Family Resource Centre Coordinator - Thornhill, Canada - Jewish Family and Child Service

Jewish Family and Child Service

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Thornhill, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Family Resource Centre Coordinator

About The Agency
Jewish Family and Child Service is a multi-service, client-centered, family service agency and a Children's Aid Society.

We support the healthy development of individuals, children, families, and communities through prevention, protection, counselling, and education and advocacy services, within the context of Jewish values.

About the Role
The Family Resource Centre (FRC), a branch of Jewish Family and Child Service is looking for a
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Family Resource Centre Coordinator to develop, coordinate, and implement the operations and activities of the Family Resource Centre. The FRC encourages the growth and development of children and provides support to their adult caregivers.

Responsibilities:

Plan, organize and develop a fun playbased learning environment.
Coordinate programs for the surrounding community in the areas of parent education, family learning, resource development, and support programs.
Plan and implement a variety of programming activities for the community, which should include activities to promote the creative, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth of the individuals attending the program.
Liaise with partners and community agencies to promote and provide programming.
Identify and prioritize community needs through outreach and marketing.
Collaborate with Manager, Family Services for program development, enhancement and program budget.
Assist or back up Child & Youth Workers in daily FRC activities such as crafts, music circle, resource development, workshops, etc. as needed.
Maintain membership base and increase family involvement.
Establish effective working relationships with internal and external resources
Ensure the health and safety of all staff and participants by adopting and adhering to health and safety guidelines.
Attend and participate in Team Meetings, and any other meetings as required.
Represent the Agency's mission, vision, and values in the community.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Degree in Social Work or Early Childhood Education Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 4 years' directly related experience including supervisory experience
Experience working with diverse communities and cultures
Knowledge of Jewish community needs and resources; knowledge and ability to create/run Jewish programs
Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings
This position may require travel to different work sites
Strong coordination and planning skills
Comprehension of French or another language will be considered an asset

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JF&CS has a COVID-19 vaccination policy in place. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a valid exemption under the

_Ontario Human Rights Code _

is provided.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about Jewish Family and Child Service, please visit:
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