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Social Planner - Hamilton Community Action Program for Children

Company: The Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton
Wage: 34.46
Time: Full Time (30+ Hours a Week)
Hours per Week: 33.75
Public Transport Accessible? Yes
Suitable for Students? No

Job Description

We are seeking a Social Planner to Coordinate and oversee the Hamilton Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) and support SPRC social planning and research activities. CAPC is a federally funded program which promotes the healthy development of young children from birth to age six who face challenges that put their health at risk. The Coordinator works in collaboration with community partners to support this program in east Hamilton.

• Oversee and provide support to a small team to ensure project objectives are met
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Supervise, coach, and develop staff

• Develop a comprehensive service system continuum for families with young children in east Hamilton through targeted program partnerships and enhancements
• Develop program partner contribution agreements on a yearly basis
• Oversee project budget and develop spending projections
• Develop reporting tools and processes for program partners

• Oversee annual Hamilton CAPC evaluation including development of evaluation plan
• Develop and implement a communications and promotion plan including social media, website and promotional materials
• Oversee and supervise Hamilton’s CAPC Systems Navigation Program that includes:
• Prepare monthly and annual data collection and prepare funding reports
• Oversee and coordinate Riverdale Fall-fest planning processes and other events
• Develop funding and grant opportunities to supplement Hamilton CAPC initiatives
• Promote Hamilton CAPC through presentations and workshops at community organizations and events
• Maintain and build effective partnership relationships with community partners to address the social determinants of health that impact families with young children
• Conduct site visits of Hamilton community partner agencies (must provide own transportation)
• Lead SPRC community research community development and program evaluations


Requirements & Prerequisites

• Masters’ degree or equivalent in Social Work, Geographic Information Sciences, social sciences, community research, social policy or related discipline
• Appropriate work-related experience may be substituted for some of the educational background.
• Minimum 3 years experience supervising a team preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, including budgeting and finance
• Program evaluation certification (i.e. via the Canadian Evaluation Society) or GIS specialty preferred

How To Apply

The SPRC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals who share our core values of equity, diversity and inclusion and who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives are encouraged to apply. We particularly welcome applications from Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.
Applicants selected to proceed in the hiring process will be required to supply qualifications and related experience relevant to the qualifications outlined above.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please submit a résumé and cover letter to careers@sprc.hamilton.on.ca on or before the application deadline. Subject: Social Planner-CAPC.

Applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should email
careers@sprc.hamilton.on.ca
Application deadline: April 9, 2021