Perinatal Support Worker Assistant – Casual
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
Please submit your cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
Chilliwack Community Services
45938 Wellington Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 2C7 Fax: 604.792.6575 Email: careers@comserv.bc.ca