Manager, Children's Services

PASSIONATE ● COLLABORATIVE ● INNOVATIVE ● RESULTS-DRIVEN ● STRATEGIC

A leading community-based agency focused on creating meaningful opportunities and inclusive communities to provide the resources for leading communities. Collaboration and people-centric values drive the organization to achieve social justice and equitable solutions.

Are you passionate about supporting gender equity and social justice for women and gender-diverse people?

The Pod Group is partnering with this organization to place a compassionate and hands-on leader to fulfill the role of the Manager, Children's Services.

WHY YOUR ROLE MATTERS🔍

The Manager, Children's Services is a key leadership role that oversees and leads the day-to-day operations and quality improvement (child care centers, before and after school programs, camp, recreational activities and initiatives). Directs operations through supervision of staff, development and monitoring of budget, marketing, and program development.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT🎯

• Plans and develops short and long-term child care services’ plans in accordance with the overall goals of the organization, reflecting the needs of the community and the objectives of the organization.
• Identifies the needs of the communities and develops programs that respond to those needs through changes to existing programs, the development of new programs and/or the expansion into new areas.
• Ensures that programs, maximize customer service, satisfy stakeholder requirements, incorporate external agency requirements, and serve the community interests.
• Develops programming strategies required to deliver these services and identifies both governmental and non-governmental funding sources.
• Collaborates in the development of strategic, comprehensive and cost-effective public relations, marketing, and fundraising plans to support the programs, working with the Development and Finance departments.
• Builds internal and external relationships and partnerships with funders and community partners to deliver successful programs and services.
• Directs and actively negotiates all new funding agreements, grants and funding applications and renewals of current agreements for all existing departmental programs.
• Ensures that all departmental programs are evaluated on an annual basis and that all required reporting to funders is completed on schedule.
• Represents the organization at community planning tables for the early years’ system and youth system; represents the Association at community events and public speaking engagements as required.
• Develops, manages and monitors department budget.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality when working with child/family, employee and contract information and foster a safe and healthy work environment.
• Directly manages and coaches employees, including recruiting, training and evaluating performance.
• Perform other duties as required.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING🎓

• Completion of a 4-year degree in social services, business or human services or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years’ experience in the non-profit sector and children’s services, including a minimum of 2 to 3 years’ management experience with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to lead from a feminist, anti-racist / anti-oppressive perspective for day-to-day work and strategic planning.
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost.
• Ability to travel to all child care sites under the management of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual English/French or other languages is an asset.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EDIB

The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. Through this effort, all team members embrace their roles in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders. Through these partnerships, everyone is focused on ensuring a commitment and responsibility toward anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.

OUR PARTNERSHIP - THE POD GROUP

The Pod Group (PG) connects candidates with amazing career opportunities in Ontario! We collaborate extensively with not-for-profit and community-based organizations, including health, social services, developmental, housing, mental health, and community health care.

We promote a unique candidate experience that integrates equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in our engagement with candidates. Our recruitment strategy focuses on learning more about your career goals and aligning your passion with mission-driven work.

We thank you for your interest in applying!

Salary: $70,000 CAD per year