Great job opportunity at People First of Ontario! People First of Ontario to launch a new initiative: “Our Community, Our Lives: Strengthening Ontario Communities for Active Living and Social Inclusion” Over the next two and a half years, People First of Ontario will play an active role in strengthening communities throughout Ontario. This exciting new initiative funded by the Government of Canada (Human Resources Skills Development Canada - HRSDC) will engage five communities in building their capacity to connect people and opportunities by removing barriers to full participation and inclusion for all. The initiative will assist communities to: Develop a definition of what active living and social inclusion means for people with disabilities. Identify the barriers and good practices that strengthen the community and its members. Host workshops and events that bring people together, learning from one another. Develop tools and resources to be shared broadly A provincial advisory group will work with two provincial coordinators, five local community leads and networks of people within those communities. An exciting and well-resourced work plan has been mapped out for the next two and a half years that will strengthen community and raise the voice of people who have a disability. A coordinated effort to; host awareness forums, workshops and training opportunities, and build capacity of people with disabilities will empower these communities for change by bringing voice to the issues and barriers that keep people from full participation. People First of Ontario is excited about this initiative and look forward to its success. More information will be available shortly. Richard Ruston Project Lead PFO 2 Project Outline and Key Activities The work plan developed by the advisory group for the initiative will include a number of key activities between now and March, 2016. Some of that detail is included below as a summary. Until December 2013 Getting organized by: Hiring 2 Provincial Coordinators (1 full time) and (1 part time – person with a disability) Organizing a Project Advisory Group to oversee the initiative Choose the five local areas across the province that will participate Hire an Evaluator and set up an evaluation plan for the Project. January 2014 – March 2014 In each of the local areas we will: Hire part time organizers Organize a local steering committee Hold an Awareness Forum Host information sessions for advisors and supporters Develop strategies for people with a disability to be actively involved in the Project April 2014 - December 2014 Working on the training materials The provincial staff, together with the local representatives will develop training packages – o One for people who have a disability focused on “ Raising Your Own Voice – How to make sure you get what you need for an active healthy life in community” o An Inclusive Community Tool Kit - This will outline the barriers and strategies for inclusion. o Person directed planning module that will help people to focus on their own lives, their goals and dreams and what is needed to achieve them. \ o Train-the-Trainer session January 2015 – November 2015 Providing the workshops Pilot training workshops in all five communities, seek input and fine tune them. Finalize the Inclusive Community Tool Kit, print copies and distribute them widely. Workshops will be held (targeting people with disabilities, parents and family members, and community facilitators) on person directed planning. Work with families and people with disabilities who want to develop creative and innovative plans. Bring together potential planning facilitators to develop skills in facilitating person directed planning. 3 December 2015 – February 2016 Time to check the progress and see what people are thinking Community forums will be held in each of the five local areas to see how things have been going, how the tools are being used and what still needs to be done to reach the goal of inclusion. February 2016 – March 2016 Wrapping up the work in the first five areas The Provincial advisory group will look for ways to continue the efforts after the funding period is over Looking at ways to create other pilot projects – share the evaluation, learn from the initiative and plan next steps.in more local communities in the province and how to secure funding for such an expansion. CONCLUSON This is an extremely exciting time for People First of Ontario. The initiative will strengthen the organization at both the provincial and community level and create opportunity for new partnerships.. Lessons learned will allow people who have disabilities to take charge of their lives through person directed planning and provide an opportunity to challenge and work with communities to overcome barriers to inclusion. This will be the first project of its kind in Ontario and to add to the excitement it will be directed by people who live with a disability. Join in the journey! October 20, 2013 PEOPLE FIRST OF ONTARIO - PROJECT COORDINATOR “OUR COMMUNITIES, OUR LIVES: STRENGTHENING ONTARIO COMMUNITIES FOR ACTIVE LIVING AND SOCIAL INCLUSION” Position Type: Full time contract, ending March 31st, 2016, some travel and occasional evening and weekend work Location: Coordinator will work from a home office and be willing to travel to 5 Ontario project sites Salary: Competitive Position: The Project Coordinator is responsible for managing the work of the “Our Communities, Our Lives Project”, ensuring that all aspects of the Project are completed in accordance with the project objectives, key activities and funder requirements. The coordinator will support the five identified project sites, where People First of Ontario and the local People First chapter will develop and deliver training to identify and address the barriers to inclusion for people who have a disability, their families and community members. Accountability: The Project Coordinator is accountable to People First of Ontario, through the Project Advisory Group. In addition the Project Coordinator will work closely with the part time coordinator and in close liaison with the Consultant hired as the Project Manager. Responsibilities Support the work of the Provincial Project Advisory Group and local project activities Work closely with the local lead of each site to identify and engage appropriate supports and resources Financial management of project expenditures and all required reporting Take a lead role in developing and delivering training, and oversee the project evaluation process, facilitate the development of a sustainability plan and explore potential future funding. Qualifications Knowledgeable of the experience and issues facing people who have a disability in Ontario. Experience in working for people who have a disability and experience in developing and delivering training to various stakeholder groups Strong Community Development background, with strong organizational skills, ability to multi task and aptitude as a self starter. Computer competency, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Strong communications skills; written verbal, and facilitation. A valid Ontario Driver’s license and access to a vehicle for the purposes of work. Must be able to produce a clean “Vulnerable Person Sector Criminal Reference Check” at interview Send resume to peoplefirston@gmail Subject line “Resume PFO” Deadline is November 15th 2013, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. More info available at peoplefirstontario/
Posted on: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 13:10:08 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015