Perinatal Support Worker Assistant
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. March 5, 2025
Casual Position
Must be available Thursdays 8:30am – 3:30pm
Job Summary:
Perinatal Support Worker Assistant is responsible to support the delivery of quality programming of Better Beginnings and Young Parent Better Beginnings programs to ensure safe, non-judgmental, and nurturing environment for child and adult participants, 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 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Support and work alongside the Better Beginnings volunteers, including overseeing food preparation and childminding activities performed by Better Beginnings volunteers.
- 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.
- Address concerns from participants with the Perinatal Support Practitioner.
- Address incidents and emergencies as needed.
- Maintain statistics and records of service delivery.
- Complete all mandatory learning requirements.
- 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: March 13th at noon
Compensation