Village Finding Coordinator

2 days ago

Guelph, Canada Guelph CHC Full time

**PROGRAM AREA: Family Support**

**JOB TITLE: Village Finding Coordinator**

**EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Contract until March 2026 with possible renewal.**

**HOURS/WEEK: 28 hours**

**Our Vision**

A community without barriers to health and wellbeing.

**Our Mission**

We reduce health inequities by providing inter-professional primary health services and community programs, focused on our priority populations, in collaboration with community partners.

**Our Values**

Innovation, Accountability, Person-Centred, Health Promotion, Excellence, Sustainability, Accessibility

The Village Finding Coordinator plays a crucial role in preventing and mitigating the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among children and youth. The Village Finding Coordinator connects families who are without a supportive social network with volunteers who provide essential support. This will help to reduce sources of stress and strengthen familial relationships, leading to improved outcomes for children, youth, and their families.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES**
- University degree or College diploma in a related field or a combination of education and lived experience.
- 3-5 years outreach and counseling experience with vulnerable populations.
- High level of knowledge and comfort related to issues of poverty, inequality, mental health (including child and infant mental health), addictions, family violence, positive parenting and family functioning.
- Excellent knowledge of community resources, supports and services in Guelph and Wellington County.
- Knowledge of the social determinants of health and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including the impact of ACEs on child development and well-being and strategies to prevent and mitigate their effects.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships and effectively collaborate with team members and external partners.
- Proficiency in the use of technology and various software programs.
- Experience with various social media platforms.

**PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES**

**Client Assessment and Referral**:

- Conduct interviews and assessments for children and their caregivers during the intake process.
- Determine eligibility and suitability for program placement.

**Volunteer Management**:

- Conduct interviews with prospective volunteers.
- Conduct program-specific training for volunteers.

**Matching and Supervision**:

- Coordinate the selection and matching process of volunteers and families.
- Monitor matches through ongoing meetings and communication.
- Provide necessary intervention and support to volunteers and families in consultation when needed.

**Other Related Duties**:

- Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and agency guidelines relative to service delivery.
- Stay informed about federal and provincial legislation and agency privacy policies and practices.
- Build relationships with community health and social service providers.
- Provide leadership in program-related problem solving and decision making.

If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume and cover letter, outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements before 5:00 p.m. on **June 2**

If at any stage in the selection process you require special accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

We require that all finalist applicants undergo a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen through their local Police Services Branch prior to start date.

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