Family Service Coordinator

The McMaster Children’s Hospital Autism Program is an ambulatory service for children and youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. These services have strong links to McMaster University’s Department of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, the Offord Centre for Child Studies; an internationally acclaimed research centre focused on children with emotional and behavioural challenges.

1. Community College diploma and/or Bachelor's Degree in a field related to child studies/ social services
2. Demonstrated knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder
3. 3-5 years experience working with children/youth with special needs, preferably with Autism Spectrum Disorder
4. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of community services and resources and knowledge of referral process
required for accessing resources
5. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal team work, leadership and communication skills
6. Proven ability for initiative, problem-solving, organization and prioritization within a fast-paced and changing
environment
7. Participate in a criminal reference screening process
8. Must be able to obtain a valid Vulnerable Sector Screen (VSS)
9. Fluency in French would be an asset

The Family Service Coordinator (FSC) is the primary point of contact for families entering the McMaster Children’s Hospital - Autism Program. Working closely with internal and external care providers, the FSC’s primary responsibilities include service selection, coordination, and assistance to families.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.  

 

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Days, and evenings as needed