Program Manager, Evening Shift

Job Title: Leadership Program Coordinator

Community Development
Reports To: Manager Social Planning and Research/ Team Lead Community Planner Research
Location: CDCD sites - Ajax/Oshawa
Under the direction of the Manager Social Planning and Research and the Team Lead Community Planner Research the Leadership Program Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation of the Newcomer Women Leadership Program and coordination of the affiliated Leadership Durham professional development program.

Participants are invited to provide support to and receive support from their peers and share the successes and challenges of their journey with their peers and the program coordinator.
Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) is an independent not-for-profit social planning organization that has been working to enhance the quality of life for individuals families and communities in Durham for 55 years. We organize a variety of research community development and social planning initiatives as well as administer and deliver front line social service programs. Using client-centered anti-oppression anti-racism trauma-informed gender-based analysis plus and strength-based approaches build relationships and establish rapport with existing community partners vendors staff and volunteers.
Maintain confidentiality and privacy protection measures for all community partners vendors staff volunteers and clients
Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements of programs within the positions portfolio.

Durham Community Leadership Program

Facilitate group sessions in English for eligible clients that provide participants with access to information and resources support and reassurance and opportunities to become more involved in their community and strengthen their life and leadership skills.
Provide hands-on activities and expert-led sessions that will empower women and assist them to develop a leadership mindset.
Enhance their public speaking and storytelling skills.
Support women to develop advocacy skills empowering them to voice their needs and influence change within their communities.
Equip women with the confidence and skills to take on leadership roles within their families and communities.
Maintain confidentiality and privacy protection measures for all participants community partners and expert speakers.
Liaise with other services including mental health housing and community connections that could support the participants leadership experience
Organize the annual Women in Leadership forum
Establish relationships with public private and non-profit stakeholders to enhance leadership capacity in Durham Region.
Manage the day-to-day operations and scope of the Durham Community Leadership program.
Support website development and social media posting for the Leadership program in close coordination with CDCD Marketing team.
Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements of programs within the positions portfolio.
Maintain accurate client and volunteer records using program database and iCARE (The Immigration Contribution Agreement Reporting Environment) system reporting platform.
Maintain an organized system of tracking monitoring and prioritizing tasks and projects.
Adhere to all agency policies procedures and directives as well as all other applicable legislation.
Post-secondary education in Social Services or related area of study
Proficient in the use of computer programs for: Word Processing; Databases; Ability to speak another language is an asset
Ability to work out of an office environment and will be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
Flexible in the case of attending evening and/or weekend meetings and events as required.
Comfortable with supporting newcomer women who may be experiencing varying degrees of distress related to their settlement journey.
The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Screening and certificate demonstrating proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment.
The recruitment process does not involve artificial intelligence or automated decision-making. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that represents the cultural mosaic of the Durham Region and the communities we serve. Diversity plays a key role in our ability to deliver our mission.
CDCD is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples racialized persons/persons of colour persons with disabilities women 2SLGBTQIA persons and others who may contribute to fostering innovative ideas and solutions.
As an employer CDCD has a duty to accommodate potential candidates throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005.