Family Resource Worker - Kenora, Canada - FIREFLY

FIREFLY

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Kenora, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

FIREFLY is seeking a full-time Family Resource Worker at our Kenora EarlyON Child and Family Centre.

Reporting to the Manager of Early Years, the Family Resource Worker provides resources, mentoring, and support services to children and their families/caregivers with an emphasis on child development and parenting issues related to children 0-6 years of age.

Weekend work is required. Infrequent evening work and travel may be required.

Key Job Functions:

Maintain a clean and safe environment on a daytoday basis.
Provide programming functions including fostering a supportive atmosphere for families to address parenting issues, child development stages, and other areas of concern.
Provide early learning and literacy opportunities as well as ensuring the programming meets the objectives and requirements of the EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
Together with the Coordinator, assess the needs of the community and plan, prepare, and conduct appropriate information and/or training programs to fulfill those needs.

Qualifications:

Early Childhood Education diploma or equivalent education.
Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
Knowledge of child and family development.
Experience working with children and families from diverse cultures.
Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for work use as required.
Understanding of the Anishinaabe culture, First Nation communities and language is a definite asset.
Fluency in French would be an asset.
Current clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector screen is required.

FIREFLY offers a comprehensive benefits package including: membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), starting vacation entitlement of 4 weeks per year, additionally, FIREFLY pays a portion of the premiums for health, dental, vision, life insurance and critical illness benefits, equivalent to the full time equivalent hours worked.

Placement on the wage scale is dependent on education and experience.