The Host Family Coordinator is responsible to promote, recruit, coordinate, monitor and maintain Host Family residential and respite services within their designated geographical or case management assignment. The Host Family Coordinator is responsible to recruit and retain Home Provider family locations. The Host Family Coordinator is responsible to facilitate and support matches between Homesharers (adults/children) and approved Home Provider families. Host Family Coordinators seek to promote Karis Disability Services’ service principles in the lives of people supported. Host Family Coordinators ensure service provision follows Karis Disability Services policies and procedures; Ministry legislation and Ministry Host Family Services Directives. They work in collaboration with relevant community partners in support of the needs and goals of Homesharers and Home Providers.
The Program Administrative Clerk provides administrative support to the designated locations, assisting the Program Managers (PM) and Program Coordinators (PC) with clerical and administrative duties. They may provide administrative support to multiple locations in an assigned community. They will ensure filing and maintenance of confidential program files are completed with a high level of discretion. The Program Administrative Clerk will manage their time effectively to ensure deadlines, including those from government partners are met. They will communicate with people within and outside of Karis Disability Services to provide information about the organization.
Permanent Full time Opportunity at Essex FH//Grand Marais//
This position comprises two roles : Host Family Coordinator (28hrs per week) and Program Admin Clerk (7hrs per week)
Wage : Host Family Coordinator - $30.07/hr - $35.90 ; Program Admin Clerk - $23.03/hr - $27.45/hr
Education in Developmental Service Worker Program, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, and Disability Studies is an asset//
A full G License is required//
Closing Date : May 25, 2026, 11:59 PM//
Why Should You Apply?
- Flexible schedules and various locations
- Employee Assistance Plan, comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time
- Tuition reimbursement, career development and training opportunities
- Competitive wages
Requirements:
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Full G Drivers License
- Access to reliable transportation
Preferred:
- Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Social Work, and Disability Studies or post-secondary education in a related field
- Three years (two and a half years prior and six months on the job)
- Experience with working with Behaviour Support Plans and CPI techniques.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent Communication Skills
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Excellent Interpersonal Skills
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Ability to work well under pressure both independently and as part of a team
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Involves working with people who may be under significant personal stress or who may have challenging behaviours
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Frequent Travel within Area, Occasional travel within the province
Our Hiring Process:
- Resume and cover letter submitted, followed by completion of short screening survey
- Video recorded interview (link sent by email) and references requested
- Realistic job preview at location, and meeting with the hiring manager
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Karis Disability Services seeks to hire a workforce that represents the diversity of the communities where we serve. We are committed to promoting communities of belonging where Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour feel valued, respected, represented, and heard. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from members of groups with historical or current barriers to equity. We seek to provide accessibility through all stages of the hiring process for all applicants with disabilities consistent with our Accessibility Policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
