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Community & Family Engagement Coordinator/ Parent Advocate
3 weeks ago
Helping kids, families and communities thrive since 1932.
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**Community & Family Engagement Coordinator/ Parent Advocate**
**Permanent Part Time**
**HOURS OF WORK**:28 Hours/Week
**START DATE/TERM**:Immediate
**REPORTS TO**:Supervisor, Community Support and Prevention
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This position provides leadership for a range of initiatives within the agency and in the community to support local leadership development and community engagement; enhance service user engagement with Macaulay; strengthen parent advocacy skills and create opportunities for network building. This position provides information, resources, support, and advocacy training for parents on a range of different topics.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
- Use a variety of strategies to increase local leadership development and community engagement.
- Implement strategies to develop and support family engagement and network building.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to Macaulay staff on how to increase engagement of services users in agency/program processes.
- Coordinate and facilitate workshops with other Macaulay programs and community partner agencies to reach and meet the needs of all families, including high risk/isolated families.
- Create content, lead and facilitate parent groups.
- Attend EarlyON programs and provide support, and guidance to EarlyON staff as needed
- Develop and foster strong relationships with Macaulay families through weekly parent groups, and in-person check ins at various EarlyON sites. Provide one-to-one consultations to parents on an array of topics ranging from navigating the school system, Ontario Autism Program, parent advocacy, and resources and funding for children with extra support needs
- Build and support parent network groups.
- Maintain documentation of process and activities.
- Maintain accurate and complete program statistics and records and prepare reports as required.
- Participate in Agency or community task forces, committees, and /or work groups as needed.
**QUALIFICATIONS**:
- Minimum Bachelor’s level degree with 3 to 5 years of social work, adult education and/or community development work experience or related work experience.
- Strong background in group facilitation and community engagement practices.
- Demonstrated understanding of issues related to working with marginalized low-income, and newcomer neighbourhoods.
- Excellent leadership, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and listening skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective work partnerships with families, colleagues and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities.
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a vehicle an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication in English required
- Strong written and verbal communication in Spanish an asset.
- Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize.
- Strong understanding of teamwork and independent practice with the ability to work effectively to contribute to high performing teams.
- Ability to work all shifts, including day, evening and weekend hours as required.
- Acceptable Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.
**SALARY**: Community Engagement Coordinator Salary Scale (starting at $35.32 - $64,247 - $69,150 per annum **_(prorated)_**)**_ _**with Competitive Benefits Package (health & dental) and paid time off entitlements (starting at 20 vacation days & 3 float days **_(prorated)_**).
**THIS POSITION IS WITHIN THE CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT.**
**INTERNAL APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT**:
July 14, 2025 - July 18, 2025
**DATE POSTED**:July 14, 2025
Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group.
Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted by the agency regarding a career opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This job posting is available in alternate formats upon request.
Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.
