29 Oct
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Community Options for Children and Families
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Victoria
29 Oct
Community Options for Children and Families
Victoria
Family Support Coordinator Job Posting Internal/External Posting Our Mission: To provide person-centered quality support services and information to people with disabilities, their families and the community. Community Options for Children and Families is seeking a new team member who is passionate about supporting families of individuals with developmental disabilities. Community Options is committed to providing a supportive workplace through flexible work hours, a strong benefits package including an annual $700 health spending account, thorough onboarding, paid professional development and the opportunity to contribute to the overall organizational direction through consensus-based decision-making. Reporting to the Executive Director and working in collaboration with the COCF team of coordinators, the Family Support Coordinator is responsible for providing practical, educational and emotional support for family members. The Coordinator will be working collaboratively with families, parents, professionals, and community agencies, with a particular focus on helping parents transition from children’s to adult services. This role is both interactive and administrative, providing services to families that are comprehensive, flexible and individualized. Compensation: $32.00-$34.00 per hour Status: Permanent, 17.5-21 hours per week
Location:
301-4420 Chatterton Way, Victoria, BC (with hybrid work options available after a probationary period) Closing Date: November 9th, 2026 Start Date: To be negotiated with a preference of December 7th. Experience
· Minimum three years’ social services experience including working with individuals with disabilities
· Experience coordinating activities and programming
· Experience in case management and service coordination
· Experience using case management software and Microsoft 365 tools
· Grant writing experience an asset Skills and Abilities
· An ability to function effectively within the Constitution and Bylaws of COCF.
· A strong ability to adhere to COCF’s professional code of conduct.
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
· Excellent oral and written communication.
· Strong ability to prioritize workload effectively to ensure deadlines are met.
· Strong organizational and records management skills.
· Ability to tackle items independently while also being collaborative and thoughtful with all team members.
· Strong ability to network with service providers and partner organizations.
· Ability to develop a strong working knowledge of community resources.
· A working knowledge of relevant provincial legislation. Education and Training
· Post Secondary diploma, degree, or certificate in relevant field of study or equivalent
· Sibshops Facilitator Certification to be completed within 6 months of employment Certification
· Criminal Record Check Clearance (updated every 5 years).
· Current First Aid/ CPR
· Class 5 driver’s license and access to vehicle for work purposes Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard for race, colour, religion, gender, or national origin.
How to Apply
Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, by email to the attention of: Tanya Kuhn at
[email protected] Pay: $32.00-$34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Wellness program
- Work from home Work
Location:
Hybrid remote in Victoria, BC V8X 5J2
📌 Family Support Coordinator (Victoria)
🏢 Community Options for Children and Families
📍 Victoria