EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY-

LITERACY AND RESOURCE COORDINATOR

LUSO Community Services is a provider of community social services with a holistic approach to community development.  We provide programs and services in the London community for children, youth, families and seniors of culturally diverse and ethnic backgrounds.

Position Description:

This is a full time position (40 hours per week). The Literacy & Resource Coordinator reports to the Executive Director of the agency. The Successful candidate must be able to start early August.

The Literacy & Resource Coordinator is primarily responsible for coordinating all of the  literacy focused programs offered by the agency including; Fast Track Tutoring, Shared Beginnings,  Parents as Partners, School based homework/literacy programs, RAPP program etc., The Literacy Coordinator is also responsible for  the coordination of volunteers for these programs as well as the recruitment and orientation of volunteers for other agency programs.    

Fast Track:  an after school tutoring program that operates in conjunction with the school year.  The program helps children in grades 1-8 improve literacy and numeracy skills.  In addition, the program focuses on developing time management skills and improving studying techniques.

Shared Beginnings: focuses on literacy skills of single, immigrant and newcomer parents and enhances daily language and literacy interaction with children.  It is a preventative project aimed at children ages 0-6 who are at risk of developing future literacy problems.

Parents as Partners: a series of workshops that will help parents to support their children in school. Workshops include: Families and Schools, Understanding the Provincial Report card, Positive Discipline to name a few.

Reading and Parents Program (RAPP):  A practical family literacy program that provides parents, caregivers and their children with resources for use in their homes.  Staff/Volunteers meet with parents individually (at a program) to demonstrate the pack and its use as a tool to encourage emergent literacy in children.  A number of the kits are dual language books and contain translated materials in a variety of languages. (Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic)

School based homework/literacy support program: Provide homework/literacy skills support to children in

Kindergarten to Grade 6 at local elementary schools. Program provides academic and skill building support

to students.

Responsibilities:

Program Management: 

-Develop, implement, promote and supervise literacy based programs

- Develop resources, evaluations, workshops and activities related to program needs

-Work closely with various partners- library, TVDSB etc. to develop and maintain strong 

 working relationships and partnerships

-Manage day to day operational aspects of the various programs including providing front    

 line support if necessary

-Prepare  reports, maintain files, statistics, evaluate programs and outcomes

-Develop, implement and facilitate various training components for literacy based staff

- Act as a resource to various committees and participate in community group meetings

-Proposal and grant development 

-Supervision of part-time literacy staff and student placements involved with literacy based programs

Volunteer Management:

-Oversee the recruitment, screening and training of volunteers in accordance with agency’s

  policies and procedures.

- Manage the volunteer development program including orientation, ongoing education           

  presentations, supervision, support and evaluation

Key Qualifications:

·                     Post secondary degree/diploma in a human care field of study

·                     3-5 years experience working with parents and school- age children

·                     Must be well versed and knowledgeable in community issues and needs related to child

           and family literacy

·               Experience in supervision, volunteer management in a non-profit setting.

·                     Excellent program development and planning skills

·                     Must  be self-directed, able to working independently as well as within a multi disciplinary

           team environment

·                     Excellent communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal)

·                     Strong facilitation and presentation skills

·                     Knowledge of community agencies and resources

·                     Excellent time management, highly organized and systematic      

·                     Experience working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds are assets

·                     Experience with outreach activities and strategies to reach diverse groups

·               Experience with report writing, grant applications, maintaining statistics etc.,

·                     Well defined computer skills such as Microsoft Office, Word Perfect, Internet

·                     Possess valid CPR & First Aid certification (or be willing to obtain at own cost)

·               Must pass a background police screening process

·               Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

To apply for this position MAIL, or FAX  your resume and cover letter by:

Friday  July 10^th, 2009 at  noon  to:

LUSO Community Services

c/o Literacy Hiring Committee

1193 Oxford Street East, Unit 2

London ON  N5Y 3M2

Fax:  519-452-1673

**DO NOT EMAIL RESUMES**