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The Moose Jaw Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) Inc. is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as their full-time Children and Youth/Emergency Childcare Services Coordinator.
The successful candidate will wear a huge smile on his/her face everyday; be outgoing, positive, creative, enthusiastic and committed to enriching the lives of Canadian Forces children and youth. You will be responsible to the Executive Director for all programs and services pertaining to the efficient day-to-day operation of the Early Learning Centre, parents and tots, youth and teen centres and summer fun programs. In addition, you will be responsible for the management of the emergency childcare service that may include a variety of care-delivery options.
Other areas of involvement include, but are not limited to, a genuine interest in promoting the healthy development of children and youth; an understanding of the military lifestyle; helping members and their families feel welcome; developing advertising materials; marketing programs; financial and budgeting duties; and developing, implementing and evaluating programs. Creating grant proposals and developing and maintaining strategic partnerships are essential to the position.
Applicants will possess a minimum of an undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Care, Education or a related field. A related diploma and a minimum of three years direct experience in program development and management may be considered. Effective human resource management is an essential component of this position. Fluency in both official languages is a definite asset. As well, candidates must be bondable.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Child and Youth Care Worker (CCW/CYW) Diploma
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
Type of Community or Social Service
- Education or training
Specific Skills
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Resolve conflict situations
- Provide personal services support to persons with special needs
- Establish registry of special needs support workers
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
Work Setting
- Government agency
- Community or neighbourhood centre
- Children's services facility
Ability to Supervise
- 5-10 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Basic security clearance
- Enhanced reliability security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Confidential security clearance
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Families
- Children
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