Company:
Kwakiutl Band Council - Health
Details:
Job Title: Outreach Support Worker
Department: Kwakiutl Band Infant Development Program
Reports to: Carole Ford, Early Childhood Development Coordinator
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Employment Type: Term position October 2021 to March 2022
Hours per week: 20-30
Position Start Date: October 4, 2021
Details:
We are currently seeking an Outreach Support Worker for the Village of Tsakis on Northern Vancouver Island. The Outreach Support Worker will provide assistance to families with young children. Specifically, the OSW will work directly with families who need extra support in a variety of areas. This individual will assist children and families providing general support to the whole program to ensure effective inclusion.
Position Responsibilities:
- Work under the supervision of the Early Childhood Development Coordinator in the Kwakiutl Band Infant Development Program
- Establishes and maintains supportive, collaborative, relationships with families
- Physically and emotionally able to carry out the duties of the OSW
- Perform a variety of duties to assist families in the care of their children
- Understands and adheres to all childcare licensing regulations / legislation
- Strong interpersonal, written, oral, communication skills
- Builds and maintains positive / open communications with parents
- Collaborates with various community service providers and other stakeholders
- Initiates and completes projects on time in a self-directed fashion
- Other duties as assigned by the Early Childhood Development Coordinator or her designate
- Maintains strict confidentiality with a positive, professional, non-judgmental attitude
- Knowledge of Kwakiutl Band culture and traditional territory an asset.