Service Coordinator

salary : $62,913-$79,732

Program / Department

Children & Youth Services

Status :

Part-time, Contract (12 months)

Hours : 18 hours / week

Date Posted : September 25, 2024

Closing Date : October 9, 2024

About Surrey Place

Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism, developmental and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve new victories. We offer integrated services and inclusive support in a safe and welcoming environment. Our approach is family-based, which centres the interests and care of our clients, families and caregivers by teaching them skills. We strive to ensure the greatest access to services and support our clients in navigating the health care system. Surrey Place helps people learn new skills, gain self-confidence and reach their full potential.

Position Description

Children and Youth Services at Surrey Place is seeking a Service Coordinator. Reporting to the Manager, Service Coordination, the Service Coordinator will provide service coordination to families with children and youth with developmental disabilities between the ages of 0 to 18 years. For this position, you will provide coordinating services both in Surrey Place and in the community. This position will support the Scarborough Hub and Community Clinics in the Thorncliffe Park Community. Surrey Place is client-centered, interdisciplinary and team oriented in service delivery.

Main Responsibilities

• Assesses and collaborates with families and determines what services they require.
• Make referrals to other community agencies and services as required.
• Incorporates information from families and provides information to the interdisciplinary team, and / or other sources both internal and external as required in the preparation of service plans.
• Support priority or urgent client cases.
• Provides information to clients, caregivers, service providers and staff on the availability and appropriateness of community services and funding support.
• Participates in service coordination group meetings, chairing case conferences, and community tables and meetings as required, as well as engage in community outreach to develop a collaborative approach to service delivery.
• Supports and delivers Surrey Place wellness services.
• Develop positive relationships with community groups, partner agencies and resources in the larger community.

Qualifications

Surrey Place values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, clients and families and regards equity and neurodiversity as fundamental at all levels of our organization. We are seeking applicants who embrace our values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). We encourage candidates from Indigenous and equity seeking groups such as those from Black and racialized communities, people with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQ+