North Island Local Coordinator

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

Program Area: North Island - Port Hardy Area

Position: Area COORDINATOR

Hours: CASUAL/WHEN NEEDED

Reports to: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

**Job Summary**:
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Local Coordinator is responsible:

- To enhance and strengthen the retention, accountability, support services, and caregiver competency of

Family Care Homes;
- To assist the FPSS Society and Local Councils in achieving the objectives and goals of the Support

Services Program;
- To offer support, information, and referrals to the foster parents of the region and assist foster parents in obtaining current and accurate information;
- To facilitate and enhance support services, and to collect meaningful data reflecting caregiver satisfaction with services offered, and;
- To facilitate and enhance training and educational opportunities, and to collect meaningful data reflecting caregiver satisfaction with services offered.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- The Local Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the development, maintenance, and improvement of Local Councils and the Support Services Program through contact with foster parents, community liaisons, participation in community partnership, and ministry activities related to the Family Home Care system;
- Coordinators are required to adhere to standards of Confidentiality required by the Ministry of

Children and Family Development and the FPSS Society Board policies with respect to children/youth in care, their families and foster parents;
- Provide current and accurate referral, recruitment, and Family Care Home information to prospective foster parents, the public, community partners, and the foster parents within the region;
- Make appropriate referrals to the Ministry of Children and Family Development and community partners;
- Assist individuals interested in becoming foster parents to easily access pertinent information and ministry contact information;
- Act as a liaison and resource contact for referrals concerning FPSSS support and education services;
- Assist in the planning and implementation (and attend) of foster parent appreciation activities such as:
Recognition Events, Christmas Party, etc;
- Attend professional development opportunities at the direction of the Executive Director;
- Maintain an accurate, detailed Daily Activity Log - records to be used in a qualitative and quantitative quarterly and annual synopsis;
- Provide the Executive Director with a weekly timesheet summarizing activities and time expenditures;
- Attend meetings;
- Attend Pre-Service Orientation Sessions and deliver a presentation for the FPSS Society, the support and training services available, Coordinator Services and a clear invitation to access these services.

Provide all participants with hard copies of contact information for all services offered - Info Packs, and;
- Perform other support and teambuilding duties as required, with approval of Executive Director.

**Core Competencies**:
1. Commitment to the organization and its values
Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of
FPSS Foster Parents Support Services Society.

2. Teamwork
Participates actively and contributes positively within the team for organizational effectiveness.

3. Relationship building and collaboration
Ability to form a positive relationship with foster parents and the community.
Specifically: a. use respectful communication and listening; b. be aware and work to acknowledge and or reduce differences that exist between the Local Coordinator and the foster parent receiving service; c. actively participate in community planning and activities.

4. Creativity, Innovation, and Initiative
Work to develop new ways and/or adapt services to meet community, program, and organizational needs.
Specifically: a. creatively use existing resources/funds and facilitate the development of new resources; b. foster parent and community feedback is regularly sought and incorporated into program.

5. Integrity
Demonstrates responsible behavior at all times and maintains high ethical standards.
Specifically: a. maintain confidentiality in the best interest of the foster parent; b. be accountable to foster parents, employees, funders, and professional code of ethics; c. provide the foster parent with information on their rights, including procedures for filing complaints and appeals and resolving differences; d. utilize critical thinking skills and ongoing reflection of practice.

6. Diversity
Appreciate the people with different opinions, backgrounds, and characteristics bring a richness to the Society.
Specifically: a. recognize and respect the diversity of beliefs, cultures, practices, or behaviors of others; b. challenge and unlearn prejudice, oppression, and privilege in one’s practice and other systems; c. reasonable individual choices are encouraged and respected.

7. Concern for Health and Safety
Adhere to th