Transportation & Volunteer Administrator

at  Family and Childrens Services Niagara

Employer: Family and Children’s Services Niagara
Reporting to: Family Services and Program Lead
Location: Niagara Falls, ON
Salary: Competitive salary, benefits package and pension plan

WHO WE ARE:

Family and Children’s Services has been making a positive difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in Niagara for more than a century. As a multiservice agency providing child welfare services, fostering and adoption, counselling, and childcare, the team at FACS Niagara works to keep children safe and families strong.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Child Welfare Supervisor, the Volunteer Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support to the volunteer department to ensure efficient and timely operations and enhance the work of the organization. The incumbent assists with the orientation of new volunteers to the Agency and acts as a liaison regarding volunteer drives and volunteer administrative tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Secondary School diploma.
• Experience working with volunteers an asset.
• Current Car Seat Technician (e.g., St. John’s Ambulance).
• Valid G Driver’s License and access to a reliable motor vehicle with appropriate liability insurance is required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Good ability to use MS Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Good written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to complete tasks with attention to detail in the presence of frequent interruptions.
• Excellent organizational and analytical stills to assess appropriateness and cost efficiency of drive requests.
• Self-directed with a solid ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task.
• Good customer service skills.
• Solid understanding and commitment to quality service and best practice.
• Detail-oriented.
• Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to change.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and personal information in a confidential manner, acts with integrity and trustworthiness.
• Ability to work with and meet tight timelines.