Family Resource Worker
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Family Resource Worker
Job Title:Family Resource Worker
Location:Sechelt BC In person
Employment Type:Parttime
Hours per week: 8.5 to 12
Compensation: $25.26 $27.93
Guided by our core valuessocial justice interdependence diversity compassion and respectwe are driven to empower individuals and strengthen our community. Were seeking passionate valuesdriven individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of others. If that sounds like you join us and be part of our meaningful journey!
The Family Resource Worker works within the Bellies and Babies and Parent Tot programs supporting parents and caregivers with children birth to six years old. The Family Resource Worker is part of a team providing a safe and welcoming environment for families and promotes healthy pregnancies to improve maternal outcomes. The Family Resource Worker creates a safe and stimulating play and learning environment suitable for the diverse developmental needs of children ages birth to six and provides hands on support and information that will assist parents and caregivers to enhance their parenting skills and nurture their relationship with their child/children. The Family Resource Worker reports to the Program Lead.
- Plans and provides stimulating play and a learning environment for children.
- Facilitates connections between participants.
- Interacts with children to develop their social skills through play.
- Shares information and resources with families on maternal and infant nutrition infant care development and breastfeeding.
- Encourages positive parent participation in play activities offering feedback and suggestions when requested or required.
- Refers families to appropriate community resources as needed.
- Assists with food preparation and serving of lunch to program participants.
- Facilitates and supports conflict resolution involving children parents and caregivers.
- Demonstrates cultural competency when working with Indigenous families and the community.
- Role models familycentered strategies to help parents understand their childs behavior.
- Ensures all toys and equipment meet safety standards.
- Collaborates respectfully with colleagues to ensure effective service delivery consistent with the program mandate.
- Assists the Program Lead in creating a learning environment for students and volunteers.
- Attends monthly staff meetings set by the Program Lead.
- Responsible for distributing survey forms to families to collect material relevant for reporting or accreditation.
- Adheres to SCCSS policies and procedures and meets all legal contractual financial and compliance requirements.
- Assists with other duties as required to support the efficient operation of the organization
- Ensures a safe comfortable and welcoming environment for parents caregivers and children.
- Early Childhood Education or Family Resource Worker training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working with women both preandpostnatal.
- Knowledge of nutrition infant development breastfeeding and pregnancy issues.
- Emergency Child Care First Aid (including infant CPR) required
- Experience working in a program with a familycentered approach.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with participants in a nonjudgmental and empathetic manner.
- Group facilitation skills are an asset.
- Successful result and maintenance of Criminal Record check.
- A valid drivers license and reliable vehicle is required to attend programs across the Coast.
- Food Safe certification is an asset.
- Competitive and Transparent Compensation:We value fairness and clarity in our wages.
- Professional Development Support:Paid memberships for professional designations and plenty of opportunities for growth.
- Community Impact: Be part of meaningful work that makes a real difference.
- Team Connection: Participate in our annual OffSite Team Building Day with fun engaging activities that foster collaboration and connection.
How to Apply
Please provide your resume as part of your application for this role. Visit ourcareer pagefor more opportunities.
We are committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any part of the application process please contact
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
Employment Type
Part-Time
