6. Ability to work outside regular office hours including after school, evenings and
weekends.
7. Basic computer skills – including MS Word, Excel and MS Publisher
Responsibilities:
1. Plans and implements activities and special events for the Child Care Resource and
Referral program.
2. Oversees the day-to-day operation of the program by ensuring that the necessary
facilities and equipment are in place, program guidelines and policies are adhered
to, and program standards and licensing requirements are met.
3. Supervises program staff by performing duties such as assigning work, providing
feedback on performance, and conducting performance evaluations.
4. Participates in the recruitment and selection of program staff by performing duties
such as screening applicants, participating on interview panels, and making hiring
recommendations.
5. Schedules program staff in accordance to program staffing requirements.
6. Orients, determines the need for and provides training to program staff, volunteers
and practicum students.
7. Monitors and authorizes program expenditures and maintains financial records in
accordance with established procedures.
8. Responds to telephone and in-person inquiries from parents and potential or existing
child care providers on issues related to child care services. Provides resource
materials and information on community resources, services and local child care
providers.
9. Provides consultation to child care providers and potential child care providers in
areas such as start-up and operation, licensing requirements, safety standards, and
programming. Conducts initial and follow-up visits to child care providers.
10. Develops and produces newsletters, program brochures and pamphlets in
conjunction with other staff. Develops, selects and acquires resource materials.
11. Maintains the lending library and resource materials by performing duties such as
organizing resources and equipment, performing inventory, laminating,
photocopying, purchasing supplies and maintaining library membership, loan and
return records.
12. Plans, conducts and/or participates in the delivery of workshops, networking and
educational events for parents and child care providers and other special events as
required in consultation with the Manager/Director.
13. Promotes public awareness of the program by performing duties such as producing
promotional materials and attending community events as well as recruits child care
providers through channels such as public service announcements, advertising and
posters and brochures.
14. Liaises with community service providers and other professionals to coordinate
service provision and facilitate referrals to the program.
15. Plan and participate in staff meetings.
16. Maintains a registry of child care providers in accordance with established policies
and guidelines.
17. Maintains related records and statistics and produces reports as required.
18. Performs other related duties as required.
