DALHOUSIE PLACE
Job Description
Haldimand/Norfolk Summer Student
Pay Schedule
Student $18.00/hr
Supervisor
Access Coordinator
Effective
June 29, 2025
Hours of Work & location
The successful candidate will be required to travel between Brantford & Simcoe sites. Hours of work required include evenings and weekends.
Job Description
Under the direction of the Access Coordinator:
- Adhere to the mission statement, philosophies, policies, and procedures of Dalhousie Place Supervised Access Centre
- Meet the requirements as stated in the Supervised Visitation Network and Ministry Best Practices
- Adhere to confidentiality guidelines as set out in Dalhousie Place Supervised Access Centre policies.
- Provide anecdotal information regarding clients to staff and volunteers as it becomes available to assist with case management decisions.
- Maintain accurate fee records if on desk duty.
- Supervise parents/visitors and children during access periods and exchanges.
- Ensure factual documentation of observations regarding access visits and monitored exchanges.
- Complete any other duties that arise or as directed by the Coordinator of Volunteers/Supervisor
Major Tasks / Responsibilities
- Supervise visits according to Court Orders or other relevant agreements
- Document supervised visits as required by The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Province of Ontario, and the procedures of Dalhousie Place Supervised Access Centre.
- Relay information between the child(ren)’s parents relevant to the child’s welfare at the commencement and conclusion of the supervised visit
Contacts
- Weekly contact (minimum) with Access Coordinator to maintain ongoing communication and to resolve any issues.
Qualifications
- Post graduate studies (Human Services) Grade 12 minimum or equivalent.
- Be empathetic and willing to adhere to the mission statement, philosophies, policies, and procedures of Dalhousie Place
- Be willing to be trained in all aspects of responsibility of the position, including on-going professional development.
- Completion of Ministry trainings as directed by Supervisor including AODA, Observation & Documentation, Child refusal and any other as directed
- An awareness of the necessity of confidentiality in dealing with all aspects of the organization. Breaking of this will lead to termination.
- Ability to clearly and accurately communicate factual information/data, including observing and recording subtle details of human interactions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle stress appropriately.
- Ability to volunteer in a busy, sometimes noisy, environment.
- Excellent interpersonal listening skills, especially accurate empathy
- Sensitivity and understanding of others’ feelings.
- Ability and willingness to work in a team environment.
- Ability to volunteer with persons of all age ranges (infancy to adult)
Working Conditions
- Must be able to work in a busy environment where there is noise and activity of visiting children and families.
- Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
- Willingness to commit to ongoing professional development.
If you require accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process, please notify us to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Dalhousie Place is an equal opportunity employer and strives to be reflective and inclusive of the communities we serve. We encourage individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, immigrant, LGBTQI+, or disAbled to apply. We appreciate your interest in this employment opportunity, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
