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Manager, Home Child Care Program

Manager, Home Child Care Program




Union/

Management:
Full time, management position




Location:
700 Industrial Avenue, Suite 600




Summary :
Responsible for the operation and management of a licensed home child care program with 15 staff, 160 caregivers and 600 children.






Qualifications:


· University degree and/or diploma in Early Childhood Education or other studies including child development from a recognized college or university.

· Minimum of 5 years experience in licensed care, extensive knowledge of home child care and of the Day Nursery Act.

· Minimum of 5 years supervisory and administrative experience.

· Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Familiarity with budgets.

· Extensive knowledge of community resources.

· Demonstrated leadership ability and interpersonal skills to support and represent a multi-disciplinary team.

· Ability to work under pressure and set priorities.

· Innovative and a committed team player.

· Knowledge of word processing skills compatible with current software industry as well as what is in use at AFCCS.

· Written and spoken French an asset.

· Current driver’s license and use of a car.




Duties:
· Supervises program staff: advises, reviews caseload and responsibilities and consults regularly with staff on family, provider and program issues and problems; assigns staff to Supervisor; co-ordinates ongoing provision of services through staff meetings, scheduling and assignment of duties; hires and dismisses staff; orients new staff; evaluates staff performance; ensures the quality of service provided.

· Communicates with current and prospective clients: receives, reviews and maintains applications for care; assigns applications to consultants; refers to other services or resource professionals as needed; responds to parental questions and concerns and investigates complaints; supports consultants in responding to emergencies.

· Communicates with current and prospective providers: receives, reviews and maintains applications to provide care; assigns applications to consultants; responds to provider questions and concerns and investigates complaints; supports or replaces consultant in responding to emergencies.

· Administers program documentation and budget: ensures accuracy of records on attendance, monthly billing and statistics; monitors budget; approves staff leave, overtime and expense claims; oversees petty cash; approves expenditure on program supplies; allocates resources according to approved plan and budget.

· Coordinates ongoing program planning: identifies staffing needs; evaluates program; prepares agenda and chairs monthly staff meetings; plans revisions or new services with staff, Executive Director and Board Program Planning Committee.

· Ensures D.N.A. requirements and health and safety standards are maintained: deals with Agency licensing by Province; oversees work of the Supervisor in all areas; consults with the Supervisor and staff to develop policies and practices for program staff and for use in provider homes.

· Participates on agency management team: updates E.D. regularly; liaises with related agency programs and staff; participates in management meetings, and board committees; represents agency in child care and inter-agency associations and at government meetings; responds to enquiries from the community including the media.

· Ensures staff remain current and knowledgeable: provides for appropriate training within agency and access to external professional development for staff; participates in professional development; plans/participates in provider training.

· Other related duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director.




Available from:
June 11, 2007




Apply in writing to:
Elsie Dzau Chan

Executive Director

Andrew Fleck Child Care Services

700 Industrial Avenue, Suite 600

Ottawa, ON K1G 0Y9

Fax : 613-736-8378

E-mail : llegault@afchildcare.on.ca






Date of posting :
May 18, 2007




Closing date:
Please submit your résumé and cover letter by June 8, 2007 to be considered for this position.





This position is open to both male and female applicants.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will contacted.

Location: Ottawa, Gatineau and Outaouais   Date Posted: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 
Industries: Child Day Care Services, Educational Services