Children's Activity Coordinator

**We’re Hiring
**CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY COORDINATOR**

**Posting Requisition **_22508 _**Program **_STARR _

**Job Type **_Regular, Full-Time _**Location **_Surrey, BC _

**Hours of work **_35 hours per week _**Closing Date **_Open Until Filled _

**These positions require union membership. Compensation is in accordance with Grid 12 of the BCGEU Collective**
**Agreement ($28.32 - $32.51)**

Options Community Services is a non-profit registered charity providing social services primarily in Surrey, Delta, White
Rock and Langley. We believe in helping people help themselves. We believe in collaborating with individuals,
businesses, community groups and government to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the
community.

The Children’s Activity Coordinator Plans, implements and oversees the day-to-day activities of the program.
Participates in program development, policies and procedure formulation, program evaluation and budget preparation

**ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Participates in the orientation of practicum students and volunteers.
- Assists the manager to coordinate the scheduling of practicum students, volunteers and employees.
- Perform front-line duties as per service requirements.
- Organize and oversee groups of clients in the conduct of activities intended to provide specific growth. These

areas include; improved social skills, increased leadership ability, improved relationships with non-related
adults and improved relationships with peers.
- Ensure that supplies and equipment required for the efficient and effective delivery of the services the

coordinator oversees, and is free from any risk to the safety, health and welfare of the personnel and service
users of the Society.
- Respond to inquiries about the services, take registrations, and respond to referrals by external referral

sources, or by service-users.
- Respond to complaints by clients.
- To arrange transportation of participants to pre-planned and pre-scheduled outings. The activities must have a

singular prearranged starting/finishing point. At no time will clients be transported to or from a different
destination.
- Monitors and authorizes program expenditures and maintains financial records in accordance to established

procedures. Provides input to the supervisor in the preparation of the program budget.
- Responsible for a petty cash fund, purchasing program items and submitting receipts to supervisor for

reimbursement.
- Oversee the administration of the services delivered, i.e. registrations, intake/referral, office procedures,

correspondence, and record-keeping.
**_We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce_** Posted: 24-Jan-22

**We’re Hiring
- Prepare and provide statistical and/or narrative, monthly, semi-annual, and/or annual reports to funding and

regulatory bodies, and the Program Manager, as required.
- Acquire, maintain and display informational and other resource materials, and promote OCS services in the

community. Have a thorough knowledge about Options Community Services’ and the services delivered by the
Society.
- Recognize potential crisis situations and responds according to established policy and procedures.
- Promote, encourage and facilitate the participation of individuals in the program activities. Create a fun,
- healthy and safe atmosphere in order to enhance the services’ to clients.- Provide liaison with school personnel, other agencies and community professionals and promote mutually
- beneficial and positive working relationship.- Make recommendations with regard to the development of programming and participate in program
- evaluations.- As delegated, represent OCS services at inter-agency and community meetings. Work in conjunction with the
- Program Manager and other OCS personnel to actively promote the Society’s services.- Participate in assigned meetings with OCS volunteers and/or other OCS employees for the purpose of sharing
- information, co-ordinating service development and delivery, and/or organizational development.- Conform to basic ethical issues, including confidentiality and the reporting of abuse issues. When ambiguities
- arise to consult with the Program Manager.- Improve the level of professional expertise through reading, consultation, and relevant workshops.
- Work as a team, respecting and adhering to OCS policies and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS
**Education, Training, and Experience**:

- A Diploma in the social service field with two years direct experience working with children and their families,

or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Possess a valid CPR/First Aid Certificate.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- A working knowledge of child development, learning principles and the effects of poverty.
- Knowledge of recreational programming and group dynamics.
- Proficiency in oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
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