Executive Director (Affiliated Services for Children & Youth)


For more than 25 years, Affiliated Services for Children & Youth (ASCY) has worked in collaboration with families, children, professionals, and communities to share knowledge, build capacity and create equitable opportunities for all. ASCY is a non-profit agency.

We are a multi-disciplinary, community-based team that is responsible for the co-ordination of a broad range of activities and services which include: 
  • support and development of the Early Years’ services sector in the City of Hamilton and provincial initiatives, and
  • co-ordination and program facilitation for local pre-school speech and language services and regional infant hearing and blind-low vision programs.
We are currently looking for an Executive Director to lead our organization from our offices in Hamilton.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of the Agency including, service provision, human resources, and staff supervision, financial, media and community relations as well as the operational aspects of the organization according to requirements of funders, government legislation and other statutory regulations.
 
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Participate with the Board of Directors in developing and executing a vision and strategic plan to guide the Agency
  • Recruit and manage staff and staffing requirements including interviewing, hiring, orientation, succession planning, ongoing mentoring, regular performance feedback and progressive discipline while fostering an environment where communication is open and transparent
  • Identify and evaluate the risks to the Agency's people (clients, staff, management, volunteers), property, finances, goodwill, and image and implement measures to control risks
  • Engage in partnering activities with other provincial and community agencies in the health, education, social services, recreational and private sectors which support the mandate and objectives of the Agency
  • Work with funders to monitor trends and gaps, setting a strategic direction for all our program offerings in alignment with local planning, provincial and municipal priorities and policies
  • Ensure statistical, financial, and other required documentation are complete and shared with funders as per reporting requirements
  • Negotiate financial and service level standards with relevant programs and administer contractual service agreements accordingly
  • Ensure the planning, preparation, approval and submission of all budgets and justification that the use of all funds received are in accordance with funding agreements and the Agency’s policies
  • Seek and execute opportunities to diversify funding sources and form suitable strategic partnerships
  • Foster a supportive organizational culture for our staff and the families we assist
  • Other related duties as required
Education, Experience, and other Requirements:
  • University degree in child development or a related field required, with additional related education and experience (including special needs and family centered care) required
  • Minimum of ten years’ leadership experience in a senior management capacity in the Human Services sector or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience in financial planning and fiscal management
  • Experience with strategic planning, political acuity, and collaboration with building strong relationships
  • Experience working with a broad range of community organizations and committees in the Early Years’ services sector
  • Understanding of the current early child development and learning policy environment and government operations
  • Knowledge of provincial deliverables, protocols and quality initiatives tied to the Preschool Speech and Language Program, Infant Hearing Program and Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program 
  • Strength in collaboration and co-ordination with community partners to provide the mandated services to ensure excellence in client care
  • Strong working knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations including employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, taxation, CPP, EI, health benefits coverage etc.
If you are qualified and interested in this exciting opportunity, please forward your resume to careers@nchr.ca.  Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

ASCY is committed to equitable recruitment practices for all. We will work proactively with any candidate who may require accommodation due to disability. 

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