Coordinator of Child Care resource and Referral - Jobs in Field, ON

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Child Care Resource & ReferralCCRR – Employment OpportunitiesP.O. Box 1808 * 2020 Massey Drive * Prince George * BC * V2L 4V7 | 250 562 9341 | nbc.ymca.caCoordinator of Child Care*Resource and Referral*Who we areRooted in Northern BC for over 50 years, the YMCA of Northern BC is acharity of over 400 staff and volunteers working together to strengthen thefoundations of community through promoting healthy living, fosteringbelonging, inclusion, and connection, and helping children, families, andseniors thrive. We offer opportunities for personal growth and create socialchange through child care services, camp programs, community healthservices, employment services, health, fitness and aquatics services.What you will doAs a part of our commitment to helping children and families thrive, ChildCare Resource and Referral (CCRR) provides services and support to childcare providers and parents East to McBride, North to Mackenzie and West toBurns Lake. We work to enhance the availability and quality of child careservices by providing information, support and resources as well as referralservices to families and child care providers across our region. Our goal is tocontinuously improve the accessibility, affordability, and quality of child carein all communities.What you will bringChild Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) programs value diversity andinclusion. We believe all children, regardless of ability or geographic location,deserve access to inclusive, high quality child care. Our team membersrecognize that children are our future, and quality child care supports thehealthy development of all children. They are dedicated to enhancing andpromoting quality through supporting providers, providing training,promoting best practices, recruiting providers to the child care field andeducating and enabling parents to access resources and recognizethe factors important in a care-giver relationship.Responsibilities and AbilitiesYou are an enthusiastic leader who people want to follow. Your innovativeand resourceful, with a “we can” spirit. You provide successful leadership andLocationPrince GeorgePosition holds regional scopeHoursFull-time salaryOccasional weekends, evenings and travelWhat you will gain$48,000 - $54,000 Annual SalaryPlus wage enhancement as funding andbudget permitStarting 4 weeks of annual vacation (8%Vacation Pay)YMCA MembershipPaid Sick daysSick days for family membersFull benefits packageAnnual Pension contribution of 5%Discount on child care (excluding infantand toddler care)Child Care Resource & ReferralCCRR – Employment OpportunitiesP.O. Box 1808 * 2020 Massey Drive * Prince George * BC * V2L 4V7 | 250 562 9341 | nbc.ymca.camanagement of the Child Care Resource and Referral program according to the strategic directions of theAssociation and those mandated by the Province of British Columbia. You deliver programs and services that focuson excellence in child care while making a significant contribution towards the advancement of child care in thecommunities that the Prince George and Area CCRR serves.You spend within an approved budget, hire, supervise and terminate all staff and volunteers within thecoordinator’s responsibility areas, in consultation with the Director of Child Care Service. Ensure that all systemsmeet Association standards of confidentiality, safety, quality, concern for the environment and health and are incompliance with relevant government regulations and laws at all times.Your Major responsibilities are to:

• Know, understand and maintain all Provincial standards in the delivery of Child Care Resource and

Referral (CCRR) services.

• Know and maintain all YMCA Policies and Procedures
• Coach, develop and support a team of staff to achieve excellence in service orientation.
• Provide strategic leadership in the development and delivery of CCRR services to all communities

listed in the Prince George and Area service contract.

• Oversee the delivery of CCRR services to child care providers and families, ensuring Provincial

Standards and YMCA Policies and Procedures are followed.

• Provide strong customer service and support to those individuals and organizations utilizing the

services of the YMCA CCRR.

• Provide leadership and day-to-day supervision of all direct reports.
• Provide direct front line service as required.
• All other duties as per the job description

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education Certificate, a Child and Youth Care Degree, or equivalent education/experience

• Minimum 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role

• Minimum 3 years working in a child care setting (experience in family child care an asset)

• Facilitation experience an asset

• Emergency Child Care First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain

• Strong administrative and financial skills

• A strategic lens around diversity equity and inclusion

• Experience managing Ministry contracts, and knowledge of Government policies and regulations for all

childcare options would be an asset

• Immunization Record and TB test

• Three professional references

• Clear drivers abstract

• The successful candidate will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check and

Clear Vulnerable Sector Search. The YMCA will provide the applicable instructions.Child Care Resource & ReferralCCRR – Employment OpportunitiesP.O. Box 1808 * 2020 Massey Drive * Prince George * BC * V2L 4V7 | 250 562 9341 | nbc.ymca.caRequired Competencies__In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, and an orientation to service, the candidateshould possess the following eleven competencies:1. Leadership/Coaching – Ability to direct and develop performance of others to achieve desired result.2. Negotiation/Communication/Interpersonal Skills – Ability to speak, write, listen and secure information ina variety of settings. Ability to cooperate with others to achieve results. Ability to create and buildrelationships inside and outside the organization.3. Planning/Organizing – Ability to establish a clearly defined and effective course of action for self andothers to accomplish short- and long-term goals.4. Problem Solving – Ability to identify an issue, gathers and processes relevant information, determinespossible solutions, selects appropriate responses and implements and evaluates them.5. Service Strategy – Ability to identify the needs and wants of members/participants as a priority andrespond in an effective and timely manner to enhance every person’s YMCA experience.6. Initiative/Enthusiasm/Innovation – Ability to manage and lead in order to achieve and exceed identifiedgoals.7. Community Awareness and Understanding – Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding ofand appreciation for the vision, mission and values of the organization.8. Project Resource Management – Ability to manage a project from initial planning to completion.9. Strategic Planning/Visioning – Ability to visualize future direction and formulate strategies, plans andaction to achieve vision.10. Self-Management – Ability to appropriately manage one’s own emotions and strong feelings; maintain acalm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstance; and think clearly and stayfocused under pressure. Encompasses self-regulation and mindfulness.11. Teamwork/Cooperation – Ability to work cooperatively and productively with others within and acrossorganizational units to achieve common goals; demonstrate respect, cooperation, collaboration andconsensus-building.Child Care Resource & ReferralCCRR – Employment OpportunitiesP.O. Box 1808 * 2020 Massey Drive * Prince George * BC * V2L 4V7 | 250 562 9341 | nbc.ymca.caHow to ApplyThe YMCA thanks all those interested in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Please apply with cover letter, resume, and application(found at nbc.ymca.ca) to:Lynette MikalishenDirector of Child Care Serviceslynette.mikalishen@nbc.ymca.caPosting Closes December 1, 2021, or on successful hire prior.Job Type: Full-timeQuick Apply

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