Family Engagement Officer (Maternity Leave Coverage)

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

(Full-Time Contract – Maternity Leave)

Anticipated November 2025

Position Overview:

Easter Seals Ontario (ESO) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Family Engagement Officer. This role is integral to helping develop and implement purposeful engagement to meet and identify the needs of our clients and service users while ensuring effective interaction.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ambassador Program: 20%

o Assist with the annual application and selection process of Easter Seals Ontario Provincial Ambassadors.

o Act as a liaison between Easter Seals Ontario, staff and Ambassadors/families. o Organize and maintain a schedule and travel arrangements for speaking engagements at

special events.

• Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Recruitment and Training: 30%

o Organize bi-monthly virtual meetings with ESO SEAC representatives across Ontario. o Prepare agendas and take minutes. o Collect updates from ESO SEAC representatives to provide to the Minister's Advisory

Council on Special Education (MACSE) 3 times per year. o Attend monthly virtual meetings with the Provincial Parent Association Advisory Committee

on SEAC (PAAC on SEAC). o Share all Ministry of Education updates with ESO SEAC representatives. o Recruit parent volunteers for SEAC positions across the province. o Provide on-boarding training sessions and specific training as needed and support SEAC

representatives in their roles. o Report and/or elevate pertinent issues to the Senior Manager, Services as necessary.

• Scholarship Program: 25%

o Assist with the development and posting of the annual scholarship application process. o Promote ESO scholarships via school boards, post-secondary accessibility services

departments, scholarship posting sites, and other organizations. o Review and manage scholarship applications from submission to awarding recipients. o Follow up with successful applicants to ensure compliance with the scholarship application

criteria (thank you letter to donor, proof of tuition and payments).

o Confirm attendance of scholarship recipients at Annual General Meeting and assist with script content.

• Other Initiatives 25%

o Family Engagement

▪ Assist with the creation of client and family surveys to determine need and impact. ▪ Connect with newly registered ESO families, providing a point of contact.

o Red Shirt Day and National Accessibility Week

▪ Work in partnership with the Red Shirt Day committee to ensure information is

disseminated in a timely manner to interested parties. ▪ Engage schools and families to participate in RSD and NAAW and provide

necessary resource information.

o Community Engagement

▪ Help to build and maintain positive relationships with community organizations, advocacy groups and other partners and encourage collaboration.

▪ Participate in community events and activities to raise awareness to support Easter Seals Ontario’s mission.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in family or community engagement, advocacy, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of disability community and services available.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Hours of Work & Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Work Schedule (occasional weekend and evening work will be required)

Salary: $42,500 - $48,500

Location: 1 Concorde Gate – Toronto, Ontario

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter (including your salary expectations) as a single document to Human Resources at tkarunakaran@easterseals.org. Ensure that "FAMILY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER - CONTRACT" is clearly stated in the subject line of your email.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining Easter Seals Ontario. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The position will remain open until filled, and we will conduct rolling interviews as qualified applications are received. We kindly request that you do not make phone inquiries regarding this position.

Easter Seals Ontario is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups. Candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the selection process, such as tests, skills demonstrations, etc. Easter Seals Ontario is committed to providing reasonably

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accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.