Family Programs Facilitator

Whitehorse Chamber; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefit

Job summary

Whitehorse Chamber is seeking a Family Programs Facilitator to coordinate and deliver parenting programs for families with young children in the Yukon. You will help plan, organize, and run programs such as You and Your Baby and other family-friendly sessions, while building partnerships across the community.

This role requires coordinating community events, reporting on program outcomes, and collaborating with staff to support families.

Qualifications

• Education in the field of early childhood, family dynamics, and parenting.
• Previous work experience with families of young children in a coordinating capacity.
• Fluency in French and English is an asset.
• Completed training in parenting programs would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, organize and deliver parenting programs.
• Participate in professional development to become a facilitator.
• Represent the program at wellness fairs and community events.
• Complete reports about programs including end of group summaries; annual report; newsletter.
• Participate in staff meetings and other duties.

Skills

Group facilitation

Coordination

Self-motivation

Education

Education in early childhood / family dynamics / parenting

Job description

Do you have a passion for working with families of young children (0 to 6 years of age)?
Do you have experience coordinating services and programs?
Do you have group facilitation experience?
Are you self-motivated and want to join a small, but fun non-profit team?
Partners for Children is looking for a Family Programs Facilitator to join their team. Roles include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating, planning, organizing and delivering parenting programs including, but not limited to, You and Your Baby, Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program, Infant Massage, Handle with Care, and Parent-Child Mother Goose.
• Participating in professional development required to become a facilitator in the parenting programs listed above.
• If you have read the posting this far then you will know to include a one sentence description of why you live in/love the Yukon in your cover letter.
• Supporting activities in Partners for Children Family Place.
• Completing reports about programs including, but not limited to end of group summary reports, NHEHDY annual report, Partners for Children newsletter, etc.
• Representing the program at wellness fairs and other events in the community.
• Participating on committees in Yukon and nationally when related to completion of duties.
• Participating in meetings/check-ins with a NHEHDY Executive Director.
• Participating in staff meetings.
• Along with other staff cleaning Family Place and office space.
• Participating in other professional development opportunities related to the role when funding is available.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications: Education in the field of early childhood, family dynamics, and parenting. Previous work experience with families of young children in a coordinating capacity is also needed. If you have continued to read this far then you will know to state your favourite children’s song and children’s story in your cover letter. Fluency in French, as well as English, will be considered an asset. Completed training in any of the mentioned parenting programs would also be an asset.
Food Safe and a CPR First Aid course must be completed before beginning work. A vulnerable sector criminal record check will also be needed.
A class 5 Yukon Driver’s license and willingness to insure vehicle for work (any additional cost paid by employer).
Wage: $37.00 per hour + $3,000 health benefit
This is a .93 FTE (35 hours per week) permanent position starting immediately. This is an 10.5-month a year position. Part of June and all of July is time off without pay. No relocation funds available. This position does involve working Sundays.
Deadline to apply: Open until Filled