Family Services Coordinator

**Family Services Coordinator**

**Full-Time/Permanent (Onsite)**

This role has two rotating shifts from 12:00pm - 8:00 pm and 4:00 pm - 12:00 am supporting a 24-hour facility. Some flexibility is required to support shifts outside regular working hours if needed.

Toronto, Ontario (240 McCaul Street)

**The Organization**

Since 1981, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Toronto has served as a place to call home for families with seriously ill children undergoing treatment. RMHC Toronto encompasses a House for 81 families in downtown Toronto and seven Family Rooms in hospitals across the Greater Toronto Area and in Sudbury. The families we serve come from throughout Ontario, across Canada and around the world.

We are looking for a **Family Services** **Coordinator **to join our team in Toronto.

**About the Opportunity**

The **Family Services Coordinator** is the first line of communication with the Guest Family and is responsible for welcoming and providing service to all families staying at the House or utilizing Family Rooms. The Family Services Coordinator facilitates the family intake and registration process and coordinates family stays at the House. This role provides families with resources to adapt to communal living and settling into Toronto while also ensuring adherence to policies and procedures to provide a safe, warm, comfortable, and compassionate environment for families, guests, and volunteers.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Welcome, register and acquaint resident to the House. Ensure readiness of rooms and the facility and assign rooms to accommodate residents while assessing priorities of resident’s needs.Act as the primary contact for the facility operations (RMHC House or Family Room at Sick Kids) or family issues that arise during their shift. Work closely with both the House and the Family Room teams to ensure both locations operate according to the guidelines and protocols of RMHC Toronto.
- Manage all aspects of security (property and persons) and report any related issues or concerns.
- Foster strong values-based relationships with all key stakeholders for both locations, acting as a contact for family referrals, admissions, and support.
- Work closely with volunteers to engage and support as necessary to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for families.
- Prepare accurate and timely administrative reports and documentation as required for both locations, including maintaining up to date family records, directory, and database.
- Assist with housekeeping and maintenance duties and various event and meeting set-up and execution.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**_ Education & Experience_**
- Minimum high school diploma.
- Minimum one (1) years’ experience in providing family support services or related services. Experience working in healthcare, with vulnerable populations or not-for-profit organizations is an asset.
- CPR / First Aid Certification.
- Experience in volunteer management.

**_ Knowledge, Skills & Abilities_**
- Strong customer service skills and experience working with families, hospital stakeholders and volunteers.
- Excellent communication (verbal / written) and listening skills.
- Detail-oriented and able to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Exemplary collaboration and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships. Ability to work effectively within a team, as well as independently.
- Excellent troubleshooting and conflict resolution skills.
- Working knowledge of technology including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with excellent judgment, compassion, and discretion.
- Demonstrated ability to flourish in environments of significant change.
- Ability to work flexible hours and shifts, including evenings and weekends, to support a 24-hour operation.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Completion of satisfactory reference check and a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
- In accordance with our commitment to prioritize the health and safety of our employees, RMHC families, and guests, any job offer is contingent upon the submission of a valid proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, endorsed by either Health Canada or the World Health Organization (WHO), unless you possess a valid medical exemption in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. This requirement is designed to ensure a secure and healthy environment for everyone.

**What We Offer**

Like what you’re hearing so far and curious if RMHC Toronto is right for you? We offer:

- Total rewards package including a hiring salary range of **$43,400 to $54,250**, group health and dental benefits, coverage for mental health, paramedical services and much more
- Access to paid Wellness Days as well as additional paid Religious Leave days
- Professional Development fund for further education and learning
- RRSP eligibility
- Onsite celebrations and staff luncheons

RMHC Toronto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RMHC