Job Description

Jessie's - The June Callwood Centre for Young Women is a multi-service resource centre for pregnant young women, young parents and their children. Jessie's work includes a broad spectrum of services addressing issues related to the social determinants of health. Jessie's operates from a feminist perspective and is a pro-choice organization that supports a woman's right to make choices about her sexual health and pregnancy options.

We strive to demonstrate our commitment to feminism, anti-discrimination and positive social change in every aspect of our structure and functioning. Jessie's staff and participants (clients) come from diverse cultures and sexual orientations. Having a rich history in working with diverse populations is fundamental to this role.

Education:

E.C.A. or equivalent E.C.E. Diploma an asset First aid and CPR Certification

Experience:

Applicants must have experience in group care of infants and toddlers. Experience program planning for infants and toddlers Implementation of activities for infants and toddlers Experience working with young parents and/or drop-in programs is an asset The ability to speak a second language is an asset

Responsibilities

Provide all programming with an individualized approach according to the needs of the participants Plan, implement and assess developmentally appropriate activities for children ages newborn to 6 years, utilizing the Centre's drop in model Ensure guidance of a strengths-based approach to parenting and child development Ensure an environment that is healthy and safe Ensure positive communication with parents Support volunteers and placement students

Physical Demands:

Multiple demands and constant interruption in tasks Lifting, carrying and holding children up to 35lbs. while standing and seated Sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time Kneeling and squatting on the floor during play and supervision of children Outdoor supervision of children and parent activities Exposure to cleaning products Exposure to bacterial and viral infections Exposure to noise

Service Delivery Tasks:

Provide a safe, secure and predictable environment to parents, children and prenatal women that actively promote diversity and acceptance Plan and Provide a balance of age appropriate activities, Including indoor/outdoor, quiet/active and individual/group which supports children's emotional, social, physical and cognitive growth Use a variety of instructional techniques including modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating and reinforcing Provide opportunities for child directed play experiences Obtain all information required from parents upon arrival and review all recorded information with the parent upon pickup; utilizing the documentation provided Adhere to the mother's expectations on all aspects of childcare; food, sleep patterns, comfort, activities Provide parents with updates on their child's activities, progress and development while in the Parent Child Centre Recognize and promote the strength of all parent and child relationships within the Centre Provide positive guidelines utilizing language, reinforcement and redirecting Support parent(s) and child(ren) through the process of separation. Provide effective parenting strategies as well as access to supports to promote resilience and positive parent-child dyad and family relationships. Adhere to the Parent Child Centre guidelines and philosophy Oversee the Parent Child Centre at all times Participate in, as necessary in case coordination meetings, and work as a team with the Counsellor/Case worker(s), Health Promotion Specialist, Housing Access Worker, Parenting Support Worker, and Infant-Child Worker(s). When applicable, consult with Child Welfare Agencies and other support workers.
Jessie's Centre is committed to the principles of employment equity. We strongly encourage applications from women of diverse ethnic, cultural, and other equity seeking groups including Black and Indigenous women, women with 'dis'abilities, and the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Assets

Fluency in another language,

as we service some participants who do not speak English as a first language

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Please note:

A Vulnerable Sector Screening - Police Reference Check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.00-$31.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care
Application question(s):

Do you have experience in planning and implementing activities for infants and toddlers in a group care setting? If yes, please provide specific examples.
Work Location: In person