Parent Support Worker - Sucker River

Lac La Ronge Indian Band; La Ronge; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Health Services seeks a compassionate Parent Support Worker to assist the Maternal Child Health Program. The role focuses on in-home support for families with infants and young children, emphasizing culture, healthy teachings and linking to community resources.

The incumbent will work 7.5-hour shifts, collaborate with health care professionals, and deliver workshops and outreach activities while modeling positive parenting.

Qualifications

• In-home support using a strength-based model with families having children 0-6 years.
• Health promotion topics taught to individuals and groups.
• Assist Community Health Nurse to provide and deliver programs and services.
• Advocate, refer and liaise for families as needed.
• Collaborate with Health Care Professionals.
• Plan and deliver workshops and community education events.
• Develop awareness materials; administer nutrition coupon program.

Responsibilities

• In-home support to families with children 0-6 years, using a strength-based approach.
• Deliver health promotion topics to individuals and groups.
• Support the Community Health Nurse in programs and services.
• Advocate for families and refer to needed resources.
• Collaborate with health professionals across teams.
• Coordinate workshops and community education events.
• Create awareness materials and manage nutrition coupon program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Cree language (asset)

Education

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Grade 12

Growing Great Kids (GGK) training

First Aid & CPR certificate

Safe Food Handling certificate

Job description

(This is a re-advertisement; previous applicants need not apply)

We are looking for a compassionate, caring, patient person, with an upbeat attitude and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The Parent Support Worker will assist the Maternal Child Health Program by improving health outcomes for pregnant women and families with infants and young children, by focusing on culture, role-modeling and healthy teachings by linking community resources. This role requires workers to be organized, flexible and adaptable. If you feel like this would be a good fit for your personality and career ambition, we encourage you to apply!

About the facility: LLRIBHS promotes health in our communities for the wellbeing of all members. We provide accessible, high quality health services and programs. Together with others, we work to build capacity and educate as we address both acute needs and the determinants of health.

About the position: Working 7.5 - hour shifts (Overtime may be required). S/he will provide in-home support such as basic infant care, infant stimulation, fostering healthy child development, self-care and coping as a parent, offering hands-on approach to learning and supportive mentoring as a peer. Advocate, refer and act as a liaison for families. Work closely with Health Care Professionals and working with the Public Health Nursing & Health Team to provide and deliver programs and services.

Duties:

• In-home support, utilizing a strength-based model with families who have children between the ages of 0-6 years;
• Teach individuals and group about health promotion topics;
• Assist the Community Health Nurse to provide and deliver programs and services;
• Advocate, refer and act as a liaison for families;
• Work closely with other Health Care Professionals;
• planning and delivering workshops, community education events;
• Developing of appropriate awareness materials; administering the nutrition coupon program;

Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Education Certificate; Grade 12 (Combination of Education and experience may be considered);
• Growing Great Kids (GGK) Curriculum training is an asset or willing to obtain;
• Certified First Aide & CPR and Safe Food Handling Certificate required or willing to obtain;
• Personal experience as a parent or caregiver of infants &/or young children, is an asset;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Able to work independently, be self-directed and demonstrate organizational skills;
• The ability to speak/understand Cree a definite asset;
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License;
• Experience working with First Nations Communities an asset;