City of Beaumont Community Development Coordinator - Children & Family The City of Beaumont is growing and so is our Community Services team! Our team is highly collaborative, professional, fun, and passionate about supporting the vision of a growing, vibrant, and spirited community. Beaumont's location within the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, provides a variety of rewarding challenges and the opportunity to apply forward-thinking concepts to advance Beaumont's vision.
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Ready to serve as a vital link between the community and agency champions, fostering collaborative efforts to enhance the well-being of individuals and families in the City of Beaumont? If so, our opportunity as a Community Development Coordinator would be your chance to enact positive change and create lasting impact.
As a Community Development Coordinator, you will serve as a vital link between the community and agency champions, facilitating a coordinated approach to locally driven preventative social initiatives in the City of Beaumont. Reporting to the Supervisor of FCSS, this role presents an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of individuals, families, and the broader community.
What YOU'RE Responsible for: - Provide information, referral, and support to enhance the strengths, skills, and abilities of individuals, families, and the community.
- Conduct client intakes and appointments, offering information and referrals to parents and caregivers as needed.
- Collaborate with key champions to develop, implement, and facilitate preventative social programming for families and caregivers of young children.
- Organize and lead group activities for children in elementary schools and the broader community.
- Consult and collaborate with key champions to facilitate community engagement and enhance partnerships with local agencies and community groups.
- Facilitate early childhood development (ECD) programming to support child development and family well-being.
- Coordinate community presentations, workshops, and events, such as professional development (PD) day programs and summer camps.
- Collect and report provincial and municipal outcome data to assess the effectiveness of programs and services.
- Identify social trends and issues related to children and families in the community to inform program development and implementation.
- Participate in annual strategic planning to align initiatives with community needs and organizational objectives.
- Collaborate with internal and external committees and agencies, fostering partnerships to address community challenges.
- Promote awareness of the importance of investing in early childhood development and advocate for initiatives that support child well-being.
- Partner with Early Childhood Development contract coordinator on programs and initiatives to support children and families in the community.
- Ensure adherence to Legislative regulations, Safety Directives and procedures and all respectful workplace standards.
- Report unsafe conditions and near miss incidents promptly.
- Attend regular safety meetings and promote a positive attitude.
- Other duties as assigned
What YOU Bring: - Degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Psychology, Social Work (registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers is an asset), or related field.
- 5 years' experience in community development, with a preference for experience in a municipal government setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders and build partnerships.
- Experience working with diverse populations, including marginalized groups, immigrants, refugees, and individuals with disabilities.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Equivalencies may be considered.
What WE Offer: - A salary range of $71,143.80 - $92,820.00 per annum (based on experience and qualifications)
- Employer paid Health and Dental benefits package
- Eligibility to participate in our Earned Day off and Hybrid Work Program
- Health Wellness and Learning Spending
