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Job Description of the Provincial Coordinator
Ontario Rehabilitation,
Work and Community is a professional association representing organizations
which provide innovative training to assist individual with significant
barriers to make the transition to employment and community-based alternatives.
Position
Summary
The Provincial Coordinator oversees and directs the operations of ORWC
with direction from the Board of Directors, in keeping with appropriate
professional guidelines and legislative requirements.
Principle
Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Community Liaison
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Maintains an effective and professional relationship with community
agencies, outside resources and professionals.
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Promotes
the organization’s philosophy and mission statement.
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Represents the organization at functions, meetings and committees.
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Participates
in community work.
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Deals
with media requests.
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Responsible
for the development of the organization’s promotional material.
2. Responsible
for the financial operations of the organization
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Assumes fiscal responsibility for operations of the organization.
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Reports
on the financial status of the organization to the Board and related
issues.
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Ensures the completion and submission of all Ministry required reports
and documentation.
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Supervises
the maintenance of financial records and accounts and reviews them
regularly.
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Reviews
and approves all expenditures up to $1000.
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Prepares all proposals regarding financial matters over $1000. for
Board approval.
3. Participates
in all Board activities
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Coordinates and attends all Board and Board Committee meetings.
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Ensures
that the Board is informed of organizational issues.
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Participates
in the planning activities with the Board.
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Implements
Board directives.
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Ensures that the by-laws are respected and that any necessary review
or revision is brought to the attention of the Board.
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Ensures
that the Board minutes and financial report are distributed to all
Board members and stored in a safe and secure manner.
4. Participates
in all fundraising and training activities of the organization
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Assumes
a leadership role in the planning and implementation of all fundraising
activities for the organization.
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Ensures that all legal requirements of any gaming licenses held by
the organization are met.
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Develops grant requests for funding proposals.
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Ensures that adequate fundraising and training records are maintained.
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Ensures that appropriate financial records are maintained.
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Develops and maintains an active and professional relationship with
all member agencies.
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Develops and distributes quarterly newsletters to ORWC membership.
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Prepares bulletin updates on activities of the Board and committees.
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Liaise with chapter chairs and assists in the development of new regional
chapters.
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Responds
to members needs in a timely fashion.
This job description
indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed
to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities. Other duties may be required.
Job
Specifications
Education
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Graduation
from a recognized university or community college with a degree or
diploma in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology or other related fields.
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Additional
training in areas of business management and human resources management.
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Minimum of 10 years supervisory experience in the field of developmental
services or related field.
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Extensive
experience in managing human resources.
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Experience
in financial management.
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Ability to represent the organization in the community in a professional
and positive manner.
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Ability
to work with families and other agencies.
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Excellent
oral and written communication skills.
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Proven
leadership skills.
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Effective
problem-solving skills.
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