13550-MECD worker

S.U.C.C.E.S.S.•Coquitlam, BC

3d•CA$22 - CA$24•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs and services to the Mandarin-speaking community in Tri-cities area, such as family support, parent education and outreach. The staff will also work in partnership with ECD Service providers in the area to identify ECD service gaps and provide services to meet these needs.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Social Sciences/Family Studies or Diploma/Certificate on Early Childhood Education or related discipline
Experience in group facilitation and family support work
Demonstrates knowledge on child development and knowledge of community resources
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent engagement skills in working with parents and children
Excellent group facilitation skills
Excellent team player with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent program planning, time management and organizational skills
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and basic internet skills
Excellent multi-tasking and flexible skills
Clear Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector)

Nice To Haves

Nobody’s Perfect and Parent-Child Mother-Goose Certified an asset
Additional language may be an asset when required to meet operational needs in serving communities with specific language requirements as this position supports Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean or Farsi-speaking newcomer families as part of our contractual obligations with MECD.
Valid Standard First Aid Certification an asset

Responsibilities

Works with MECD staff team to plan and implement the programs and services
Identifies the ECD service needs for the Chinese community and provides programs to meet these needs
Identifies materials that are needed in the Chinese community for translation and to do the translation/proof-reading as required
Promotes the service through media and other networks
Delivers activities/parent support groups for parents with 0-6 years old kids
Liaises and collaborates with other service providers, and funders in developing programs, support links and referral networks
Assists in the provision of services in the Multicultural Family Resource Centre
Fills out all documentation (group records, monthly group statistics, etc) as required in a timely manner and submit to the Multicultural Early Childhood Development Coordinator
Prepares program reports as and when required
Attends training and meetings as and when required
Represents S.U.C.C.E.S.S. in media functions/media interviews as and when delegated by the Program Director