Aboriginal Headstart Outreach Worker
About The Position
The Aboriginal Headstart Outreach Worker ensures the Aboriginal Headstart Outreach program provides a nurturing, culturally sensitive, educational outreach program for young children and families. This role involves collaborating with First Nations, governments, and community partners to improve program and service coordination and access. The worker will educate and raise awareness of First Nations maternal, family, and child health priorities, programs, and partnerships through a continuum of care model that includes prevention, intervention, and support. Additionally, the role includes developing and delivering age-appropriate children's activities designed to meet their spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs, empowering them to develop a sense of self and a connection with Indigenous communities.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a field related to early childhood development.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Early Childhood Education certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with First Nations, governments, and community partners in the region to improve the coordination of and access to programs and services.
- Educate and create awareness of First Nations maternal, family and child health priorities, programs and partnerships through a continuum of care model that includes prevention (awareness and education), intervention (assessment, referrals and counselling) and support.
- Develop and deliver age appropriate children’s activities designed to meet the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs of the child that empowers them to develop a sense of self and a connection with the Indigenous communities.
Benefits
- Generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance
- Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period)
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Meaningful educational and professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
