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Description

The Creating Opportunities Strategy (COS) is targeted to low income, multi-barrier individuals and is designed to enhance knowledge, skills and abilities related to securing and maintaining employment or pursuing further education and training.  The Intake Coordinator oversees the administration of Provincial Training Allowance (PTA) for participants, meets regularly with interested individuals to work through Intake forms, promotes all COS Programs, connects participants to community resources, and collaborates with other COS Program Staff to support participants.

Job Description Summary:
Oversee the administration of PTA for participants
Meet with interested applicants on a regular basis to complete intake forms, assess program needs, etc.
Data collection, entry and upkeep pertaining to participant files and documents, attendance records, statistics, etc.
Promote COS Programming on social media and with community partners.
Some administrative tasks such as faxing, photocopying, keeping inventory of and reordering office supplies, etc.
Help support participants as they work towards their employment or education goals.

What we are looking for:
Someone genuinely interested in working with people who access community services.
Experience working in the community sector  particularly with marginalized populations in culturally diverse settings.
1-3 years of experience in an Administration role preferred.
Mid-to-high level computer proficiency, particularly using Microsoft Suite programs.
Other things that we consider important for this role: adaptable to change, highly organized, creative communication skills, and a positive history of cultural awareness and sensitivity.

More detailed job description available upon request.