Company:
Port Alberni Friendship Center
Details:
Under the direction and supervision of the Family & Health Services and Executive Director, the Early Childhood Development Outreach Worker provides direct client service to assist urban Indigenous families in providing safe, nurturing environments for their children from pregnancy through the early years. The Outreach Workers provide support and information to families in their homes, in community or at the Friendship Center, building upon existing parenting skills, reducing isolation, encouraging and assisting families to build a community to support them.
Please note there is a short deadline (September 19). Ideally, the qualified applicant would start asap however; we are willing to delay the start date taking into consideration the individual may need to make moving and/or commuting arrangements.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and have a reliable vehicle that can be used for work.
• Must provide Criminal Record Check and Drivers Abstract upon selection,
• Must be available to travel and be flexible in hours,
Qualifications & Experience:
• This position requires sound judgment, strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while conveying information.
• Early Childhood Education certification and/or training, front line experience working with parents/caregivers, and knowledge of childhood development are preferred
• Previous experience with file and case load management, proficiency in the use of computers, particularly, Microsoft Word are an asset
• Ability to manage stressful client related situations as well as own personal work/life balance
• Excellent knowledge of community resources and childhood development.
• Ability to effectively interact with families building trust and rapport; effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and history is an asset
• The incumbent is supportive, seeks new concepts and makes suggestions for improvement, exhibits strong interpersonal skills, is able to display tact, respect and diplomacy and possesses strong time management skills
• Excellent case management skills, stress management and time management skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.