Parent Support Worker - Sucker River

Lac La Ronge Indian Band; Sucker River; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lac La Ronge Indian Band is seeking a compassionate Parent Support Worker to help improve health outcomes for pregnant women and families with infants and young children. The role focuses on culture, role-modeling and healthy teachings by linking community resources; it requires strong organization and flexibility.

The worker will provide in-home support, advocate for families, and collaborate with health care professionals to deliver programs and services in the community.

Qualifications

• ECE certificate or combination of education and experience.
• GGK curriculum training is an asset or willingness to obtain.
• Certified First Aid & CPR and Safe Food Handling required or willing to obtain.
• Personal experience as a parent or caregiver of infants/young children is an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Experience working with First Nations Communities an asset.

Responsibilities

• In-home support for families with children aged 0–6 using a strength-based approach.
• Teach health promotion topics to individuals and groups.
• Assist the Community Health Nurse to deliver programs and services.
• Advocate, refer and liaise for families.
• Collaborate with health care professionals and plan workshops.
• Develop awareness materials and administer the nutrition coupon program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Cree language ability

Education

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Grade 12

GGK Curriculum training

First Aid & CPR certification

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Tools

Driver's license

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.

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;