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Site Supervisor – Creative Beginnings Childcare Centres

10/20/2015

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Site Supervisor is an integral part of the leadership team and is tasked with ensuring that all children receive exceptional care. The Site Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a specific site, ensuring compliance with all government regulations as well as company policies and procedures. Developing a positive workplace environment as well as leading, mentoring, and supervising staff are key tasks in this role. As an advocate for Creative Beginnings, the Site Supervisor is responsible for developing positive relationships with parents, coworkers, and community partners.

Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

ECE designation and a member in good standing of the College of Early Childhood Educators
A minimum of 2 years teaching experience in an early childhood environment
Extensive knowledge of Government regulations such as the CCEYA
2 years of leadership experience, preferably in an early childhood education setting
Demonstrated leadership skills, including professionalism and integrity; the ability to coach, mentor, and inspire others; and strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent public relations skills, able to develop positive relationships with parents, co-workers, and community partners
Strong organizational and time management skills
Standard First Aid and CPR certification
A clear Vulnerable Sector police check

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Tracy Starr, tstarr@creativebeginningschildcare.ca no later than October 28. We thank all candidates for their application, however only those chosen for the interview process will be contacted.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT COORDINATOR

10/15/2015

YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
invites applications for the temporary, full-time position of:
COMMUNITY SUPPORT COORDINATOR
(approximately 12 months)

The Community Support Coordinator assists in the operation of YWCA Supportive Housing, creates conditions that empower women to take responsibility for the management of their living environment and supports women in reaching their goals by providing individualized supports.

Responsibilities:

Assesses tenants’ needs to assist in the development and review of housing based support plans which address personal goals for greater independence
Monitors the emotional and physical well-being of tenants, and works with families/community partners to ensure a coordinated approach to services and treatment
Provides crisis intervention, informal supportive counselling, facilitates appropriate support groups and referrals to community services

Provides leadership to front-line support staff, students and volunteers through supervision, training, and mentoring

Qualifications:

Masters in Social Work preferred and a minimum of five years’ work experience in the social service sector
Conceptual and theoretical knowledge of strength based mental health approaches, addictions, trauma, violence against women, women in conflict with the law, youth and adolescents, crisis and suicide intervention
Proven skills in case management, support, counseling, conflict resolution, crisis intervention and suicide prevention and de-escalation skills
Demonstrated skill in the areas of program development, training and supervision of staff, budgeting, expenditure and revenue control
The position requires a tolerance of ambiguity and the ability to be able to change tasks or directions with ease, make back up plans, and adapt ways of providing support to the needs of diverse individuals
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
First Aid and CPR Level C Certification
Overdose Prevention Training
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record

Salary Range: $51,862.10 - $61,014.23
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (weekdays, on-call duties)

Please respond in writing by 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2015 to:
Hiring Committee
YWCA Kitchener-Waterloo
153 Frederick Street
Kitchener, ON N2H 2M2
Fax: 519-576-0129
Email: HR@ywcakw.on.ca

The YWCA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals
of all races, colours, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, gender identity and sexual orientations, and are committed to ensuring equal and full participation for all applicants during the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls please.

Site Supervisor – Creative Beginnings Childcare Centres

COMMUNITY SUPPORT COORDINATOR

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