Part Time Overnight Child Care Worker

EGADZ; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre Inc. - EGADZ is hiring Part Time Overnight Child Care Workers for Sundays and Mondays. You’ll support the Baby Steps program, provide a safe environment, and assist mothers involved in custody plans with community partners.

Applicants should have ECE or related education, CPR/ASIST training, a valid driver’s license, and a current criminal records check, with strong communication and teamwork in EGADZ's mission.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education or related post-secondary education in human services.
• Hands-on experience with children and youth.
• Strong communication and written skills.
• CPR and ASIST training within six months.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record (Abstract within 3 months).
• Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Sector within 6 months.
• Knowledge of EGADZ mission and Indigenous cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, supportive environment through the Baby Steps Program.
• Support mothers in custody plans and coordinate with community partners.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with youth, staff and partnering agencies.
• Follow Youth Centered Continuum of Care principles in interactions with families.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Indigenous awareness

Education

Early Childhood Education or related field

CPR/ASIST training

Tools

Computers/Windows

Job description

The Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre Inc. - EGADZ requires Child Care Workers interested in Part Time Overnight shifts on Sundays and Mondays. Child Care Workers provide a safe supportive environment with the Baby Steps Program for the child, while also offering mothers support, structure, and guidance in their attempt to regain custody of their child(ren) in care. Baby Steps believes that the parent must be involved in case plans involving their children and their own personal needs to have long term success. Baby steps must follow the Youth Centered Continuum of Care when dealing with the parent as it involves; buy in, citizenship, and the need of government and non-government agencies to work together in a real partnership teaching various skills that provide concrete outcomes for mother and child.

Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Education or Post-Secondary education in the human services field, equivalent experience or a combination of both
• Require hands-on real-life experience with children and youth
• Demonstrate and practice a healthy lifestyle
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with youth, staff and partnering agencies
• Knowledge of other agencies and resources within our community
• Basic knowledge of nutrition values
• Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively in an oral and written form
• Working knowledge of computers/windows
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and issues
• A good understanding of EGADZ and our mission
• Training in CPR and ASIST (ASIST training within the first 6 months of employment)
• Must have a valid driver’s license that reflects a safe driving record - A Driver's Abstract is required (Within 3 Months).
• Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Sector (Within 6 Months)

Starting Wage $24.27 per hour

EGADZ appreciates everyone who does apply; however only those selected for an interview will be notified. Please no phone calls.