Program Coordinator, Rites of Passage (2025-348-YPS)

WoodGreen Community Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community services organization is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Rites of Passage program, focusing on developing and implementing culturally responsive activities for women and children. The role involves leadership in program planning, logistics coordination, and evaluation, aiming to support African-Canadian communities effectively.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience with culturally responsive programming for children and youth.
• Experience with Rites of Passage or similar models is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead culturally appropriate activities for women, children, and youth.
• Collaborate with team members for program coordination.
• Monitor and report on program outcomes regularly.

Skills

Culturally responsive programming

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data collection and analysis

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Social Work

College Diploma in related field

Tools

CRM 2.0

MS Office

Job description

Program Coordinator, Rites of Passage (2025-348-YPS)

Competition #2025-348-YPS Program Coordinator, Rites of Passage (2025-348-YPS)

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time, Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy)

Work Hours: 35 hours/week (M-F 9am-5pm)

Work Setting: Exclusively Onsite at 251 Cosburn Avenue

Salary: External Rate: $54,097.76
Internal Rate: $55,201.79

Application Deadline: July 23, 2025 by 11:59 pm

Program Overview – Rites of Passage (ROP) Program

The Rites of Passage (ROP) Program Coordinator assists the ROP Homeward Manager in developing and implementing programs and activities for women and children. The program ensures that activities align with an African-centered value system and meet participants' needs.

This position reports to the Rites of Passage Manager (Homeward Bound) and works collaboratively within the ROP team to coordinate programs for parents and children of African descent in the Homeward Bound program.

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership in researching and implementing culturally appropriate group activities for women, children, and youth of African descent.
• Plan bimonthly culturally appropriate group activities and events.
• Promote these activities to the Homeward Bound participants.
• Support and lead workshops and group meetings for women and children.
• Coordinate logistics such as food, meeting frequency, and location.
• Maintain contact with parents to support children during sessions and events.
• Develop tools to measure outcomes and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with staff for ongoing coordination within the organization.
• Manage service data and maintain records following standards, using databases like CRM 2.0.
• Monitor and report on activity outcomes regularly.
• Participate in supervisory, staff, and unit meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned, ensuring service standards are upheld for African-Canadian youth and communities.

What You Bring to the Team

• Undergraduate Degree in Social Work, College Diploma, or related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience working with children and youth in culturally responsive programming, with assets including experience with Rites of Passage models or African-centered maturation models.

What You Set You Apart

• Knowledge of personal development processes for people of African descent.
• Minimum 3 years of case management and referral experience.
• Strong outreach, marketing, organizational, and planning skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of issues impacting African-Canadian women and children.
• Proficiency in Windows, MS Office, Internet, and databases.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Data collection and analysis skills.
• Facilitation and group presentation skills.
• Time management skills.

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Please inform our People & Culture team at [e-mail] of any accommodations needed during the application process. All accommodation information will be handled confidentially.

This posting uses AI tools for screening and assessment.

Application Questions

Are you currently employed by WoodGreen Community Services? *

Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? *

Do you have a Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Education, or a related discipline? *

How many years of experience do you have working with youth facing barriers? *

How many years of experience do you have in program administration, service coordination, and partnership development? *