ISBP Coordinator

Youth Now On Track Services (YNOT) Organization; Toronto; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Now on Track Services (YNOT) is seeking an ISBP Coordinator to lead the delivery of the Innovative Support for Black Parents initiative and coordinate other youth- and family-centered programs. The role involves planning, organizing, and supervising activities for children aged 4 to 13, ensuring programming aligns with developmental needs and organizational goals.

The successful candidate will supervise staff and volunteers, manage logistics, develop program curricula, maintain records,

Qualifications

• Diploma in Child and Youth Care or Early Childhood Educators.
• Minimum 2 years experience as an educator or in a relevant position.
• Knowledge of program management and development procedures.
• Knowledge of budgeting, bookkeeping and reporting.
• Tech savvy, proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to work with diversity and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and efficient.
• Grant writing skills are an asset.
• Current Standard First Aid and Infant/Child CPR & AED certification (Level C).
• Reliable access to a car is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of ISBP programs including afterschool, camps, and workshops.
• Supervise program staff, volunteers, and placement students to ensure quality delivery.
• Provide weekly updates and reports on program progress to the manager.
• Develop age-appropriate activities for children aged 4 to 13.
• Manage logistics for programs serving 30 to 150 children as needed.
• Cultivate sponsors and partners for ISBP program sustainability.
• Coordinate facilitation and activities for Workshops such as Mental Health.
• Maintain records, reports, and documentation of activities and outcomes.
• Attend monthly meetings and professional training sessions.
• Build strong relationships with families and community partners.
• Ensure safety and compliance with policies and child protection guidelines.
• Assist with outreach, promotion, and evaluation of programs.
• Write evaluation reports to government/funders.
• Identify hazards and implement preventative health and safety measures.
• Report to the Program Manager and attend meetings as needed.
• Other responsibilities as required by the organization.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Reporting

MS Office

Diversity & inclusion

Time management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Grant writing

First Aid/CPR

Vehicle access

Education

Diploma in Child and Youth Care or Early Childhood Education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Summary

Youth Now on Track Services (YNOT) is seeking an experienced professional with a strong background in program development and implementation, as well as team leadership, to support the successful delivery of the Innovative Support for Black Parents (ISBP) Initiative. This individual will be responsible for coordinating a team in achieving the initiative’s goals and objectives while also supporting the broader needs and objectives of YNOT’s other programs and initiatives.

Type of position

This is a full-time position with the flexibility of sometimes having to work towards the evening hours or attend weekend meetings/events.

Hours of work

Monday,Tuesday, and Thursday—9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Wednesday and Friday—9:30 am to 5:30 pm—may vary (40 hours/week).

Description

Youth Now on Track Services is seeking a dedicated and dynamic ISBP Coordinator to lead the delivery of the Innovative Support for Black Parents (ISBP) Initiative and support the coordination of other youth- and family-centered programs offered by the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising educational and recreational activities for children aged 4 to 13, ensuring all programming aligns with the developmental needs of participants and the overall goals of YNOT.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Position Title: ISBP Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of programs and events under the ISBP initiative, including Afterschool, Summer Camp, Spring Break, mental health workshops, Christmas Toy Drive, and other youth programs.
• Develop a vision and progressive short-term and long-term plan to improve and maintain a high scope for the ISBP initiatives.
• Supervise and support program staff, volunteers, and placement students to ensure high-quality delivery and participant engagement.
• Provide weekly updates of the program to the manager with regular reports on the program and tasks, including the progress of participants, interns, and volunteers.
• Develop age-appropriate activities that support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Manage logistics for programs and events that may serve between 30 to 150 children, depending on scope and outreach.
• Proactive in finding sponsors and partners for the ISBP program to ensure sustainability.
• Coordinating facilitation and other related activities for Workshops such as Mental Health
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation of program activities, attendance, and outcomes.
• Required to attend monthly meetings and professional training sessions
• Personal development towards supporting the execution of the role more effectively.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and community partners to foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, safety standards, and relevant child protection guidelines.
• Assist with outreach, promotion, and evaluation of programs to ensure continuous improvement and community relevance.
• Writing of evaluation reports of programs to government/funders.
• Ensure the health and safety of all children at all times by identifying potential hazards and proactively implementing preventative measures.
• Report to the Program Manager
• Attend meetings when needed.
• Other responsibilities as required by the organization.

Requirements

• Diploma in Child and Youth Care or Early Childhood Educators
• Minimum 2 years experience as an educator or in a relevant position
• Knowledge of program management and development procedures
• Knowledge of budgeting, bookkeeping and reporting
• Tech savvy, proficient in MS Office
• Ability to work with diversity and multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and efficient
• Grant writing skills are an asset
• Current Standard First Aid and Infant/Child CPR & AED certification (Level C)
• Reliable access to a car is an asset.

Skills

• Program Planning and Implementation
• Child and Youth Development Knowledge
• Health & Safety Awareness
• Behavior Management
• Leadership and team management skills
• Team worker and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Time-management and organizational skills
• First Aid & CPR Certification
• Proactive with Personal and Professional development
• Ability to instill positivity within a team and keep them motivated
• Cultural Sensitivity & Inclusion

We sincerely appreciate and thank all applicants. We will only contact candidates selected for interview.