Family Program Coordinator (Term, Full Time)

Westbank First Nation • Westbank, BC

49d • Onsite

About The Position

Westbank First Nation is seeking a Family Program Coordinator to join their team. This full-time, term position is responsible for coordinating programming for families with children under the age of six for daytime programs and up to age eleven for evening programs, in accordance with the principles of the Aboriginal Head Start On-Reserve program. The role is located within the traditional unceded territory of the syilx people and aims to promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being within the community.

Requirements

• Diploma in Indigenous studies/social services and/or; Certificate in ECE, ECD, Human Services or Equivalent
• Training in areas relating, but not be limited to: FASD, Disabilities, Ages and Stages, Growing Great Kids, Invest in Kids, Moe the Mouse, Granny and Grandpa, crafts, etc.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with Indigenous families, youth and/or children in a healing and wellness capacity
• Program facilitation experience required
• Curriculum development or theme development experience required
• Experience in liaison with outside agencies and services
• Criminal Record Check, with Vulnerable Sector Search, with results acceptable to WFN
• Valid First Aid
• Evidence of level of compliance with the BC provincial immunization and tuberculosis control program required by licensing.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable Drivers Abstract and reliable transportation
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and uses discretion on all matters relating to the affairs of the Westbank First Nation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a First Nation Community is considered an asset
• Speaker of the Syilx language, an asset

Responsibilities

• Conducts needs assessment with community families at least yearly to evaluate program and determine program direction.
• Organizes weekly evening and daytime parenting education and gatherings according the needs assessment results.
• Coordinates menu selection and meal preparation in collaboration with the Food & Services Coordinator.
• Provides curriculum-based programming under the direction of Early Years Manager.
• Incorporates the six components of a Head Start program into curriculum, in conjunction with the Family Language Program Coordinator.
• Communicates with families via newsletter, social media, phone and WFN website.
• Provides direction and support to Family Program Elder.
• Provides direction and supervision to child care workers as needed.
• Maintains sign-in registry and enters details in Health system.
• Prepares reports as directed.
• Creates posters, advertisement and other materials for the Early Years Programs.
• Attends regular staff in-service and development meetings as directed.
• Gathers and inputs statistic data into the Mustimuhw program; supports Early Years staff with the program.
• Provides outreach services to clients as required and assigned.
• Maintains a photo diary of all programs.
• Supports and participates in Community events i.e.: parent conference, children’s programs.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Westbank First Nation policies, standards, and procedures and as directed by the Early Years Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Municipal Pension Plan, a defined benefit pension plan with a 9.31% employer contribution following the eligibility period
• Comprehensive extended health and dental coverage
• Generous flexible time-off provisions
• Meaningful education and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree