Supervisor, Earlyon Child and Family Centre - Toronto, Canada - Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre

Description

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood Centre and Community Health Centre (DPNCHC) is a multi-service community agency providing programs and services from early years to adults and primary health care to a diverse range of participants within a community development and health promotion perspective. The Supervisor, EarlyON Child and Family Centre will supervise staff, volunteers and placement students and will develop, implement and evaluate relevant projects and initiatives for parents/caregivers and children (pre-natal to six). The services, ranging from infant mental health initiatives, community-based parent-child programs, parent education, child development support, early literacy and school readiness will respond to community needs, address service gaps and increase access to EarlyON services.


Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and participate in designated EarlyON services and networks,
• Develop and maintain effective EarlyON programs, address service gaps and needs, provide for appropriate materials, information, links, referrals and followup for parents/caregivers and children and outside agencies,
• Facilitate and or support the facilitation of programs as required,
• Deliver early identification activities related to Child Development and Infant/Children Mental Health,
• Act as a resource to and assist participants and community members to identify issues and concerns and develop appropriate advocacy actions in accordance with DPNCHC's mission and philosophy,
• Assist in developing and implementing an effective communication model for EarlyON programs and services,
• Assist in developing and implementing a Departmental Service Model that includes Effective Practices related to health promotion and early years initiatives,
• Assist in departmental planning process including research/needs assessment, planning, development, implementation and evaluation,
• Assist in and prepare information that support evaluation activities and funding submissions as needed
• Complete funding reports and maintain systems for Early Years data management.

Qualifications

• ECE diploma required,
• Registered and member in good standing with the College of ECE,
• Two to three years' experience coordinating and facilitating early learning programs, services & initiatives
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations in a communitybased setting,
• Proven skills in design, development, implementation and evaluation of services, projects and initiatives,
• Extensive knowledge of child development and effective practices related to children 06,
• Strong English language writing and verbal skills,
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to social change/analysis, women's/children's issues and cultural competence,
• Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Outlook),
• Wiliness to work occasional evenings and weekends,
• Ability to speak a second language is an asset.

Salary Range:
$47,984 - $51,400 per annum, plus extended health benefits and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
This position is not part of the bargaining unit.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$47,984.00-$51,400.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience working with culturally diverse community, educational background and lowincome ?

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

- working w culturally diverse population: 3 years (required)


Licence/Certification:

• E.C.E. diploma (required)

Work Location:
One location