Perinatal Support Worker Assistant (casual), Chilliwack Community Services (closes noon March 13, 2025)

Must be available Thursdays 8:30am – 3:30pm

Job Summary:

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 position may require lifting up to 30lbs.
• 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. 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.
5. Address concerns from participants with the Perinatal Support Practitioner.
6. Address incidents and emergencies as needed.
7. Maintain statistics and records of service delivery.
8. Complete all mandatory learning requirements.
9. Performs other relevant duties as may be required.

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