Child Care Support Worker

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Position Purpose summary:

The role is focused on providing a wholesome safe and happy learning environment for all children through modelling the example of Jesus.

Responsible for organizing planning and implementing a program that is responsive to the spiritual social physical emotional educational and recreational needs of each child under the direction of the Supervisor. Ensure all activities are age appropriate and co-constructed in such a way as to provide an effective and safe learning and development experience for every child while intentionally reflecting the mission.

Accountabilities:

• Provides input in planning and assists with the implementation of appropriate age-based activities according to skill and learning levels that promote social interaction and personal development. Assists with teaching age-appropriate Bible Lessons to the children

• May assist in orientating new children and families; provides on-going feedback on childs development and behavior

• Ensures that all information about children family staff visitors and volunteers are strictly confidential; and that activity records and statistics are confidentially secured

• Assists with effective risk management; monitoring food safety medication storage/disbursement allergies facility cleanliness/maintenance; provides emergency first aid and completes reports and files incident reports as required

• The role is focused on providing a wholesome safe and happy learning environment for all children through modeling the example of Jesus

• Ensures that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example

• Works with the Supervisor to ensure that programs meet contractual legal and internal accreditation requirements; ensures full compliance with child protection legislation and intervene when necessary

• Works with Supervisor to plan programs and other administration duties as required

Child Development and Care:

• Support implementation and evaluation of the age-appropriate programs.

• Use a variety of observation and documentation techniques.

• Facilitate cognitive language social emotional creative and physical development of children and acceptance of diversity.

• Support the holistic development of all children.

• Build meaningful relationships with the children.

• Identify and expand upon learning opportunities (teachable moments).

• Identify and support childs individual learning and development.

• Meet health welfare and safety needs.

• Implement preventative health and safety measures.

• Provide first-aid and CPR. Protect children from physical and emotional harm.

• Implement emergency and evacuation plan.

• Identify and report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.

• Promote a healthy lifestyle and actively supervise children.

• Meet nutritional needs.

• Accommodate for special nutritional requirements. Model and teach proper table manners.

• Establish with colleagues an environment to foster positive behaviour in the program.

• Guide and observe children. Implement positive behaviour guidance.

• Facilitate appropriate language conflict resolution empathy problem-solving and coping skills.

• Use and promote active listening skills.

Equipment & Facilities:

• Develop and maintain a safe environment.

• Check for physical hazards.

• Maintain and implement safety standards and protocols.

• Use developmentally appropriate equipment.

• Maintain indoor and outdoor physical environment.

• Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of all areas used by children as per policy and guidelines.

• Family and Community Relations:

• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with families.

• Advocate for children and families.

• Provide an inclusive environment.

• Collaborate with parents to identify strengths needs and interests of the child.

• Record Keeping

• Attendance at parent meetings staff meetings and other job-related activities will be part and parcel of this job description and the agreed salary.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal: Staff members volunteers children in the program.

External: Parents and guardians of the kids agencies

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to: Child and Youth Coordinator

• Direct reports for this position: none

May show others how to perform certain procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The performance of the job requires frequently lifting/moving equipment and children room set-up moderate amount of teaching leading etc.

• Occasional computer work

• Possibility of intervening in physical confrontations

• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

• Verbal Abuse

• Tantrums

• Noise

• The incumbent may have little to no travel required.

• Must sign to acknowledge you have received read and understand the following if applicable for the province:

• Parent Handbook.

• Employee Handbook.

• Provincial Early Childhood Services Act and Regulations.

• Provincial Operator Manual for Full-time and Part-time Early Learning and Childcare Centres.

• The Child Victims of Abuse Protocols of the Province.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Armys health and safety policies and procedures.

Alternative combination of education and Experience may be considered.

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

• Completion of a formal post-secondary/college Diploma program of at least one full academic year in Early Childhood Education from a recognized institution or equivalent.

• Must maintain a current valid First Aid & C.P.R. Certificate.

• Must complete the mandatory provincial curriculum training and hold certification required by the province. (First Aid 20 hours responsible adult certificate)

• Criminal Record Check for vulnerable sector

• Food Safe

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• One year of related experience.

• Knowledge and experience in supervising and implementing programs and completing evaluations related to programming.

Skills and Capabilities (examples provided below):

• The Salvation Army Armatus abuse training must be completed immediately upon hiring.

• Demonstrates an active interest and attitude suitable for working with large groups of children.

• Must have a workable concept of childcare centres.

• Ability to put children at ease and create a warm and friendly environment in which a child can develop fully.

• Ability to communicate in kind peaceful manner.

• Ability to stay calm and patient.

• Ability to work with supervision.

• Ability to conduct self professionally and follow policies and procedures and use code of ethics to guide practice.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Maintain required professional certifications and/or registrations and keep up to date with legislative requirements.

• Maintain a work/life balance.

• Engage in on-going self-assessment.

• Maintain physical health and mental well-being.

• Participate in professional development.

• Advocate for the profession.

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.