Casual Position Shifts are Thursdays from 7:30am – 3:00pm Must be available between May 1 - August 31, 2024 Job Summary:

The Perinatal Support Worker Assistant is responsible to support the delivery of quality programming of the Better Beginnings and Young Parent Better Beginnings programs to ensure a safe, non-judgmental, and nurturing environment for child and adult participants, which is supportive of a healthy pregnancy, optimal early child and family development.

Qualifications: Education, Training and Experience:

• Completion of Secondary school, plus post-secondary education in a related Human/Social Service field.
• Minimum one (1) year experience delivering quality programming for vulnerable families.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance.
• This may include lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Knowledge of health issues regarding pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, early childhood development, parenting, counseling, and substance addictions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with vulnerable families, community service providers, and group facilitation.
• Training and/or experience in administration of social programming, including statistical and evaluation tools.
• Experience with MS Excel is an asset.
• Or an equivalent combination of Education, Training, and Experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Support the Perinatal Support Practitioner deliver a pre- and post-natal education and nutrition program, distribute vitamins and food vouchers, facilitating the program when necessary.
2. Develop relationships with parents and provide support to parents to have a healthy pregnancy, birth first 6-months of baby's life, ensuring the program environment is safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming. Focus on breastfeeding support, attachment parenting and current health research.
3. Support and work alongside the Better Beginnings volunteers, including overseeing food preparation and childminding activities performed by Better Beginnings volunteers.
4. Purchasing weekly groceries for meals provided at the program.
5. Liaison as directed by the Perinatal Support Practitioner with community service providers/agencies that offer services to support pregnant mothers, families raising young children, and parenting supports to facilitate a continuum of support.
6. Address concerns from participants with the Perinatal Support Practitioner.
7. Address incidents and emergencies as needed.
8. Maintain statistics and records of service delivery.
9. Complete all mandatory learning requirements.
10. Performs other relevant duties as may be required.

General:

· Grid 8 Activity Worker – $24.97 plus 10.6% in lieu of benefits

· This position requires BCGEU membership.

· This position is open to all persons.

· This position requires successful completion a criminal record check.

· This position will report to the Early Years Coordinator.

NO phone calls please. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: April 24, 2024 at 12:00 PM

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