Early Childhood Outreach Worker Children & Family Services

Posting #:4061 Posting Date: 04/23/2025Posting Closing:until filled

Have you heard of us?

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford.

We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.

All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team, you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity, respect, and inclusion for all.

Are you the one were looking for?

We are seeking adynamic, highly motivated Early Childhood Outreach Worker who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness, and empowerment to our clients, families, and each other.

The Early Childhood Outreach Workerwill be responsible for working with the EarlyON Child and Family Centres Supervisor to support and facilitate the involvement of families in EarlyON Child and Family Centres.

This position is a non-unionized, full-time, temporary position. The contract is from June 23, 2025, to August 15, 2025, subject to funding approval. The rate of pay is $17.20 per hour. This position is 35 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Liaise with staff in the Newcomer Services program.
2. Support and facilitate the children and families participation/attendance in the Early Years services available in the Hamilton-Centre riding.
3. Bring child-appropriate materials and activities to current locations where multiple newly arrived families reside and facilitate children and family services at these locations.
4. Provide community outreach, interacting with parents and children in community settings to encourage their participation in Wesleys EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
5. Build positive relationships with children, parents, and service providers.

What you will bring:

1. Postsecondary student in Early Childhood Education.
2. Applicant must be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
3. Applicant must have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year.
4. Experience working with children and parents.
5. Strong team experience and organizational and problem-solving skills.
6. Experience and sensitivity working with all families, including those culturally diverse, LGBTQ, young parents, etc.
7. Experience and sensitivity in working with a multi-cultural community.
8. Good communication skills.
9. Must be willing to work flexible hours.
10. First aid/CPR training.

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers

• A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
• A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
• Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program Available Immediately
• Employee Discounts

Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:

1. Click on this link:https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/
2. From there, you can access all of Wesleys job postings

Wesley is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website atwww.wesley.ca.