for children/youth and families in alignment with the Targeted Prevention Standards.
You will Establish partnerships and work collaboratively with various ROCK and community services to create a central Hub of offerings, provide both group and one to one support for clients as required. You will Participate in the development of a marketing and social media strategy. You will also Facilitate client registration processes and maintain client records through ROCK’s client database and ensure programs and services are evaluated on a regular basis. You will Facilitate data collection, including program statistics for the purpose of required reporting, and/or research and Supervise placement students.
Who we’re looking for:
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Preference for a College diploma in Child and Youth work or related field
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Experience working in a community-based environment and with providing groups/workshops/education to children, youth and/or families preferred.
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Demonstrated experience in group prevention implementation and development.
What will help you succeed:
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Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are essential
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Strong time management and multitasking skills in a fast-paced work environment are essential
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a treatment team
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Proficient in the use of technology and working in a virtual environment; MAC OS operating systems; strong MS Word and Excel competencies are essential; expertise in the use of PowerPoint is an asset
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Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
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Valid Ontario License, access to use of a reliable vehicle, and proof of valid insurance, with 2 million dollars of liability coverage
Our rewards ROCK, join our team and ENJOY:
Learning: Professional development assistance, investing in your growth
Wellness: Discounted Good life memberships and Health Benefits
Be part of a team that makes a difference. Apply today and help us shape the future of mental health care for children, youth, and families!
ROCK is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workforce reflecting the community we serve and promoting diversity at all levels in a dynamic and inclusive environment. We provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and ROCK’s Accommodation Policy.
If you are invited to participate in the interview process and require accommodation for the interview, we ask that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably practicable. Please be advised that you may be requested to provide verifiable supporting information, such as medical or other documentation depending upon the type of Code-protected accommodation, to Human Resources to ensure that appropriate accommodation is provided to you throughout the hiring process. ROCK treats all accommodation requests confidentially.
Positions are located in the Halton Region and travel between sites may be required.
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About ROCK REACH OUT CENTRE FOR KIDS
ROCK is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississauga’s of the Credit. Acknowledging the lands that we gather on is part of the overall plan that we collectively embrace to meet obligations under the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action. Halton Region, as we know it today, is rich in history and modern traditions of many First Nations and the Metis. From the Anishinaabe to the Haudenosaunee and the Metis. We would like to acknowledge that ROCK is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississauga’s of the Credit. As settlers, we are grateful for the opportunity to meet here and we thank all of the generations of people who have taken care of this land for thousands of years.