Indigenous Early Childhood & Parent Support Worker

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory; Tipton; In loco; GBP 40.000 - 49.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory is seeking two qualified individuals for Early Childhood and Parent Support Services. The roles focus on advocacy, education and culturally safe, trauma-informed care for families with children aged 0-5.

The workers will report to their Supervisor, collaborate with First Nation staff and other services, and maintain proper records. Position is in-office at Wiikwemkoong with flexible hours and ongoing training.

Competenze

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, or related field.
• Experience with Indigenous families and communities.
• Knowledge of child development, child welfare systems, and trauma-informed care.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license, and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends as needed.

Mansioni

• Provide advocacy, education and support to parents and caregivers in infant and toddler care, including developmental milestones, nutrition and bonding.
• Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed and family-centered services to families with children aged 0-5 years who are at risk of or currently involved in child welfare.
• Work collaboratively with First Nation Representatives, First Nation Navigators, and child protection staff to develop and implement individualized wellness plans that promote the health, safety, and development of infants and toddlers.
• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly home visits to monitor and support implementation of wellness plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of interactions, case notes, wellness plans and progress reports.
• Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of all program documents and records are secured.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay informed of best practices, in child welfare and early childhood and intervention.
• Work with community-based services and services off the Territory when required and needed.

Conoscenze

Strong communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Formazione

Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory is seeking two qualified individuals for Early Childhood and Parent Support Services. The roles focus on advocacy, education and culturally safe, trauma-informed care for families with children aged 0-5.

The workers will report to their Supervisor, collaborate with First Nation staff and other services, and maintain proper records. Position is in-office at Wiikwemkoong with flexible hours and ongoing training.