Family Resource Coordinator

POSITION: Family Resource Coordinator (Competition #2024-58)

LOCATION: Human Services, OCAB

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Temporary Full-time (up to 18 months)

REPORTING TO: Supervisor of Family and Children Services

UNION AFFILIATION: Non-Union

WAGE RANGE: $31.32/hr-$39.15/hr ($57,002.00 - $71,253.00 annually).

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan effective immediately
• OMERS defined benefit pension plan effective immediately
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan available
• Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave policies
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Supervisor of Family and Children Services, the Family Resource Coordinator will use a family-centred, collaborative approach to service delivery to leverage and further develop the partnerships that EarlyON Child and Family Centres have with community services to create specific strategies and/or targeted approaches to support the unique needs of families in Oxford County.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary diploma in Early Childhood Education or a Social Services field preferred. Related professional experience in family support, systems navigation, or child studies may be considered.
• 5 years’ experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Demonstrated experience creating digital content and utilizing online and social media formats.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and manage an individual work plan.
• Strong knowledge of services and supports available to families and children.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver virtual and in-person programming to small and large groups to meet goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of relevant pedagogy and frameworks, including How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years and the Child care and Early Years Act.
• Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others and build beneficial relationships with key stakeholders, including parents/caregivers and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to be creative, open to new ideas, and knowledge of a variety of tools and techniques for creating connections with families.
• Ability to use professional judgement to manage difficult situations involving emergencies, crisis, interpersonal conflict and negative behaviour.
• Working knowledge of computer software applications relevant to the position.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift and handle necessary tools and materials to deliver programs across Oxford County.
• Current First Aid/CPR Certificate and Clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
• A valid Ontario driver’s license required.

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification. Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above. Oxford County supports and encourages flexibility in work scheduling and location when possible, practical, and when it does not compromise our ability to deliver exceptional services to our citizens. Where the work permits, employees will have the choice of several flexible work arrangement options to promote work-life balance and greater flexibility for our employees. Please note, this position is eligible for our Flexible Work Arrangement program.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: $31.32-$39.15 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-07-15