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About the Role
The Parent Education and Support Worker promotes effective parenting and child development by providing support and education through evidence-based techniques and early child development strategies. This role involves providing information, referral, and facilitated access to community resources for isolated, high-need/high-risk parents of children from birth to six years, including prenatal women, in various languages.
Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach activities to reach vulnerable families and liaise with other agencies.
- Provide home visits in accordance with program protocols.
- Collaborate with public health nurses for Healthy Babies Healthy Children referrals.
- Establish relationships with families to identify needs and goals.
- Implement strategies for early identification of children’s special needs.
- Conduct educational activities to promote child development and well-being.
- Model appropriate parenting skills.
- Provide information on parenting, child development, and child guidance through home visits and group sessions.
- Promote social support and the development of parent networks.
- Link and accompany parents and children to community programs and services.
- Communicate respectfully and responsively with families, parents, caregivers, and children.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community services and resources.
- Mentor or supervise students and volunteers.
- Perform other delegated or assigned tasks.
Requirements
- Early Childhood Education, Social Service Work, or Psychology degree/diploma; or relevant equivalent experience.
- Member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators or Social Work (if applicable).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
- Ability to communicate in additional languages is an asset.
- Experience parenting.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of families living under stress.
- Knowledge of child development and parenting skills and issues.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of community resources.
- Experience designing and facilitating workshops and group training sessions for adults.
- Excellent interpersonal and listening skills.
- Computer literacy required, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, and email.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective work partnerships with diverse individuals.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work all shifts: day, evening, and weekend hours as required.
- Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification.
- Acceptable Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.
Skills
- English communication
- Spanish communication
- Additional language communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Listening skills
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Internet proficiency
- Email proficiency
- Teamwork
- Independent work
- Time management
- Prioritization
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Relevant equivalent experience
Education Level
- Early Childhood Education degree/diploma
- Social Service Work degree/diploma
- Psychology degree/diploma
Salary/Compensations
- $28.41/hour - $51,705 per annum
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits Package (health & dental)
- Paid time off entitlements (starting at 20 vacation days & 3 float days)
About the Company
- Helping kids, families and communities thrive since 1932.
- Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion.
- Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.
- Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.
Equal Opportunity
- Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion.
- We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group.
- Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.
- Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.