Family Resource Worker

Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Family Resource Worker, responsible for delivering engaging programming at the EarlyON Child and Family Centre. You will coordinate activities that support child development, facilitate group interactions, and provide educational support to parents. This full-time role requires a diploma in Early Childhood Education and experience working directly with children and families.

Benefits

Generous paid time off policies

Health, Dental and Disability Insurance

Flexible, supportive work environment

Discounted gym memberships

World-class Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years direct work experience in an early learning environment.
• Experience working in partnership with early years providers.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate EarlyON Child and Family Centre parent-child drop-in programming.
• Deliver early learning activities and provide parent education.
• Serve the needs of diverse communities through outreach.

Skills

Group facilitation

Conflict resolution

Community engagement

Education

Early Childhood Education diploma

Job description

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Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre provided pay range

This range is provided by Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$49,313.00 / yr - CA$55,535.00 / yr

INTERNAL POSTING

FAMILY RESOURCE WORKER – EARLYON CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE

Full Time Indeterminate 35 hours per week– Tuesday to Saturday

SCOPE OF POSITION The Family Resource Worker is responsible for coordinating and delivering EarlyON Child and Family Centre parent-child drop-in programming, including : early learning activities, information and referral and parent education with respect to child development and parenting. Drop-ins are delivered at our main site in Kanata as well as in our outreach locations.

Education / Experience

• Early Childhood Education diploma with registration at the College of Early Childhood Educators;
• Minimum of 2 years direct work experience in an early learning environment, working with children 0-6, parents and care providers;
• Experience working in partnership with other early years providers in a service integration model / framework;
• Knowledge of early years development and family resource programs;
• Demonstrated group facilitation skills;
• Proven conflict resolution skills;
• Experience working with volunteers;
• Proven ability to work independently, and within a team approach;
• Demonstrated ability to identify and serve the needs of diverse communities;
• Drivers’ license and $2 million in liability insurance is required

Language

• Ability to communicate fluently in English,
• Ability to communicate in French is an asset;
• Additional language abilities an asset.
• 49,313-$55,535

Other : Requirement to work a non-standard schedule including evening and weekend shifts

The WOCRC values the diversity of its employees and the knowledge, skills and contributions that each brings to the organization. Our work is meaningful, fulfilling, and can be demanding, so we are committed to offering our staff compensation that is fair and competitive for our industry along with a comprehensive suite of benefits to support staff health, wellness, and financial security. Subject to status of position, we offer, generous paid time off policies, including 4-weeks annual vacation, 3-weeks annual sick leave, salary top-up plans, a superb Employee Assistance Program, Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a world-class Pension Plan (HOOPP), discounted gym memberships and a flexible, supportive work environment, we believe in providing what staff need to thrive, grow, and feel connected and included in our mission.

This is a unionized position. Terms and conditions of employment, including compensation and benefits, are governed by CUPE Local 5530's Collective Agreement.

WOCRC has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best accommodate you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business and job requirements. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment based on individual qualifications, without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status (including single status), gender identity, gender expression, record of offences (in employment only), sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in Ontario.

Seniority level

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