Children’s Service Coordinator

at  Sunbeam Community Developmental Services

Location: Kitchener, Ontario
Full-time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Wage Rate: $29.90 – $33.22 per hour
Posted on: January 22, 2025 Closing: January 31, 2025, 4:30pm
Sunbeam Developmental Resource Centre – Waterloo Region (SDRC) is a division of Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services.
Sunbeam Developmental Resource Centre – Waterloo Region (SDRC) is the single point of access to developmental services for children in the Region of Waterloo. SDRC provides service coordination and clinical services to children, youth and adults with Intellectual Disabilities and/or an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), living in Waterloo Region. For more information visit www.sdrc.ca
The successful candidate will support individuals living in the community. The Coordinator will assist people in accessing services and supports so that each client may attain the maximum degree of independence possible in each area of life. These outcomes are achieved through a voluntary relationship with the client, their support network, collaborative identification of the client’s abilities and needs, and the provision of supports tailored to each client’s unique situation.
Qualifications:
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- Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent (eligibility for registration as a Social Worker or Social Service Worker an asset).
- Experience in working with children/youth with an Intellectual Disability/ASD.
- Experience with complex needs including Dual Diagnosis, medical, housing, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), etc. is an asset.
- Familiarity with the services and supports available to people with Intellectual Disabilities/ASD in Waterloo Region.
- Experience working with both the juvenile correctional services.
- Experience in mediation and working collaboratively with various supports/agencies throughout the Region.
- Familiarity with and understanding of the role of Developmental Services Ontario (DSO).
- Excellent consulting and oral/written communication skills.
- Knowledge regarding Quality Assurance Measures (QAM) and appropriate MCCSS regulations.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for travel throughout the Region and possibly outside.

Please refer the Job description for details