Community Program Coordinator, Child Care Services
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Job Location:
Richmond Hill - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
- Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
- Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
- Monitors the deliverables of service agreements changes in agency service levels and revises funding allocations according to program guidelines.
- Implements funding recommendations within approved budget.
- Process requests for contracts and amendments using established systems and procedures ensuring all documentation is received and proper authorization is provided. Completes contract amendments as required.
- Updates files using Corporate filing standards.
- Compiles statistical information related to contracts issued amended and terminated; prepares expenditure and statistical reports as directed and maintains historical records ensuring compliance to program requirements.
- Processes payments on a timely basis.
- Maintains contract activity tracking system as directed.
- Enters financial and budget data in appropriate systems to generate accurate payment requisitions and expenditure detail maintains statistical and payment information related to funding allocations to service providers and provides data to support program and Branch reports and completes monthly reports as directed.
- Promotes develops and maintains strong linkages and support among the department municipalities and social service agencies; fosters the development of programs and activities both internally and in the community.
- Liaises with department staff agencies other Region staff and community partners regarding the implementation of program initiatives and financial related issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- Successful completion of a Community College Diploma or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum three (3) years experience working withchildren aged zero to twelve (0-12) in a community early learning and child care or family related field with a focus on program development and planning for children community development casework management public relations project management and community initiative development.
- Experience in development and implementation of new programs for children and families leading community projects monitoring budgets working with community partners and agencies and monitoring for compliance with agreements.
- Experience in social and multicultural programming child/parent developmentand community networking.
- Valid Ontario Class G drivers licence and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Organizational skills
- Data Collection
- Meeting Facilitation
- Utilization Review
- Administrative Experience
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Supervising Experience
- Social Work
About Company
The Regional Municipality of York stretches north from Toronto to Lake Simcoe and includes many hectares of protected Greenbelt. York Region’s diversity is evident in our nine local municipalities, geography, economic development and population. York Region provides residents and bu ... View more
