Requisition Details: Employment Status: Regular, Full-time (1.0 FTE)Program: Ontario Student Nutrition ProgramNumber of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75Work Schedule: Days (8-week summer layoff, July & August)On-Call: NoExisting Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position. Job Summary: The Community Development Coordinator is the first point of contact for student nutrition programs. This position works diligently with schools to ensure the smooth operation of their student nutrition programs. This position also works alongside local partnerships to develop and enhance relations with key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Conduct formal program assessments and provide support to local student nutrition programs.Coordinate annual grant application process.Facilitate implementation of Ministry Program Guidelines and best practice standards.Establish support strategies to assist programs that are not meeting key quality standards.Develop and coordinate the delivery of program training workshops for staff and volunteers.Assist with securing additional funding/grant opportunities.Foster good working relationships with key stakeholders and community partners.Assist with volunteer recruitment and recognition.Timely preparation and submission of data and reports.Ensures the provision of cost-effective client services and programs.Assesses clients for service needs, monitors service delivery and contributes to the development, evaluation and promotion of the program.Develops and implements program plans to meet department needs.Manages volunteers and staff within the program, taking the lead in volunteer orientation, training and in-services within the framework of VON Quality Management standards.Maintains regular engagement with clients and other health partners to ensure programs meet community needs.Functions as a primary support contact between clients, health professionals, community support and internal team members.Tracks and reports the result of program plans and team efforts on a timely basis to the relevant supervisor and internal stakeholders.Supports financial accountability within assigned programs by maintaining program budgets.Creates and prepares financial and statistical trending reports VON and funder obligations and for program analysis.Completes Disaster and Emergency Drills according to VON Disaster & Emergency program/policy.Plans and participates in multi-disciplinary meetings as required.Practices in accordance with the quality and risk management framework of VON Canada and Occupational Health and Safety legislation.Participates in health and safety training including WHMIS and applies this knowledge in the workplace.Ensures all workplace incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation and VON policies and procedures for workplace injuries and incidents.External and Internal Relationships: Timely communication and follow up with clients, and community partners/professionals as required.Timely communication and follow up with internal staffEducation, Designations and Experience: Experience with non-profit coordination/management.Experience with fundraising and relationship building.Post Secondary Diploma in Health/Social Science discipline or the equivalent combination of qualifications/education.2-3 years of related experience in community and health-based care.1-2 years of experience in program planning and evaluation is an asset.Experience in volunteer administration an assetExperience or understanding of the not-for-profit healthcare environment is an asset.Skills: Proven organization skills to ensure priorities and deadlines are met in a fast-paced, informal and constantly-evolving environment.Public speaking and relationship-building skillsDemonstrated commitment to working in an environment with high confidentiality and discretion.Demonstrated knowledge of the social and health care services network and community resources, as we
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