Job Description

1-1 Support: Childcare Worker, In Home Support Program As the 1-1 Support Childcare Worker your role is to provide direct support to the child or youth. This would be achieved by being able to create a consistent, dependable, and steady relationship with the child or youth. With being able to communicate clearly and consistently with the Program Coordinator. We require someone with experience dealing with high need behaviours and a Male support preferred. Responsibilities

• 1-1 support towards the child or youth
• Promote the child or youth through role modeling and guidance to respect themselves and others
• Organize and participate in recreational activities including outside play or structured developmental activities in the community
• Involve the child or youth on deciding how to spend time together
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with the community service providers working with the child or youth
• Support the emotional and social development of children and youth
• Identify any signs of a child\xe2\x80\x99s emotional or developmental challenges and discuss with the SFFA Program Coordinator

Job Type: Weekend Part time/ Casual Saturday & Sunday Hours of Work: 8hours per week Education

• Minimum High School Diploma; Post Secondary education in early childhood education is considered an asset

Experience

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 1 years of relevant childcare experience in addition to education
• Criminal Record Check inclusive of Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License with reliable transportation
• Provide Driver\'s Abstract
• Provide Driver\'s Insurance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective organizational skills including time management, the ability to think clearly and logically, to problem solve effectively, and the ability to function with minimal supervision
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism regarding demeanor, dress, language, communication, and boundaries
• Have a high level of interpersonal and communication skills for team collaboration
• Effective, respectful, and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with and ability to remain calm during high stress situations

\xe2\x80\xa2 Impeccable working relationships and knowledge of partnering agencies \xe2\x80\xa2 Ensuring personal self-care routines relating to mental, emotional, and physical health