COMMUNITY CONNECTOR

Temporary, Full-time (Until June 30, 2025)

Salary $28.13 hourly (subject to our funding model)

35 hours per week

Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors.

Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.

Position Overview

Are you a dedicated advocate for children and families with a knack for building strong community ties? We’re looking for a Community Connector who is eager to champion child care excellence! In this impactful role, you’ll offer support, education, and invaluable resources to parents, providers, and early learning professionals.

Your work will be pivotal in developing and rolling out services that boost both the accessibility and quality of child care options.

Reporting to the Program Manager, our selected candidate will support child care providers by guiding them through funding applications, such as the Start Up Grant and Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, and connecting them with Licensing Officials.

You’ll mentor them on child care philosophies, including play-based learning and health and safety, while also conducting site visits to offer practical guidance and model activities.

Additionally, you’ll develop and present educational sessions on the BC Early Learning Framework, assist with special events, and represent the CCRR program in the community.

Your role also includes sharing culturally-responsive tools and resources to ease the stress for providers, families, and children.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position must possess Early Childhood Care and Education training or equivalent experience, with a minimum of three years working with young children and their families.

They should possess a comprehensive understanding of Early Years programs and challenges, a current Level I First Aid Certificate , and a track record of successful program implementation and community mobilization.

Key skills include group facilitation, excellent communication, and an awareness of the needs of the child care workforce and families in Surrey.

The candidate should also be adept at engaging with diverse early learning professionals and building connections to improve child care options for families.

This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.