001 - Administrator, ELCC Family Supports

001 - Administrator, ELCC Family Supports

Friday, January 17, 2025

Closing Date: January 31, 2025

Hybrid Position

MNO’s culture is at our core

The MNO workplace culture is full of potential ready to be unlocked. As our Self-Governance agreement materializes, we are building a workplace culture of action, responsibility, and most importantly a desire to serve the Métis community. We recognize people are different, and that is our source of strength. We bring opinions together, welcome healthy conflict, and look to always find answers, not problems.

• Comprehensive employer-paid health benefits and pension plan
  
• Generous vacation allotment starting at 15 days for regular employees and 20 days for management
• Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December
• 16 paid public and employer holidays
• 15 paid health & wellness days
• Challenging, multi-disciplinary work environment that fosters learning and professional development
  
• Substantial educational incentive to promote personal and professional growth
• An opportunity to make a direct or indirect impact on the lives of the Métis Peoples across the Province
  
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Health care spending account
• Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program
• Dell member purchase program

About the role:

The prime objective of the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Family Supports Administrator is to assist the Manager of Early Learning and Child Care while performing the job duties outlined below:

• Administrating client services and program delivery for ELCC family supports programs
• Case management for accessing ELCC services
• Provide overall operational/administrative administration of the programs
• Coordinate project initiatives
• Collaboratively work with MNO staff, MNO leadership, MNO Citizens, potential industry and government partners, and MNO contractors as required.

What you will be doing:

The Education and Training Early Learning and Child Care Program Family Supports Administrator reports to the Manager of Early Learning and Child Care and is responsive to the Director of Education and Training. In carrying out the following duties, it is expected that the ELCC Family Supports Administrator will:

• Fully understand the significance and fundamental importance of the Métis Nation of Ontario Statement of Prime Purpose (SPP) to all MNO’s work, and to the requirements of the position specifically
• Always adhere to MNO Policies and Procedures and MNO’s Financial Policies and Procedures
• Always uphold MNO’s Standards of Professional Conduct.
• Always adhere to Privacy Laws and respect confidential information.
• Be cognizant of the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workers' Safety and Insurance Board, and other relevant legislation.
• Work in collaboration within the branch, other MNO branches, MNO leadership, MNO citizens, stakeholders, contractors, and vendors as required
• Attend the Annual General Assembly
• Understand Early Childhood Education, child care licensing, ministry documents and policy involving Early Childhood Education and Child Care.

The incumbent is responsible for the following duties, as well as other duties as may be assigned by the manager:

• Effectively oversee the day-to-day management of assigned caseload
• Assist clients with Early Learning programs and services, including case file management; This includes programs provided by the MNO and programs offered by other levels of government and non-profit organizations.
• Support specific caseload and monitor the life cycle of the caseload (initial application, approvals, payments, and annual reviews as necessary)
• Assist with new program development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation and regularly review current programs
• Foster teamwork and cooperation
• Use office software and hardware to communicate and collaborate with Métis Citizens, MNO staff, and ELCC partners including child care providers
• Assist in the coordination of the processing of financial administrative and operational procedures (i.e., purchase orders, expense claims, bill back submissions and purchase card reconciliation)
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops and in communities when directed
• Gather project statistics as directed, establish, and maintain spreadsheets
• Outreach and build relationships with stakeholders as required
• Engage, develop, and maintain strong relationships with partners, including ELCC clients
• Maintain an effective, confidential, and accountable filing system
• Some travel throughout the province and extended hours of work may be required
• Fulfill all other responsibilities as determined by the Manager of Early Learning and Childcare

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary education and/or 3 to 5 years’ experience working in a social services environment or in an administrative role within an Early Childhood Program and/or a minimum of three years experience in case management, budgeting, program delivery and reporting, preferably in a non-profit setting
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic/experience requirements
• Registered Early Childhood Educator designation from the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators would be an asset
• Well-developed administrative, analytical, time management, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of program administration, budgeting/financial management, program planning, and coordinating
• Experience in Early Childhood Education, child care licensing, ministry documents and policy involving Early Childhood Education would be an asset
• Demonstrated results-oriented skills and practices
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of tact and discretion
• Strong knowledge and application of keyboarding, Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, various databases
• Strong knowledge of case management in a social services setting would be an asset
• Experience with standard office equipment
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems and situations and take appropriate action
• Work effectively both independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to travel, at times in a rental vehicle, may be required
• Available to travel for extended periods of time at locations other than local workplace
• Ability to work flexible hours when required

AODA Statement
The Métis Nation of Ontario commits to providing accommodation as required by the Ontario Human Rights Act, unless to do so would cause undue hardship. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion. The Métis Nation of Ontario will work cooperatively and in the spirit of respect with all partners in the accommodation process. These accommodations will extend to all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment and selection.

Please email human resources if you require an accommodation during the hiring process.

Special Services Organization
The Métis Nation of Ontario is a special services organization. All applicants are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to qualified applicants who meet the requirements for MNO Citizenship as per the MNO Bylaws and who are in good standing.