Summer Camp Administrator

Location

Niagara Falls, ON | Canada

Job description

Employer: Family and Children’s Services Niagara

Reporting to: Volunteer Services Team Lead

Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario 

Start Date: May 1, 2024

The Camp Administrator is responsible for organizing a summer program connecting client families with community recreation/day camp activities to provide a positive summer experience.

FACS Niagara is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of the Niagara Region, and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to further diversification of ideas.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides a lead role in the accessing community programs.
• Researches and identifies community resources.
• Contacts and develops positive relationships with service providers of age-appropriate activities.
• Manages the program’s budget.
• Monitors spending and provides budget reports.
• Provide a final report summary.
• Exercises appropriate communication.
• Liaises with assigned child protection workers to ensure the participation of identified families and provide feedback as needed.
• Provides direction and guidance to the Program Assistant.
• Exercises appropriate personal and professional behaviour.
• Adheres to professional and ethical standards and abides by applicable legislation, agency policies, and procedures.
• Builds health and safety into all aspects of performance.
• Actively upholds the principles identified in the Society’s Code of Ethics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, and ATTRIBUTES:

Qualifications:

• 2 years in Post Secondary Education (University or College).
• Valid G Driver’s License and access to a reliable motor vehicle with appropriate liability insurance is required.

General Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent ability to use MS Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Solid knowledge of effective strategic planning, research, policy processes, and evaluation techniques.
• Solid planning, time-management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
• Acts with integrity and trustworthiness.
• Excellent ability to work with and meet tight timelines.
• Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to communicate in French or another language is an asset.

EFFORTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Requirement to work evening and/or weekend hours based on need.
• Long periods of sitting and computer/phone use.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.

A lot has changed in our community and our world since the founding of Family and Children’s Services Niagara in 1898, but our organization’s commitment to safe kids and strong families holds true. Through an extensive portfolio of programming, including child protection, fostering and adoption, counselling, and childcare, FACS Niagara protects our community’s children, strengthens its families, and helps youth and adults achieve their full potential. In the Ministry of Community, Children and Social Services 2021 Annual Review, FACS Niagara was recognized for: 100% compliance related to children and youth placed in extended society care for 24 consecutive months 100% compliance related to all Indigenous service requirements

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