Family Services York Region (FSYR) is a not-for-profit mental health agency providing Counselling and outreach support services to individuals, couples, families, groups and communities across York Region. FSYR is accredited through the Canadian Centre for Accreditation and is committed to being an inclusive and equitable organization. Through our diverse staff group, FSYR offers culturally sensitive services in over ten different languages. FSYR is the host agency for the Rainbow Network and is 2SLGBTQ+ positive. FSYR acknowledges that we are located on the lands of our closest First Nations neighbor the Chippewas of Georgina Island and we are committed to work together with our partners and communities to continue to educate ourselves and contribute in any way possible to supporting our First Nations neighbours and communities.
FSYR recognizes that it is through the skills, enthusiasm and dedication of our staff that we achieve our vision of connected communities, healthy relationships and resilience in people. FSYR is a learning and teaching organization that offers its staff a comprehensive benefit package including health and dental benefits, RRSP matching, generous vacation and personal leave time, regular training opportunities and professional development funding, and a supportive hybrid work environment with regular supervision.
FSYR has been designated as the lead agency for the South Central Richmond Hill Community Action Table (SCRHCAT) by the Regional Municipality of York. We are hiring a Coordinator to join FSYR to lead the SCRHCAT. The Community Action Table (CAT) for Richmond Hill is intended to support residents who live, work and play in Richmond Hill. The role of the SCRHCAT Table under the leadership of the Coordinator is to implement York Region’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan by identifying strategizing and implementing protective factors initiatives and actions that contribute to overall community safety. To support this initiative, the SCRHCAT Table will bring together community stakeholders to identify community risks, determine risk mitigation strategies and actions and provide insights to inform the York Region Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and implement York Region’s Community Action Plan along with stakeholders in the Richmond Hill community
• Build and maintain relationships with key community leaders and partners
• Establish and foster effective relationships and partnerships with priority sectors that indirectly or directly address Mental Health and Wellbeing as well as Housing
• Lead community engagement planning based on community needs and assets
• Strengthen pathways to ensure resident interests are integrated into planning, development and integration of Richmond Hill’s Community Action Plan
• Use needs assessments to animate initiatives and programs that are responsive to local and emergent needs, and enhance the quality of life of residents
• When required, work collaboratively on the preparation of funding applications
• Prepare and submit progress reports to funders, in collaboration
• Identify and recommend relevant program funding opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree, or equivalent through both education and work experience
• Experience in strategic and tactical community engagement, development, leadership, and supporting multi-sectoral partnerships
• Experience in project development and implementation, grant writing, and reporting
• Extensive experience developing and implementing workplans and measurements of success
• Leadership in developing and driving multi-stakeholder partnerships and network committees
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations in a variety of settings from an anti-oppressive framework
• An energetic and welcoming personality with ability to be versatile, flexible and a team player.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• A satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Fluency in second language is an asset.
• Ability to work remotely from home with internet capacity, in the office, and travel within York Region as required.
• Ability to work Monday to Friday with evening and weekend work as required.
  To build a strong and representative workforce, we are committed to seeking candidates who will contribute to a caring and inclusive culture. We encourage applications from members of communities that are underrepresented - including but not limited to members of BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and all people who identify as women. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources Coordinator at humanresources@fsyr.ca or 905-895-2371 ext. 114.
  We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

• Establish and implement York Region’s Community Action Plan along with stakeholders in the Richmond Hill community
• Build and maintain relationships with key community leaders and partners
• Establish and foster effective relationships and partnerships with priority sectors that indirectly or directly address Mental Health and Wellbeing as well as Housing
• Lead community engagement planning based on community needs and assets
• Strengthen pathways to ensure resident interests are integrated into planning, development and integration of Richmond Hill’s Community Action Plan
• Use needs assessments to animate initiatives and programs that are responsive to local and emergent needs, and enhance the quality of life of residents
• When required, work collaboratively on the preparation of funding applications
• Prepare and submit progress reports to funders, in collaboration
• Identify and recommend relevant program funding opportunitie