Child Guidance/KCME Facilitator Assistant - Fredericton, Canada - Liberty Lane Inc.

Description

CHILD GUIDANCE/KCME FACILITATOR ASSISTANT
JOB DESCRIPTION

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

The Child Guidance/Kids' Club and Moms' Empowerment Facilitator Assistant requires a foundational knowledge base of the following:

• Family/Intimate Partner Violence and its impact on women and children.
• Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs), & Trauma and its impact on child development, behaviour, and functioning.
• Trauma-informed approaches to support parents and children.
• Facilitation and intervention skills with women and children (individual & group sessions).
• Programs that support emotional regulation, i.e. Zones of Regulation, social skills, healthy relationships , and resilience, etc. to promote a child's development.
• Conducting and support with implementation of evidence-based research.
• A broad range of leisure, education, and support services for children available in the community.
• Assist with training, retention, and coordination of volunteers.
• Experience working with children with a complex profile considered an asset.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Works closely with the Child Guidance Coordinator and other team members to provide parental assistance and meet parent needs.
• Plans, implements, and co-facilitates children and caregiver programming (individual and group setting).
• Plans, implements and is responsible for the daily management of regular children's programs, and activities on-site and in the community to increase mental health and well-being.
• Researches, develops, plans, and delivers structured trauma-informed activities to promote social skills, emotion regulation, resilience and general well-being.
• Provides positive interactions, supportive listening, relationship building and practical assistance with children and their parent.
• Provides childcare when the parent attends programming, has appointments, requires self-care or when Outreach has requested assistance.
• Develops a safe and supportive environment where children can learn and practice self-regulation skills, coping strategies, communication, problem-solving skills, self-esteem, and assertiveness, etc.
• Assists in the development of healthy relationships and boundaries.
• Ensures the safety and security of all children, residents, staff and volunteers at all times.
• Establishes playroom rules and routine and ensures they are followed and respected.
• Maintains a clean playroom and ensures proper care of the playroom and its equipment.
• Gathers information on external children's programs, activities, and camps to promote socialization in the community.
• Trains, manages, and schedules volunteers to assist with the provision of programs, activities and childcare.
• Monitor progress and ensure factual data tracking and progress.
• Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
• Adheres to all Liberty Lane policies and protocols.
• Participates in staff meetings and Professional Development Training as required.
• Other duties as required.

The Child Guidance/KCME Facilitator Assistant will be responsible to and report to the Child Guidance/Volunteer Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Post Secondary diploma/degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child and Youth Work, Child and Youth Care, or a degree/diploma in an unrelated discipline and two years' experience.

Experience

Two years' experience working with children in a Family Violence Intervention/prevention field, social service setting or in a related or relevant field.

OTHER

• Ability to work flexibly with some evening and possibly weekend work
• Exhibits professional, clear and effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Appropriate interpersonal skills to work with children and their parent
• Ability to set strong boundaries
• Acts as a role model for the children and parent
• Ability to respond to situations at a moment's notice
• Is empathetic in nature and strong foundational knowledge in trauma-informed, strength -based and mindfulness therapeutic approaches
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Good team player
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed
• Competent computer skills including research
• French or other second language as an asset
• Valid Driver's License an asset

Background checks required:

Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Background Check from Police.
Prior Contact Check from Social Development

This position is based on year-to-year funding.
Pay and benefits will be discussed at interview.

A cover letter is required along with a resume for applications to be considered.