Join Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre and be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving lives, while making a tangible impact on your community. The WOCRC values the diversity of its employees and the knowledge, skills and contributions that each brings to the organization. Our work is meaningful, fulfilling, and can be demanding, so we are committed to offering our staff compensation that is fair and competitive for our industry along with a comprehensive suite of benefits to support staff health, wellness, and financial security. Subject to status of position, we offer, generous paid time off policies, including 4-weeks annual vacation, 3-weeks annual sick leave, salary top-up plans, a superb Employee Assistance Program, Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a world-class Pension Plan (HOOPP), discounted gym memberships and a flexible, supportive work environment, we believe in providing what staff need to thrive, grow, and feel connected and included in our mission. Full-time Family Resource Worker Contract Tuesday - Saturday Title: Family Resource Worker Reports to: Team Manager EarlyON CFC Program or Department: EarlyON Child and Family Centre Pay Grade: Program Worker Band 2 Contract Term: Until March 31, 2027 POSITION DURATION AND HOURS: Tuesday-Saturdays: POSITION SUMMARY: The Family Resource Worker coordinates and delivers programs and services that support the needs of parents / care providers and children birth to 6 years in the communities of Kanata, West Carleton and Stittsville, within the scope of practice as mandated by the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE). The position supports the Centre-wide and strategic level health promotion and community development activities, including community assessments and program evaluation activities, within the scope of practice as mandated by the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE). Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre operates under the following guiding beliefs: Empowerment Equity Partnership Innovation PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Job Specific Responsibilities: 1. Program Development and Delivery Develop playgroups and activities for children Promoting child development and encouraging parent/ care provider-child interaction; Using the recreational resources available in the community; Managing and coordinating the planning of the playgroups and activities; Using modeling for the parent/ care provider in the relation with the child; Ensuring the parent/care provider understands the reason and the impact of the activities; Presenting activities in a dynamic and stimulating fashion for the child, in collaboration with the parent/care provider; Ensuring integration and adaptation of children and parent/care providers. Assist parent/care providers to increase their awareness of child development Providing information and referral to parent/care providers; Providing education services for parent/care providers through workshops and other training opportunities; Supporting parent/care providers in identifying their needs; Assisting parent/care providers to identify their strengths and limitations to help improve their child''s and their own quality of life; Linking and referring care providers to other programs offered by the CRC and other community organizations. Coordinating and delivering early learning programs and services throughout our communities, including rural, in local schools and in the EYC; Planning programs that will sstimulate interest and curiosity through collaboration with parent/care providers, placement students and volunteers; Providing support and training to volunteers as required; Creating a sense of program ownership and engagement with parent/care providers as well as with partnering organizations Developing, coordinating and delivering programs and services that are aligned with community needs, trends and gaps based on client feedback and data such as EDI and Census data as well as in consultation with partnering organizations; Performing program evaluation in collaboration with participants, volunteers and partners; Maintaining and developing professional competence and quality assurance through appropriate continuing education methods; to support both family resource worker and community development role and responsibilities; Reporting data using the CRC data base (CIMS) to support funder reporting requirements; Providing information for the web-site; Outreach, Connecting and Participating in the Community Serve as ambassador to ensure that services are accessible, and the general public is informed regarding EYC services Promoting participation of parent/care providers, and the community, in activities designated to educate and/or advocate for healthy child development; Work in collaboration with the Communications department to develop promotional and marketing strategies to increase awareness of our programs and services Participating in community groups regarding issues and services relevant to the 0 6 population; Contributing to the creation and distribution of materials and resources related to the activities of the EYC; Establishing and maintaining links with community groups and agencies to facilitate a positive working relationship. Training, facilitation and event planning Providing training to community groups and/or participating in community events to promote programs and services; Preparing and presenting awareness training and care provider focused information sessions in partnership with other services; Keeping up-to-date with the Continuous Professional Learning Program of the CECE. Other All WOCRC employees have some fundamental responsibilities that go beyond the confines of their occupations. These include: Ensuring that the commitment to diversity is understood and respected. This includes diversity of culture, language, faith expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic resources and degrees of physical (dis)ability; Working in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the determinants of health Maintaining up-to-date professional skills and knowledge through formal and informal training; Acting as an ''ambassador'' for WOCRC within and outside the Centre by creating an awareness of WOCRC programs and promoting services offered; Compliance with all mandated legal/regulatory requirements related to working at WOCRC (Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety, standards of professional conduct in general and of the CECE); Maintaining awareness of and compliance with WOCRC policies and procedures; Maintaining awareness of and compliance with funder requirements, policies, procedures and regulations; Working in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk in keeping with Privacy and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures. Supporting the Centre''s student and volunteer placement programs. Working during both regular and extended hours of operation in locations identified by the Centre. Perform other related duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Post-secondary diploma in early childhood education with current registration in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE). Two years'' experience in an early learning environment, working with children, parents and care providers. Experience working in partnership with other early years providers in a service integration framework. Knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act Knowledge of Ontario Early years Framework Knowledge of Early training for Every Child today (ELECT) Knowledge of ''How does Learning Happen'' Pedagogy First Aid and CPR training Experience with and sensitivity to minority groups, people of different age and income groups and an awareness of the issues that affect rural populations Competencies: Demonstrated ability to work independently in remote locations Demonstrated autonomy and initiative Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary team environment Demonstrated ability to work within an Equity inclusion framework . Language: Ability to communicate fluently in English, spoken and written. Ability to communicate fluently in French, spoken and written an asset. Other languages reflective of the community we serve an asset. Computer Competencies: Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products Familiarity with Data Management Systems Other: Valid driver''s license and access to a vehicle required, including $2 million in liability insurance Requirement to work flexible hours (daytime, evenings, and weekends) WOCRC has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best accommodate you. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business and job requirements. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment based on individual qualifications, without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status (including single status), gender identity, gender expression, record of offences (in employment only), sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in Ontario.
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Family Resource Worker