Early Years Services Group Facilitator

Position Title:Early Years Services Group Facilitator

Hours:Permanent part time 5 hours per week /Possibility of increased hours dependent on funding

Starting Date: ASAP

Rate of Pay: $24.56/hour per BCGEU Collective Agreement, Grid Level 9

Community Connections Society of Southeast BC is looking for a Group Facilitator for a parent drop-in programming in Kimberley, BC. This is an MCFD funded program.

Position Summary:

In collaboration with program partners the staff is responsible for planning and implementing programs and activities for parents and children at family group drop-in programs. Work with parents and children ranging from prenatal to six years of age in a non-judgemental and confidential manner. Teach, role model and support parents in gaining parenting and child development knowledge and skills. Work collaboratively with other staff and parents to maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. Update and enhance equipment and material to provide optimum experience for families.

· The successful candidate will:

· Promote the philosophy of family centered practice

• Work with other facilitators and parents to plan and implement activities for various parent & child group drop-in programs
• Work with other staff and parents to maintain a safe, respectful and inclusive environment.
• Incorporate cultural diversity into planning
• Develop and maintain relationships with partner agencies
• Maintain up to date information relating to participant services and share information appropriately with participants. Make referrals to other community agencies
• Facilitate parent to parent connection and support
• Model pro-social problem solving and age-appropriate guidance strategies
• Facilitate conflict resolution (parent-to-parent, parent-to-child, child-to-child, facilitator-parent etc.) that is non-judgmental and is focused on problem-solving
• Keep up-to-date records (attendance, registration information, etc.)
• Assist parents in completing “Ages and Stages Questionnaires” as required
• Teach, role model and support parents to gain parenting and child development knowledge and skills
• Performs related work as required

Qualifications:

• A Diploma or certificate in Early Childhood Education; Child, Youth and Family Studies; or Family Service Worker program related training is required. A suitable combination of education and related experience will be considered.
• Aware of social services and early childhood development programs in Cranbrook.

· Awareness of family issues and dynamics

• Highly skilled in facilitation, mobilizing, collaboration, and flexibility.
• Problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal and group facilitation skills.

· Skills and Abilities:

· Ability to work with families with children ranging from prenatal to

6 years of age in a non-judgmental and confidential manner

· Ability to deal effectively with socially and culturally marginalized groups

· Ability to work as a team member and alone

· Ability to work with individuals and/or groups

· Basic computer skills

· Physical abilities to carry out the duties of the position

· Effective verbal and written communication skills

· Additional Requirements:

· Successful criminal record screening

· Current Drivers Abstract

· Membership with BCGEU

· Food Safe, First Aid and CPR certifications an asset

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $24.56 per hour

Expected hours: 5 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-09-01