Early Childhood Assistant

Durham Community Health Centre•Oshawa, ON

3d•CA$29,410 - CA$31,311•Hybrid

About The Position

Working as a member of the Early Childhood Development team within the Health Promotion & Community Development Services (HPCDS) department, this role works as part of a self-directed team that promotes and assists in the development and implementation of health and wellness programs for Durham CHC clients, particularly within our Early Years Programs and Child-minding Services. Additionally, this role works in partnership with community organizations and services partners/providers, as well as community groups and individuals to achieve program deliverables. This role supports the Early Childhood Development Worker and will collaborate within an inter-professional team of health professionals across the community network that influences the health environment targeted to clients ages 0 – 6 years, as well as within the Agency’s team structure, in support of goals that align with and achieve delivery of these programs to the community.

Requirements

Completion of High School
Minimum 1 year experience working with young children.
Proven competencies in early childhood development program support, implementation and evaluation, in providing education and support to families and caregivers and in applying relevant legislation, policies, procedures and regulations to healthy child development programs and their settings.
Proven conflict resolution and negotiation skills with diverse stakeholders.
Reliable vehicle is required.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Must be able to follow direction and ensure follow-up with minimum supervision.
Must be well organized, with good planning skills and the ability to problem solve.
Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with external agencies and organizations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and safe guard client privacy.
Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficiency with computer skills and experience (MS Office 2007, database entry experience).
Demonstrated Minimum Attributes core to the Agency: Service oriented, Initiative, Results oriented, Flexible/Adaptable, Collaborative, Effective Communication Skills, Team Player, Ability to manage risk within one’s responsibility & accountability, Ability to take Accountability.
Conceptual thinker; Efficient, Alliance builder, Creative & Innovative Thinker, Analytical/Systematic, Empathic
Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position (DCHC will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

Responsibilities

Support the development, implementation and evaluation of programs (focus is on Early Years), services and community initiatives in response to community needs in order to achieve organizational objectives.
Support collaboration with other community agencies/individuals supporting child development in the Oshawa and Durham area.
Ensure all necessary paperwork (i.e. registration forms, permission forms, incident reports, attendance, feedback forms etc.); statistics, reports/evaluations, and other important information are communicated to manager.
Act as an advocate for clients by providing assistance/links to a variety of resource networks, services and programs in the community as a way of improving their overall health and well being.
Provide support to community events and group initiatives both internally and externally.
Collaborates with team members in establishing goals/objectives and their delivery.
Maintains a knowledge and information level conducive to competent functioning in areas of assignment. Methods may include personal study, attendance at conference/seminars or formal course work, etc.
Consults regularly with relevant community partners, colleagues and management as required within scope of duties.