About KCWA Family & Social Services:

KCWA Family and Social Services (“KCWA”)is a non-profit organization established in 1985 by a group of women who wereconcerned with women and family issues. Our mission is “Building the Korean-Canadian community, one personat a time" and to accomplish this, we aspire to: Empower all members ofthe community to live free from violence, poverty and inequity; Provideculturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate services and programs; andEnhance the well-being of immigrant families and promote their efforts to realizetheir potential. KCWA’s vision is a "Barrier-Free Integration intoCanada", and core values are inclusiveness, excellence, integrity,respect, and collaboration.

 

Program Summary:

KCWA Family Team is dedicated to providing confidentialindividual, couple, and family counseling; crisis support counseling andtransitional housing and support to survivors of domestic violence; and deliverpreventive psychoeducational seminars/workshops mainly to members of theKorean-Canadian community.

 

Champions for Youth project will be anintegral part of Family Team services. The project aims to provideeducation to Korean-speaking parents, caregivers, and adult allies to equipthem with the necessary knowledge and skills to support Korean newcomer youthbecome healthy and resilient. The Project Coordinator will closely work withFamily Team Leader and Evaluation Consultant to develop project work plan,outreach and implementation strategy, evaluation framework, implement projectdeliverables, and accomplish project milestones and evaluation requirements.

 

Main Tasks & Responsibilities: 

 

Development of Workshop Materials & Group Facilitation  

 

• Develop of a 6-session workshop curriculum customized for the Korean-speaking parents, caregivers, and adult allies aged 26-65 pertaining to individual, family, and environmental factors that contribute to positive youth development and resiliency.

  ·        Organize, coordinate,and facilitate a total of 8 sets of 6-session workshops to 15 participants persession 

  ·        Organize, coordinate,and facilitate a participant graduation event and funder recognition event

   

  Project Outreach and Network Development

  ·        Develop outreachmaterials and execute outreach plan to promote project

  ·        Organize and mobilizecommunity stakeholders to participate in the workshop

  ·        Promote andfacilitate development of collaborative relationships with other Korean-servingagencies and faith groups

  ·        Facilitatedevelopment of supportive network among participants and create a dynamic spacefor learning

   

  Evaluation and Administrative Duties

   

  • Develop of an evaluation framework with the Evaluation Consultant to measure the below learning objectives throughout the project period:

    -      To learn thefeasibility of this project in providing ethnic Korean adults with theknowledge and skills necessary to raise youths with emotional and socialstrengths

    -      To learn about thechallenges participants experience raising and supporting youth as Canadianimmigrants

    -      To learn about theKorean community’s capacity to be mobilized for future youth-targeting programs

     

    • Report project progress and write report evaluation reports for funder

       

    • Provide weekly project updates and progress to the Family Team Leader

       

    • Enter project-related data into the data management system

      ·        Complete necessaryadministrative work and documentations as required

      ·        Participate in staffand Family Team meetings, training, and professional development sessions

      ·        Maintain cooperative working relationships andparticipation in the general operation of the organization

      ·        Operate in an unbiased and non-judgmental manner,consistent with the philosophy of the service of KCWA

      ·        To adhere to policies on confidentiality andhuman rights and all other policies, routines, and procedures established byKCWA

       

      Qualifications:

       

      • A post-secondary degree in the human services field, preferably in the area of child and youth and at least 2 years of experience in social services/community sector

         

      • Combined knowledge and understanding of project management, community development, case management with newcomer population required 

         

      • Excellent stakeholder engagement, community outreach and group facilitation skills required

         

      • Experience managing or working through change in a dynamic work environment/conditions

         

      • Experience working from an outcome-based perspective and a thorough understanding of evaluation and data collection

         

      • Experience working with newcomer parents and newcomer youth facing settlement and integration challenges considered a strong asset

         

      • Experience developing curriculum in a non-profit and/or community-based (local and international) context considered an asset

         

      • Excellent organizational skills with an ability to demonstrate flexibility, cope with competing demands, and meet deadlines

         

      • Works effectively with others in the organization and external to the organization to accomplish organizational and community goals

         

      • Strong administrative, organizational and time-management skills, professional communication skills and the ability to multi-task

         

      • Excellent oral and written communication skills in Korean and English

         

      • Computer literacy is a requirement (Korean and English) 

         

        Core Competencies:

        ·        High level of professionalism when working withcommunity partners (i.e. service providers, partner organizations, communitymembers, etc.) 

        ·        Established high degree of good judgement,professional manner, empathy, and strong understanding and application ofethical principles

        ·        Strong commitment to anti-oppression andanti-racism framework

        ·        Initiative and commitment to continuouslearning 

        ·        Acceptance and use of constructive criticism forpersonal and professional growth

        ·        Ability to work cooperatively with internal andexternal stakeholders, and the community KCWA serves

        ·        Capacity to work positively in a teamenvironment

        ·        Leadership mindset

        ·        Demonstrated ability to work independently withminimal supervision

         

        Working Relationships: 

        ·        Works under supervision from the Family TeamLeader  

        ·        This position interacts with clients, staff,supervisors, volunteers, general public, partner organizations, corporatepartners, and other organizations

         

        Working Condition:

        ·        Hours of work: Works regular hours from 9am-5:30pmor 9:30am-6pm with some requirements to work extended hours occasionally

        ·        Location: This position works out of the HeadOffice at 27 Madison Avenue and may be required to work from other locationsbased on funders or programs changing requirements. Frequent travel within theGTA required.

         

        Howto apply:

        Please submit your cover letter, resume, and three references within one documentin MS Word or PDF format by mail or email to: 

         

        ATTENTION:

        KCWA Family & Social Services

        Hiring Committee

        27 Madison Ave. Toronto, ON M5R 2S2

        Email: eunyoung.baek@kcwa.net

         

        KCWAFamily & Social Services is committed to employment equity initiatives. Weencourage residents of ethno-racial, immigrant, women, refugee, LGBTQQAcommunity groups and individuals with physical challenges to apply andself-identify. If accommodation is required during the hiring process, please adviseat the time of application or contact the Hiring Committee personnel.

         

        While we thank all candidates for their interest, only thoseselected for an interview will be contacted.

         

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