Ccrr Consultant

**Position Title**: CCRR Consultant

**Location**: YMCA Child Care Resource & Referral Centres

(Tri-Cities, with some shifts at Burnaby/ New Westminster offices as required)

**Terms **Term, Full-Time

The CCRR is funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development on contract.

**Shift**: 35 hours per week; some weekends and evenings required per program needs

9:00AM - 4:30PM, Monday-Friday

**Start Date**: February 15, 2023

**End Date**: February 29, 2024, possibility for extension

**Salary**: $48,000 - $49,000 including benefits

**Reports to**: CCRR Program Supervisor

**Situation**:
The YMCA of Greater Vancouver is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change. We are building a community in which a generation of children and families reach their full potential. Our values guide our decision-making and behaviour—we do the right thing, put people first, keep our promises and lead by example.

For 130 years, we have been part of the community, a place where people of every age and background find the support they need to grow in spirit, mind and body. One of the Lower Mainland’s leading charities, the YMCA of Greater Vancouver provides services in health & fitness, child care, camping, employment & community services to over 120, 000 participants annually. YMCA Child Care, Western Canada’s largest provider of licensed child care, serves over 2400 children between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years at over 50 licensed facilities throughout the Lower Mainland.

The YMCA operates the Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) for the communities of New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra. The CCRR provides information, support, resources and referral services to families and child care providers in the community. The goal of the CCRR program is to enhance the availability and quality of a range of child care options for families.

**Nature & Scope**:
Under the direction of the CCRR Program Supervisor, the CCRR Consultant will implement and ensure the delivery of CCRR services in the communities of New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- To provide child care information, consultations and referrals to families
- To provide referrals to community programs, services and resources
- To plan and implement outreach activities to child care providers and families
- To provide consultation, networking, training, and resource development to child care providers
- To provide outreach visits and presentations to community partner organizations
- To recruit, register, and conduct home visits of Registered Licence Not Required Family Child Care providers
- To know, understand and maintain all BC Government CCRR Program Standards
- To know, understand, and maintain all YMCA of Greater Vancouver legal requirements
- To work in collaboration and partnership and maintain positive working relationships with other community agencies and service providers
- To provide strong customer services and support to those individuals and organizations utilizing the services of the CCRR program
- To provide administrative support
- To perform other related duties as required and be flexible to a changing work environment
- To work as part of the CCRR team and maintain positive communications with staff
- To maintain regular attendance, punctuality and to be appropriately dressed
- To maintain a neat, orderly, and clean work environment

**Qualifications/Experience**:

- Early Childhood Educator Certificate required
- Infant/Toddler Educator Special Needs Educator Certificates are an asset
- Additional courses/training related to child growth and development as asset
- 3 years experience in child care including direct experience working with children
- Current First Aid certificate and Criminal Record Check Required
- Administrative experience, background in customer service, computers and general office procedures
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage time effectively in a fast paced changing environment
- Ability to speak additional languages is an asset
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for occasional travel across Lower Mainland

**Competencies**:
**Leading Self**
- Evolve in Professional Capability - Commit to being better
- Achieve Excellence and Authenticity - Show up with the best version of you

**Leading Others**
- Develop the Potential in Others - Help people grow and lead
- Create a Culture of Connection - Build bridges between people and partners

**Leading Mission**
- Think and Act Strategically - Make good decisions and act on them
- Make an Intentional Impact - Advance the strength and cause of the Y