Program Coordinator, Rites of Passage (YPS)

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

Job summary

A community service organization in Toronto is seeking a Program Coordinator for their Rites of Passage program. The role involves developing and implementing programs for women and children, ensuring they align with an African-centered value system. Ideal candidates have an undergraduate degree in Social Work or a related field, along with experience in culturally responsive programming and strong facilitation skills. This is a full-time, permanent position requiring onsite work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience working with children and youth in culturally responsive programming.
• Experience with Rites of Passage or African-centered maturation models.
• Minimum 3 years of advanced case management and referral skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in researching and implementing group activities for women, children, and youth.
• Plan culturally appropriate group activities and events.
• Support workshops and group meetings for women and children as needed.
• Manage service data and maintain records.

Skills

Coordination skills

Facilitation skills

Organizational skills

Outreach and marketing skills

Effective written and oral communication

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM 2.0

Job description

Competition #YPS

Program Coordinator Rites of Passage (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: $54097.76
Internal Rate: $55201.79

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 coordinator ensures that programs align with an African-centered value system, the organization's strategic priorities, and meet participants' needs.

This position reports to the Rites of Passage Manager (Homeward Bound) and works collaboratively within the ROP team to coordinate and implement 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 in the HB ROP program.
• Plan bimonthly culturally appropriate group activities and/or events for women, children, and youth of African descent.
• Collaborate with the program Manager to promote group events and activities to the Homeward Bound participants.
• Provide coordination and administrative support to the community advisory circle.
• Support and lead workshops and group meetings for women and children as needed.
• Confirm group arrangements including food, frequency, and location of meetings.
• Maintain ongoing contact with parents to support children during Sisterhood sessions and other ROP events.
• Assist in developing tools to measure outcomes and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure ongoing coordination within the organization.
• Manage service data and maintain records following case and data management standards, including databases like CRM 2.0.
• Monitor and document activity outcomes and report regularly to the Manager.
• Participate in supervisory, staff, and unit meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure Rites of Passage standards of service excellence are upheld and centered in all work with African-Canadian youth and communities.

What You Bring to the Team

• Undergraduate Degree in Social Work, College Diploma in Social Service Work, Child and Youth Worker, or related field.
• At least 3 years experience working with children and youth in culturally responsive programming, with strong coordination, facilitation skills, and experience with Rites of Passage or African-centered maturation models being assets.

What You Set Yourself Apart

• Familiarity with personal development and maturation processes in people of African descent.
• Minimum 3 years of advanced case management and referral skills.
• Strong outreach, marketing, organizational, and planning skills.
• Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of issues impacting African-Canadian women and children.
• Proficiency in Windows, MS Office, Internet, and databases.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Excellent data collection and analysis skills.
• Strong facilitation and group presentation skills.
• Effective time management skills.

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment. Applicants requiring accommodations should inform our People & Culture team. All information regarding accommodations will be handled confidentially.

This job posting utilizes AI-powered tools for screening and assessment of applicants.

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills: Project/Program Management, Developmental Disabilities, Organizational Skills, Data Collection, Meeting Facilitation, Utilization Review, Administrative Experience, Program Development, Public Speaking, Supervising, Social Work

Experience: 3+ years

Vacancy: 1