Child and Family Resource Worker (Contract) (Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin)

Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin (CFSPD) is a dynamic growing family service agencyserving all areas of Peel and Dufferin. CFSPD is committed to providing a positive workenvironment for its employees and excellent services to its clients.

CFSPD is the lead agency to the Safe Centre of Peel - a partnership of 24 social service Safe Centre of Peel provides co-located integrated and coordinated services which addressesthe needs of individuals experiencing Intimate Partner.

Are you looking to join a fun and dynamic team hoping to make a difference in the community Wewant to hear from you!

Why work with us

At CFSPD we believe in the value of community compassion and integrity. Join our dedicated teamand contribute to meaningful initiatives that support families and individuals in need.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package (pension plan extended health dental insurance benefits) professional development opportunities and generous leave provisions. Our organization also provides work life balance and free parking!

Position Summary

CFSPD is currently seeking a Child and Family Resource Worker who will provide a safe caring andchild-friendly environment to children while their caregivers are accessing services at the SafeCentre of Peel.

The Child and Family Resource Worker reports to the Program Manager. This position will be basedin Mississauga Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate child-focused developmentally appropriate activities for children of all ages.
• Attend to and support childrens emotional development educational needs developmental capacity and behavioural challenges through play-based activities and tools
• Support parents of children who access service by assessing their child-related needs andconnecting them to supports resources donations and information
• Provide connections and referrals to internal and external programs that support childrensdevelopment and parenting capacity.
• Collaborate with The Safe Centre of Peel and CFSPD partner agencies to ensure coherent service delivery for families needing childminding and child-related resources
• Ensure appropriate documentation and statistics are completed properly stored and communicated.
• Maintain safe sanitary and inclusive childminding spaces.
• Ensure all childminding furniture and equipment is maintained in good working order and meets safety requirements.
• Ensure all childminding toys are cleaned and disinfected regularly
• Support child minding volunteers and students when they are assisting at the agency.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies for the childminding space.
• Distribute transportation funds food vouchers and donations to clients as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certificate preferred.
• Strong communication skills ability to deal tactfully with children families partners andvisitors.
• Knowledge of gender-based violence its effects on children child and youth victim/witnessissues and comfort working with this population.
• Flexible creative organized and motivated; able to take initiative and be a team player.
• First Aid and CPR-C certification.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and MS Outlook.
• Commitment to pro-feminist anti-oppressive service approach.
• Second language is an asset.
• Enthusiastic warm and friendly personality with a demonstrated client-service orientation.
• Independent and self-directed with the capability to operate with minimal direct

Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversityand are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin. We will onlycontact those selected for consideration.

Required Experience:

Junior IC