We are Hiring!

The Ontario Prader Willi Association is currently recruiting for a one-year contract position (maternity leave replacement) of Family Support Coordinator. We are seeking a dynamic individual with proficient business skills, strong interpersonal skills, superior organization skills and the ability to multi-task and work independently, to coordinate and provide support to families impacted by Prader-Willi Syndrome.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to families that contact OPWSA for support

• Attend monthly PWS Clinic ( North York Ontario) one day per month (last Thursday)

• Monitor, maintain and further develop OPWSA website

• Plan, co-ordinate and attend conferences, events and family gatherings

• Maintain and further develop current database members, donors and other contacts

• Develop and disseminate communications for members, non-members and fundraising campaigns

• Fulfill orders for resource materials and process donations

• Research new programs and help to create new opportunities

• Develop and strengthen community connections and relationships

• Participate in planning for an annual PWS camp week at Shadowlake Community Living Camp

• Liaise with and support the Board of Directors

Skills and Experience

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Education or previous experience in social care field

• Education or previous experience in an office setting or customer service

• Proficient in business applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel; experience with web, social media and databases an asset

• Ability to travel

• Flexibility to respond to urgent family/member requests

If you are interested in this position or require further information, please submit your resume to cmallove@gmail.com

UPDATE: The Position has been filled as of March 2015.