Support Worker - Aboriginal Supported Child Development

Prince George Native Friendship Center; Prince George; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, RRSP Plan, dental and 
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Vacation and sick pay 8%

Job summary

The Prince George Native Friendship Centre in Prince George, BC is seeking a full-time Support Worker for the Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program (ASCD). You will provide physical, emotional, intellectual and social support to children and families on caseload and work with a team to implement inclusion plans.

The role requires ECEC certification, experience with young children, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education or Related Certification.
• Experience working with Young Children.
• A valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical, emotional, intellectual and social support for children and families on caseload.
• Work as a team member to implement child specific strategies, activities & plans for inclusion.
• Assist in the development of Individual Child Support Plans for children on caseload.
• Support children with extra support needs to fully participate in a childcare setting.
• Provide support to families to promote well-being and development.

Skills

Experience with Young Children

Driver's license

Education

Early Childhood Education or Related Certification

Job description

The Prince George Native Friendship Centre (PGNFC) delivers programs and services through a lens of reconciliation, as we have been doing since the inception of the PGNFC for the past 50+ years. A key component of this journey is ensuring the voices of each person is heard and included in our trauma informed and culturally dynamic approach; this perspective is critical to reconciliation. We respect and honour people's stories as they share their experiences, perspectives, and beliefs in the direction we are taking as an organization; we view this as a strengths-based process, where we build upon the multitude and diversity of existing strengths.

Prince George Native Friendship Centre

\"We are a dynamic and compassionate team facilitating individual, family, and community growth, well-being and mutual understanding through the \"power of friendship\".

Come join our team as a:

Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program (ASCD)

• Closing Date: 26 Apr 2016

Support Worker (Full time)

Make a positive difference to the children & families

Join a professional, supportive and compassionate team

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Provide physical, emotional, intellectual and social support for children and families on caseload.
• Provide physical, emotional, intellectual and social support for children and families on caseload.
• Support children with extra support needs to fully participate in a childcare setting.
• Work as a team member to implement child specific strategies, activities & plans for inclusion.
• Assist in the development of Individual Child Support Plans for children on caseload.

In order to qualify, you must have the following:

• Early Childhood Education or Related Certification.
• Experience working with Young Children.
• A valid driver's license.

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication, the Prince George Native Friendship Centre offers a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications as well as a great benefit package, which includes:

• Full medical, RRSP Plan, dental and vision benefits (premium shared 50/50 with employer)
• Vacation and sick pay paid at 8% and wage beginning at $24/hr. - $26/hr.

Preference will be given to applicants of Canadian Indigenous ancestry. We encourage all candidates to self-identify. Our process is protected by the BC Human Rights Tribunal under Non-Profit Exemption.

Prince George Native Friendship Center

Prince George, BC