CHILD AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Child and Family Support Program Coordinator

Classification Level:  CS-2

Position Status:         Full-Time

Department:              Education

Reporting Relationship

The Child & Family Support Program Coordinator reports to the Early Years Learning Centre Supervisor; and works in collaboration with the Resource Centre Program Coordinator.

Position Summary

To promote and enhance the control of program design, delivery and accessibility of culturally relevant programs and services, including Anishinabemowin for the children and families within the community and at the M’Chigeeng First Nation Early Years Learning Centre; and to maintain good community relations to facilitate the Centre’s mission, philosophy, goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

Adhere to MFN Personnel Policy including its Employee Code of Ethics & Confidentiality; and the College of Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

Assist with the planning and implementation of quality programs for children; ensuring all age groups (0-6 years) have equal access to program participation

Responsible for the daily operations of the Resource Centre/Toy Lending Library

Support early learning programming by developing specific programs based on our curriculum of: How Does Learning Happen? 

The Resource Centre will build upon and strengthen responsive adult to child relationships, child exploration, play and inquiry 

Ensure high-quality early learning programs for children, parents and caregivers including planning and implementing playroom activities and parental workshops

Establish and maintain positive liaison, with dignity and respect, for children, parents, caregivers, community and staff

Maintain improvements aiming for healthy childhood development, parent and family supports, and support parents/caregivers to pursue employment & training opportunities

Engage with parents and caregivers on discussions and decisions about child development, parenting and nutrition; pre- and post-natal support programs; and targeted outreach activities

Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment for children, parents, caregivers, visitors

Act as a liaison with the community, schools, social service agencies, support groups for parents and any other services deemed appropriate

Plan, assist and present in public relations events sponsored by the Centre; work closely with all other involved staff

Initiate programs and/or services to be provided by the Family Support Program (i.e., parenting skills workshops, developmental ages/stages, importance of prevention/intervention)

Ensure children have access to play and inquiry-based learning opportunities and they experience positive developmental, health and well-being

Mobile services, “pop ups” in and around community; to meet the needs of the families who require it; provide home services to families without access to transportation, etc.

Coordinate and provide transportation for community and families for programs and services accessibility 

Network with other Family Support Programs within the geographical area (i.e., Wikwemikong, Mindemoya, Espanola, etc.)

Develop and maintain liaison with professional organizations

Administration & Reporting

Prepare and implement annual workplans with timelines, goals, objectives and outcomes; including required professional development

Increase operational hours to include different times and days of the week based on parent, family, community and caregiver needs. (Including rotating Saturdays & Sundays programming) Increasing evening hours to accommodate working parents/families

Collect all statistical information related to programs and services for reporting purposes

Prepare quarterly reports for the Ministry of Education as required

Issue monthly calendars with program activities, events & times, hours of operation, etc. and publicize through appropriate social-media and community newsletters

Develop and deliver to culturally appropriate programming, parent workshops and seminars

Overhaul existing inventory to modernize equipment, supplies and resources to reflect our mandate of: How Does Learning Happen (HDLH) 

Ensure all toys, equipment and resources are catalogued, maintained and inventoried

Research, develop and utilize program software to maintain resource inventory

Attend relevant meetings, conferences and training to maintain continuous professional learning

Provide ongoing evaluation of programs and services

Maintain the Child & Family Support Program and Toy Lending Library Procedural Manuals

Coordinate fundraising activities as required

Coordinate minor maintenance and repairs to program equipment, inventory and physical surroundings as needed

Staff Relations

Maintain good working relationships amongst all staff, students and volunteers

Provide leadership and support to new staff

Plan and conduct orientation for new staff, student placements, volunteers and parents

Provide orientation, supervision and evaluation for student placements and volunteers

Attend all staff meetings and any other community-related events or groups

Assume an equal share of joint housekeeping duties

Qualifications & Requirements

ECE Diploma and RECE professional designation is required or a Human Services related field Diploma, for annual review by Ministry of Education

Two to three (2-3) years of direct work-related experience

Has working knowledge and understands Early Years Learning rules & guidelines

Has excellent rapport and enjoys working with children, parents and families

Knowledge of child care programs and/or services to appropriately respond to public requests

Ability to take initiative, self-starter, work with minimal supervision and is a team player

Demonstrated proficiency of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office)

Must have working knowledge of office procedures and equipment

Ability to collaborate and integrate programs & services with community and external partners

Must be willing to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and weekends

Excellent time management and organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and public relations

Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and professionalism 

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times while working with sensitive information

Is knowledgeable, sensitive and respectful of Anishinabek cultural values, history and customs and ability to promote and incorporate into the workplace programs and services

Understanding and fluency of Anishinabemowin is a strong asset

Valid Driver’s License is required

Medical and TB testing certification

CRC/VSS requirement must be thirty (30) days current and be an original or certified copy.

The successful candidate will be required to submit a current thirty (30) day CRC/VSS; and an offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a satisfactory CRC/VSS record.

Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference) and education certifications addressed to:

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Child and Family Support Program Coordinator

Human Resources 
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0
Fax (705) 377-4980 or [email protected]

LATE OR INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.
For Job Description, please contact Human Resources [email protected]