Healthy Families Program Support Worker
Healthy Families Program

Program Summary: Employees provide a continuum of services for women pre and post natal and for families with children from birth to 6 years of age. Services can include individual and group supports, with a focus on education, health, nutrition and relevant community supports.

Key duties and responsibilities:

  • Connect with families via text, phone, home visits and group interactions in order to build rapport, identify needs and goals, address barriers and provide support, guidance and problem-solving strategies.
  • Refer participants to relevant community services, and provide advocacy, when appropriate.
  • Provide education and health promotion to increase healthy outcomes in pregnancy.
  • Participate in on-going case management for client files: this includes updating client files, keeping Program manager updated and completing program paperwork and evaluations.
  • Assist Program Manager with coordination tasks as directed
  • Assist with varied day-to-day tasks of a busy Family Resource Program; including group support such as scheduling, providing transportation, organizing child minding, set- up/clean up; organizing special events; assisting with food distribution projects, documentation, and other duties as required 

Knowledge, skills and ability

  • Demonstrate an understanding of trauma-informed practice, potential client vulnerabilities and respect for peoples life experiences.
  • Knowledge of common issues related to the perinatal period
  • Knowledge of child development and parenting through the lens of attachment
  • Maintain and abide by standards of confidentiality, freedom of information and privacy protection.
  • Ability to be non-judgemental and approachable
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Strong professional and personal boundaries
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to adapt and be flexible
  • Able to work as part of a team, as well as independently

 

 

Qualifications and experience

  • Degree or completed diploma preferred ( A combination of education and experience may be considered)
  • Relevant experience in working with children and families
  • Experience with MS Office programs

 

Additional information: Hours of work are generally 9am-2pm Mon-Fri; Family friendly employer and work environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care

 

Apply to: Healthy Families Program Manager

                 michelle.g@cvfsa.org