Family Room Coordinator, SickKids (4pm-12am)

Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto is seeking a Family Room Coordinator to manage the Family Room at SickKids. This full-time role involves providing support to families during challenging times, overseeing operations, and working closely with hospital staff and volunteers. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and customer service skills, be able to work flexible hours, and have experience in a family-focused environment.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Competitive Total Rewards Package

Paid Wellness Days

Professional Development fund

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in a family-focused environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to manage sensitive situations.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations in healthcare or non-profit organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Family Room at SickKids.
• Provide compassionate care and support to families with seriously ill children.
• Recruit, onboard, and maintain scheduling for all volunteers.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Compassionate communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma; college diploma in Social Services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Family Room Coordinator SickKids (4pm-12am)

Family Room Coordinator

Full-Time / Permanent

Monday-Friday 4pm to 12am (midnight)

The Organization

Since 1981 Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Toronto has served as a place to call home for families with seriously ill children undergoing treatment. RMHC Toronto encompasses a House for 81 families in downtown Toronto and seven Family Rooms in hospitals across the Greater Toronto Area and in Sudbury. The families we serve come from throughout Ontario across Canada and around the world.

We are looking for a FamilyRoom Coordinator to join our growing team at the Family Room at SickKids(The Hospital for Sick Children).

About the Opportunity

Reportingto the Manager Family Rooms the Family Room Coordinator is responsible foroverseeing the day-to-day operations of the Ronald McDonald Family Room locatedat SickKids. This position plays a key role in delivering compassionate supportand services to families of seriously ill children and infants receivinghospital care. The Family Room Coordinator maintains a close rapport with allhospital staff especially those who interact daily with the Family Roomvolunteers and families who use the Family Room.

Key Accountabilities :

• Welcome and orient families to the familyroom ensuring completion of check in and accurate tracking of all subsequentvisits to the Room.
• Foster a welcoming and supportive environmentby providing compassionate care available services guidance and assistance tofamilies.
• Ensure the Family Roomoperates according to the policies and procedures outlined in the RonaldMcDonald Family Room Operating Manual.
• Monitor Family Roomowned equipment ensuring routine maintenance is conducted and repairscompleted as required.
• Monitor order andrestock necessary supplies (e.g. food toiletries) adhering to establishedbudgets.
• In collaboration withthe Volunteer Engagement team recruit onboard train and maintain schedulingfor all volunteers for the Family Room.
• Lead the Family Roomvolunteer workforce providing coaching engagement and timely feedback.
• Proactively gauge thehealth of the volunteer workforce based on key performance indicators forengagement and performance. Escalate issues as appropriate.
• In coordination withPeople & Culture ensure staff and volunteers adhere to the Health andSafety measures AODA organizational policies & procedures and othercompliance matters.
• Ensure the family roomhas appropriate volunteer / staff coverage. Escalate issue as appropriate.
• Foster strong values-based relationships with hospital staff and otherkey stakeholders such as families and community partners.
• Prepare accurate and timely administrative reports and documentsincluding shift reports monthly statistics credit card reconciliations andincident reports.
• Ensure consistency in implementation of policies and procedures byevaluating and monitoring Family Room operations.
• Identify operational concerns and implement corrective issues as appropriate to the Manager Family Rooms.
• Participate in specialprojects and other duties as required.

Whats in for You

At RMHC Toronto youre not just taking on a job; youre becoming part of a mission that makes a tangible difference every day. As a Family Room Coordinator youll play a key role in helping families feel at home when they need it most. Youll have the opportunity to work with compassionate people enhance your skill set and contribute to a life-changing cause.

In addition to meaningful work that supports families during critical moments we offer :

• Impact : Your role directly contributes to the comfort and well-being of families during some of their toughest times.
• Supportive Environment : Access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program as well as a network of caring colleagues dedicated to making a difference.
• Competitive Total Rewards Package including a hiring salary range of $48000 - $56000 group health and dental benefits coverage for mental health paramedical services and much more!
• Access to paid Wellness Days as well as additional paid Religious Leave Days
• Professional Development fund for further education and learning
• RRSP eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS :

RMHC Toronto understands that for any role its possible that no one person will possess all of the desired qualifications. The following is an outline of the qualifications we believe are important to bring to the position and / or develop while in the role :

Education & Experience

• High school diploma; college diploma in Social Services Social Work or related field is an asset.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in a family focused environment. Experience working in healthcare with vulnerable populations or a not-for-profit organization is an asset.
• CPR / First Aid Certification (can be provided for committed applicants).

Requirements Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong customer service skills and experience working with families hospital stakeholders and volunteers.
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts including evenings overnights weekends and public holidays to support a 24-hour operation.
• Demonstrated de-escalation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with excellent judgment compassion and discretion.
• Compassionate communication skills (written and verbal).
• Exemplary collaboration and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships. Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables in a time-sensitive environment and adapt to frequently changing priorities.
• Detail-oriented and able to prioritize multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge in technology including Microsoft Office and other databases.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently and with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will need to undergo a successful reference check a satisfactory background check and immunization process as per hospital policies.

RMHC Toronto is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

RMHC Toronto is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace and as an equal opportunity employer we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population and families we support.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically marginalized including but not limited to Aboriginal Indigenous Metis and Inuit peoples racialized groups / persons of colour people with varying abilities members of visible minority groups LGBTQ2S those who identify as women and other equity-seeking groups.

When contacted for a job opportunity please advise the People and Culture team of any accommodations needed in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code to ensure you have access to an equitable process. We request that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably practicable. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially

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Required Experience :

Key Skills

Hospitality Management,Inventory Control,Hotel Experience,Hospitality Experience,Infant Care,Algebra,Management Experience,POS,Cleaning Experience,Hotel Management,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 48000 - 56000

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