Community Outreach Coordinator

Position: Community Outreach Coordinator – 1 Year Contract
** Who We Are
** For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
** Mission Statement
** The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
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* Job Description:

**** POSITION PURPOSE

SUMMARY:

** The Community Outreach Coordinator provides individualized support to parents who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them to meet their identified parenting goals. They also provide group-based parenting education designed to support parents in fostering healthy development in their children and building healthy relationships. Further, the Community Outreach Coordinator will collect data and develop community connections to help build long-term program sustainability.  

The schedule will vary based on the needs of program participants. Evening and weekend work will be required on an as-needed basis. Shifts include a ½ hour paid meal break where applicable. The Program Supervisor will set the hours of work and work schedule; flexibility will be required.
** ACCOUNTABILITIES:*
* • Carryout intake processes, including assessment and interview, for each program participant  
• Provide individualized training and education aimed to assist program participants in achieving their identified parenting goals  
• Document training procedures and track individual progress  
• Develop, promote, and facilitate support groups aimed to address the needs of program participants  
• Provide community referrals and service navigation support to help meet individual need
• Provide education based on evidence-informed best practices in child development  
• Respond to emergencies and other serious occurrences in a timely manner and in accordance with policy  
• Assist individuals in building natural supports to help foster community engagement  
• Work collaboratively with program participants, family support networks, and other developmental service agencies as required to help build sustainable support structures  
• Act in accordance with anti-oppressive practice and the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity as per agency policy  
• Complete risk assessments and introduce health & safety controls to help mitigate risk to program participants and others as appropriate  
• Accurately collect program data and assist with program evaluation as required  
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Child and Family Services Act and its implications for parents with cognitive limitations  
• Abide by the limits of confidentiality and the duty to report as per policy; consult with the Program Supervisor as appropriate  
• Participate in regular supervision, team meetings, and the performance evaluation process  
• Ensure the upkeep, cleanliness and general maintenance of all work spaces  
• Complete all training requirements in alignment with MCCSS and agency standards  
• Represent the organization in a respectful and professional manner, reflecting the mission and values of The Salvation Army  
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor, Program Director, or Executive Director
** CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:
** Governance Boards and Councils:
None  Internal:  
• Regular interaction with Program Supervisor and other team members  
• Regular interaction with program participants and their families  External:  
• Primary care support team  
• Community partners
** MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:*
* • This position reports directly to the Program Supervisor
** FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:*
* • Uses…