Funding Brokerage Coordinator (Full-time/1-Year Fixed Term)

Funding Brokerage Coordinator (Full-time/1-Year Fixed Term)

About the Organization:

ABLE2: Support for People with Disabilities has been serving the Ottawa and Champlain region for 50 years. We believe in a community where everyone is seen as able, respected, and valued. Our programs and services empower people of all ages across the disability spectrum, and their families, to live meaningful lives as valued members of the community.

The Opportunity:

The Funding Brokerage Coordinator will work directly with people who live with disabilities (and their support network) to help them use their funds to maximize choice. The Coordinator does this by developing spending plans with the service user, assessing the service user’s needs and making recommendations, and ensuring that all funder guidelines are followed.

The Coordinator will be knowledgeable about guidelines and keep up to date with changes in funder guidelines as needed. This is to ensure that service users use their money as they choose but also within the limits established by the funders. The Coordinator will have excellent communication skills. The Coordinator must be comfortable with quickly addressing any questions a service user or funder may have, and have the skills required to adjust their communication to accommodate people who have diverse communication needs. The Coordinator understands the importance of excellent documentation and organizational skills, as they recognize that ABLE2 and the service user require accurate financial records.

The Coordinator will take an active role in learning about new community resources and the various funding sources that are available to people who live with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively work with people who live with disabilities to help them use their government funds.
• Learn and stay up to date on various funder guidelines.
• Active communication with finance and funding sources.
• Management of service user financial records and information.

Qualifications

• Developmental Service Worker diploma or other relevant degree or diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
• Strong assessment skills to actively identify potential service user needs and concerns.
• Deep knowledge of community resources that are available to people who live with disabilities.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience developing and implementing service user plans and evaluations.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in managing individualized funding, including Passport, MCCSS individualized funds, etc.
• Excellent communication skills related to documentation, correspondence, and database use.
• A fundamental belief in the importance of active learning.
• Strong commitment to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Belonging.

Position Details

• Full-time (35 hours per week), Fixed Term (One year) Contract, remote
• Salary Range: $41,416 - $49182; Band 1 – with a 4% addition in lieu of vacation time
• Be available to attend (occasional in-person/client meetings/events in the Ottawa area); mileage will be reimbursed as per ABLE2 policy.
• While this position is remote, candidates must reside within ABLE2’s catchment area: Ottawa, Prescott Russell, and Glengarry, Stormont, and Dundas.

ABLE2 offers:

• A welcoming, collaborative work environment.
• Paid closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Three sick days/year for fixed-term staff.
• Work from home

Commitment to Fair Hiring

ABLE2 is committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. As part of our recruitment process, we may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen applications for qualifications and suitability. All final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to:

Michael Song MSW, RSW, Manager of Programs

msong@able2.org

A detailed job description is available upon request.

ABLE2 welcomes applications from people with disabilities and will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process. We value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace where individual differences are recognized and respected, and where every team member can contribute their talents.

While we appreciate all the responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Relocation funding is not available for this position.

For more information on ABLE2, please visit our website at www.able2.org