Job Description

Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre offers holistic programs based on cultural and traditional values. Building Better Babies (BBB - prenatal to six months) and Creating Healthy Families (CHF - birth to six years) are two separate parenting programs with mandates that support families in their personal wellness; strengthening parenting skills; understanding of infant/child development; healthy nutrition; safety as well as connection to culture and community.

Function:

The BBB and CHF Support Worker will work in the standards, philosophy and mission statement of the Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre while under the supervision of BBB/CHF Coordinator and Management Team. The BBB and CHF Support Worker will be responsible for co-facilitating drop-in parenting groups and providing outreach support with parents.

Responsibilities:

Assists with BBB and CHF drop-in groups including brainstorming topics and activities; setting up; providing participant transportation; engaging with families; and, cleaning up Coordinate individualized outreach support services to connect parents with personal wellness activities, culture, food security, community programs and attend pre/postnatal medical appointments Support parents with their healthy pregnancy goals, preparing for baby's arrival, postnatal wellness, infant care and life skills during groups, in their homes and in the community Work with parents living in recovery, with addiction, mental health, homelessness or poverty in a supportive, respectful and non-judgmental manner Provide support at meetings and appointments with social workers if requested by parents Problem solving, identifying parents' needs, case management and referrals to programs Regularly maintain points of service, client files and case notes in professional manner Participate in on-going professional development with relevance to their job description and personal professional interests to meet the on-going needs of participants.

Education and Experience:

Para-professional training in pre/postnatal care, early childhood care, social services, counselling, or First Nations Studies as well as life experiences. Candidates should have a healthy lifestyle.

Job Requirements:

Criminal Record Check Class 5 Drivers' License Emergency First Aid
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: In person