Richmond Child Care Resource & Referral

Salary: $28.06 - $31.11

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Employer covers 100% of health benefits and 75% of long-term disability premiums.
• Secure Your Future: Enjoy employer contributions to the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP).
• Competitive and Transparent Compensation: We value fairness and clarity in our wages.
• Generous Vacation Time: Start with 3 weeks in your first year, increasing to 4 weeks in your second year.
• Wellness and Flexibility: Receive special leave annually for wellness, personal needs, and more.
• Professional Development Support: Paid memberships for professional designations and plenty of opportunities for growth.
• Community Impact: Be part of meaningful work that makes a real difference.
• Team Connection: Participate in our annual Off-Site Team Building Day with fun, engaging activities that foster collaboration and connection.

• Provide friendly, personalized support to families and child care providers, including referrals, resources, guidance on childcare programs and benefits, and maintaining accurate client records.
• Manage the CCRR lending library and equipment, including bookings, maintenance, member assistance, and purchasing/development of Library material (e.g., bins, story baskets).
• Conduct outreach and provide on going support to childcare providers through visits, calls, and sharing resources and age-appropriate activities.
• Collaborate with internal SCCSS programs and community programs, such as Family Resource and Strong Start programs, to enhance service delivery. 
• Maintain and update CCRR childcare directory and contribute content to newsletters and social media. 
• Assist individuals interested in opening licensed child care programs. 
• Participate in professional development workshops, community meetings, and Ministry or CCRR trainings.
• Collect and report statistics for Ministry and SCCSS reporting and adapt services to meet community demographics and reduce barriers.
• Stay informed on child care best practices, research and emerging issues. 
• Ensure services are delivered in alignment with SCCSS policies, cultural competency standards, and organizational values, supporting the mission, vision, and goals of the organization. 

• An Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate and relevant experience in the childcare field.
• This position requires travel to childcare centres along the Sunshine Coast, so a valid Driver's license and reliable vehicle are required.
• Successful completion of a criminal records check (CRC) with clear results is required.
• Strong knowledge of childcare needs, local issues on the Sunshine Coast, and available community resources.
• Familiarity with applicable local, provincial, and federal legislation and regulations related to childcare.
• Experience working effectively and respectfully with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Proven ability to collaborate across programs and with community partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and work independently.

• First Aid Certification - Level 1
• Ability to work independently, including one-on-one interactions with families or individuals with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings and Saturdays, to meet client and CCRR program needs.