Situation Table Specialist, Community Safety and - Niagara, Canada - Niagara Region

Niagara Region

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Niagara, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Division:

Homelessness Services and Community Engagement

Important Notices & Amendments:

As an employer of choice, Niagara Region offers competitive salaries and benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, a corporate wellness centre, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), mentorship and training programs, employee recognition programs, and more.

Where operational needs align, and while ensuring business requirements and customer service expectations are achieved, employees may have an opportunity to work within a hybrid model, combining working from home and working in the office.

Temporary Duration:

Approximate Duration:
months

About Us:

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara.

Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries.

Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada's most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities.

Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada's most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario's most breathtaking countryside.

An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S.

neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region's amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region.

However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction.

The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

Job Summary:

Education:

A postsecondary degree in Social Science, Public/Business Administration, Human Services or related discipline
A project management certification (PMP or CAPM) or graduate diploma, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is preferred

Knowledge:

At least 3 years of relevant experience with program and policy development related to human services
Previous frontline experience delivering services to vulnerable populations is considered an asset
Experience with policy or program based initiatives that involve diverse internal and external stakeholders
Exceptional interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including experience with multisector risk intervention models (e.g. Situation Tables, case conferences, case resolution tables, etc.)
Outstanding oral/written communication skills, strong leadership and facilitation skills, and advanced analytical and problem solving skills
Experience in maintaining compliance with and administering processes relating to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and Personal Health Information and Protection of Privacy Act (PHIPA).
Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating communitywide initiatives and programs using demonstrated skills in evaluation and outcome measurement.
An understanding of community safety and wellbeing planning and knowledge of a wide range of health and human service policy environments and legislation contexts, including those that affect the funding and delivery of communitybased services
A broad understanding of the human services sector; and familiarity with Niagara's nonprofit/charitable sector

Responsibilities:

_ Program Development and Community Engagement (35% of time)_:

Develop a communications and engagement strategy to build awareness and understanding of the benefits of the Situation Table model, encourage interest and increase local participation of community partners
Facilitate foundational discussions and decisionmaking within Situation Table partnering agencies on a variety of topics including agreements, standards and practices related to the protection of