Social service Offres d'emploi - Chilliwack, BC

FUNCTION :

The Social Development Coordinator is responsible to the Corporate Officer in the Administration Department. The Social Development Coordinator will work collaboratively across City Departments and represent the City in its relationships with community partners who deliver social and well-being services in the community. The Coordinator will support the implementation of Terrace's Social Development Framework with a focus on policy and planning.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS :

Reporting to : Corporate Officer

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Implement the Social Development Framework with the Social Development Program through internal cross-sectoral department coordination.
• Implement direction and policy approaches that are focused on Council priorities.
• Embed a social lens in planning and policy initiatives internally.
• D evelop a formal advisory committee of well-informed citizens with an inclusive and diverse representation, to provide periodic (i.e. quarterly, bi-annually) input on social well-being and / or provide strategic community input to the Social Development function.
• Continue to build and maintain relationships with community members, organizations and other stakeholders and facilitate community partnerships, including First Nations partners through an equity lens while using risk mitigating techniques.
• Focus on solutions and incorporate measures of impact.
• Working collaboratively with other departments to support in the development of programs and initiatives that address community needs and reflect Council priorities.
• Prepare project reports, documentation and presentations.
• Participate in relevant networks, committees, and working groups, as assigned, to advance social development goals.
• Establish a communication strategy for social development work - both internally and externally.
• Summarize public consultation results for senior staff and the public; develop knowledge mobilization materials and public awareness campaigns.
• Manages City initiatives, including training and outreach, that leverage partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver reports, including conducting technical research, collection and analysis of data, and presentations to City Council and if requested to government agencies or community groups (Northern Health, federal or provincial ministries, etc.).
• Identify and secure funding and resources needed for implementing Terrace's Social Development Framework.
• Assist in managing program budgets and expenditures, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Other duties, as required.

POSITION OUTCOMES :

The following are areas identified as priority in this position. The Social Development Coordinator will be responsible for reporting on these (and other) key performance indicators biannually.

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE :

Social Development Framework

Terrace-Social-Needs-Assessment