o'siem early years manager

Reports to: Director of Children & Family Services

Classification: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Salary: 35.00-$37.64

Location: 10095 Whalley BLVD

Benefits: Extended Health Benefits, Paid time off, on-site parking, wellness program

"Looking for a Passionate Individual with a rich experience within Early Years Programming to Lead and Manage FRAFCA's Early Years Team"

About Us:

The Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association is a non-profit organization that provides a diverse range of culturally safe and supportive services to Aboriginal people in Surrey and the Fraser Salish region. The Friendship Centre works from a decolonizing perspective, and as such, works to strengthen family bonds between generations and within the family.

About Surrey:

The City of Surrey is one of 21 municipalities in Metro Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. We are located on the Lower Mainland on the south side of the Fraser River and share a border with the United States of America. Surrey is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Salish Peoples, including the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and Semiahma (Semiahmoo) land-based nations.

Position Summary:

The O'siem Early Years Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and efficient operation /delivery of the Friendship Centre's Awahsuk Licensed Preschool Program, FRAFCA Childcare Centre, AECD (Aboriginal Early Childhood Development), AIDP (Aboriginal Infant Development Program) and CAPC (Community Action Program for Children) departments, in accordance with legislation, regulations, contractual commitments, Society policies and commonly accepted practice standards. Responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day operations and staff assignments to ensure that the mandate and goals of the program and FRAFCA are met. The Program Manager is actively involved in the planning, development and implementation of effective, efficient and culturally responsive services.

Your Duties:

Program Management:

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Awahsuk Licensed Preschool Program, FRAFCA Childcare Centre, AECD (Aboriginal Early Childhood Development), AIDP (Aboriginal Infant Development Program) and CAPC (Community Action Program for Children) departments.
• Leads the program development and opening of the O'Siem Childcare Program.
• Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates all aspects of the program in order to ensure that client/staff/volunteer needs are met and that contractual obligations to Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), BC MCFD (Ministry of Children and Family) and other funders are fulfilled.
• Liaises with our PHAC funder, ensuring linkages are clearly developed and strong team relationships are maintained.
• Monitors program quality through supervision and group evaluation processes.
• Completes all statistical and annual reports within timelines meeting the required standards.
• Monitors and authorizes program expenditures and maintains financial records in accordance with established procedures.
• Determines program, resource/budgetary, operational and organizational requirements for all new and existing programs within responsibility area. In consultation with their immediate supervisor and the Director of Finance, develops the annual program budget, implements and monitors expenditures and budget on an ongoing basis.
• Manages fiscal, staff and material resources of the program and makes annual budget recommendations.
• Develops comprehensive plans and strategies to achieve identified objectives.
• Ensures that program facilities are maintained in a manner that meets or exceeds all health and safety and Fraser Health licensing standards. Ensure that all WorkSafe BC Health & Safety standards are met and maintained.
• Ensures cases are managed within the generally accepted Case Management principles and in compliance with privacy regulations, MCFD working procedures, and accreditation standards.
• Annually reviews fiscal, staff and material resources of the program and makes annual budget and program improvement recommendations. Develops comprehensive plans and strategies to achieve identified objectives or to address areas needing improvement.
• Develops funding proposals in consultation with program staff, senior management and funder

Community/Partner Engagement:

• Plans and implements program outreach activities and special events in accordance with Mission, Vision and Values of the Centre, and program goals.
• Leads FRAFCA's involvement in planning for annual National Indigenous Peoples Day festivities.
• Promotes public awareness and support for the program's including promotional materials, hosting engagement sessions, and being an active member of community committees that are relevant to the programs managed.
• Liaises with service providers and professionals from other agencies to coordinate service provision, facilitate referrals to the program and represent the organization or program in external events.
• Delegate and support team members to engage with community, partners and potential partners

Supervision:

• Recruits and selects program staff, volunteers, and practicum students, including orientation to the agency and program with assistance from the HR manager.
• Schedules, trains, and manages a multidisciplinary team, coaching staff on day-to-day basis, ensuring staff activities are culturally safe and aligned with the obligations of the contract, FRAFCA's Vision, Mission & Values.
• Manages front-line staff, including hiring, performance review, discipline, grievance resolution and discharge.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood care, human services, psychology, or one of the other behavioral sciences; Early Childhood Educator Certificate, or the equivalent of education and experience. Specializations in Infant and Toddler or Special Needs an asset.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with Aboriginal children in a licensed early childhood setting.
• A minimum of 2 year of experience in a supervisory role in the community non-profit sector.
• Maintain a clean criminal record check and vulnerable sector search.
• Must adhere to the organization's health and wellness plan

Key Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the diversity of Indigenous cultures, identities, and lived history.
• Ability to maintain strong and positive stakeholder relations and excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in mentoring, supporting and leading multi-disciplinary, front-line staff.
• A thorough knowledge of early childhood education, early learning and community model of service delivery.
• Knowledge of Indigenous communities, organizations and service providers within the Fraser Valley.
• Knowledge of intergenerational impacts of residential school and colonization on the individual and family.
• Competent use of Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

How to Apply:

Please send your Cover Letterand Resumeby, mail, or email marked attention, at:

Email:

SNAIL Mail: A Whalley Boulevard, Surrey, BC V3T 4G1