Childminder/Housing Support Worker - Kindred Spirit

YWCA Prince Albert Inc.; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Paid sick time

Benefit packages - life insurance,健康?

5% matching pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

YWCA Prince Albert Inc. 1181 Branion Drive, Prince Albert, SK, is seeking a full-time childcare and housing support worker.

You will join a dedicated team to provide compassionate care and secure, supportive services to clients and families served by our Kindred Spirit program. The role requires an ECE background or equivalent, childcare experience, strong communication, and ability to work independently or with others.

Qualifications

• Completion of ECE Diploma or equivalent experience would be an asset.
• Experience in Childcare is required.
• Experience in human services, supported housing, or with persons with disabilities/addictions.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture.
• Must pass Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License - Those without a Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License need not apply.
• Possess reliable transportation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to provide childcare & housing support for clients in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and compassionate environment protecting the wellbeing of the children.
• Plan, provide, and take part in play-based activities that stimulate and support children's intellectual, physical, social, emotional, & language development.
• Listening to, encouraging, enabling, stimulating, and ensuring the safekeeping of children.
• Provision of refreshments, encouraging healthy eating, and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and outings to local points of interest.
• Communicate effectively with parents, other staff members, and management regarding the children in the care of the childminder.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Computer skills

Independent and team player

Time management

Reliable transportation

Driver's license (Class 5)

Education

ECE Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's License - Class 5 Saskatchewan

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly (32 Hours a week minimjum)

Location: 1181 Branion Drive, Prince Albert, SK

Reports to:Kindred Spirit Manager & Supervisor

Qualifications:

• Completion of ECE Diploma or equivalent experience would be an asset;
• Experience in Childcare is required;
• Experience in human services, supported housing, or with persons with disabilities/addictions;
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture;
• Must pass Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check;
• Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License - Those without a Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License need not apply;
• Posses reliable transportation;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Computer Skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
• Excellent time management skills;

Remuneration: $23.54 per hour

YWCA Additional Benefits:

• Paid vacation days;
• Paid sick time;
• Benefit packages - life insurance, health, dental, LTD (Employee pays portion);
• 5% matching pension plan;
• Professional development opportunities;

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team to provide childcare & housing support for clients in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner;
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and compassionate environment protecting the wellbeing of the children;
• Plan, provide, and take part in play-based activities that stimulate and support children's intellectual, physical, social, emotional, & language development;
• Listening to, encouraging, enabling, stimulating, and ensuring the safekeeping of children;
• Provision of refreshments, encouraging healthy eating, and promoting a healthy lifestyle;
• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and outings to local points of interest;
• Providing opportunities to express creativity through art, dramatic play, music, & physical activity;
• Communicate effectively with parents, other staff members, and management regarding the children in the care of the childminder;
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers

Duties:

• Debrief with staff, review communications board, emails, and log-books when coming on shift;
• Review on-call schedule;
• Maintain written and computerized records, and compile documentation of your childminding shift;
• Be available to respond to client needs and requests where reasonable in a friendly and courteous manner;
• Assist with building cleanliness, and cleaning up after each activity with the children/child;
• Ensure property security alarms and cameras are on and functional;
• Assist Program Staff when requested, to ensure the safety of staff and residents;
• Responsible for maintaining clear and concise logs of all unusual occurrences or suspicious activities;
• Be familiar with Kindred Spirit emergency procedures;
• Respond to accidents, emergencies, and critical incidents, and notify the appropriate authorities & individuals (on-call staff, Supervisor, Manager);
• Administer First Aid/CPR as required;
• Ensure Incident Reports are completed;
• Be available for community members for mentorship and consultations;
• Be available for community members for mentorship & consultations;
• Assist community members, guests, and employees during emergencies;
• Be aware of emergency procedures in the event of the need for building evacuation;
• Transport clients following established client transportation policies/protocols;
• Provide culturally sensitive outreach, individual case management, and other needed services to clients;
• Provide individually tailored services to each client, e.g., housing placement, independent living skills, appointment escorts, home visits, family counselling;
  
• Aid clients in their homes and the community to allow them to participate safely and as independently as possible with dignity and respect;
• Assist with building cleanliness & safety;
• Must work respectfully within a diverse environment and respect confidentiality;
• Hourly checks of client apartments and support the families; needs according to their individual case plans;
• Meal preparation as required;
• Participate in/plan evening social and cultural events with clients;
• Participate in training offered through the organization;
• Must follow emergency procedures, safety, and security policies at all times;
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times;
• Debrief with shift rotation;
• All other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by management;

Probation: All YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three-month probation period.