POSTINGS:
ASSOCIATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSES of GREATER VANCOUVER
CRESCENT BEACH COMMUNITY SERVICES (CBCS)
EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL POSTINGS
Manager, Family Programs and Services |
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Salary: |
$19.85 - $24.10 per hour. Hiring range: $19.85 - $22.40 |
An opportunity exists for a dedicated and qualified professional to work within an integrated service delivery model and positive, challenging and creative working environment. The incumbent will work with a team of committed colleagues and community partners. This position involves both direct service and programs or families and supervisory/management responsibilities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Carry out effective screening, basic assessment, risk assessment and goal setting for participating families with children under 13 years of age.
- Receive referrals from other service providers and community resources
- Make referrals to CBCS and other community services.
- Provide short-term (usually up to 6 months) one-to-one support for families/parents.
- If required, provide short-term (usually up to 6 months) one-to-one mentoring/intensive support for specific children (ages 6 – 13) requiring this service.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate parent support groups.
- Provide support for parents with common interests or needs and capacity to form and organize their own support groups.
- Plan and deliver and/or supervise parent education programs provided by contracted parent educators.
- Work collaboratively with MCFD, other organizations and community groups to coordinate responses and supports for individual children and families.
- Participate in relevant community networks to assess needs of families, particularly “at-risk” families, and to develop community responses for families as a group.
- Recruit, orient, train, supervise and evaluate staff, contractors, students and volunteers and provide appropriate training where relevant.
- Manage program revenue and expenses within the approved budget, address variances and take remedial action and develop budgets/projections with the support of the CBCS Program Director.
- In consultation with the Program Director, participate in regular clinical supervision.
- Provide first aid attention when circumstances require such attention and only when his/her first aid certification is current.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. social work, early childhood development, child and youth care, child and family studies, home economics, etc.), or equivalent education and experience
- Broad and extensive knowledge / skills in: child development, behavior management, early childhood development, parent education and life skills, program development, delivery and evaluation, intake and assessment, screening, risk assessment, providing one-to-one support and basic counseling/coaching for parents, life skills, group facilitation, and planning, providing support, education and/or psycho-educational groups for parents/children, supporting/supervising and training volunteers and providing one-to-one support and mentoring for children/youth
- At least 5 years’ experience working with families that face multiple challenges in parenting and family life and/or that require support to develop parenting and life skills and experience working with children (direct / indirect)
- At least 2 years’ supervisory experience
- Experience working with other service providers in an integrated service model, or ability to work within such a model, and ability to form strong working partnerships
- Demonstrated goal setting, critical thinking, problem solving and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to comply with policies and procedures regarding privacy, confidentiality, record-keeping and reporting
- Broad knowledge of community resources available for children and families, best practices for provision of family services and applicable legislation pertaining to the care of children
- First Aid certificate (Level 1 Occupational First Aid)
- Class IV drivers’ license
- Use of personal vehicle, including some client transportation (CBCS mileage paid)
- Clean Criminal record check
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and ability to work flexible hours as required
Desired (but not required) qualifications:
- Knowledge of community resources for families in White Rock and South Surrey and working relationships with other service providers
- Certification in specific areas such as parent education, life-skills coaching, etc.
- Second language abilities
TO APPLY:
Send a letter and resume in Word or PDF format by
email only to:
Penny Bradley,
Program Director
pbcbcs@uniserve.com
Deadline: Monday, August 18th, 4:00 p.m.
Please note that applicants will be screened
and interviews will take place during the application
period. Further, this position will remain open
until a suitable candidate is hired. Thus, all
interested candidates are invited to apply irrespective
of the deadline.
Family Support and Early Childhood Development (ECD) Worker
NOTE: This position requires verbal, and preferably written, fluency in Punjabi/Hindi.
Purpose:
The Family Support and ECD Worker will work within an integrated
service delivery model for children youth and family services in White
Rock and South Surrey. He/she will provide intensive one-to-one support
for parents with children from birth to 13 years. Duties will/may
include referrals, advocacy, individualized education, informal counseling
and skill-building, and providing group programming for parents and
children. The Worker will also be responsible for planning and
co-facilitating the Moms and Tots Learning Together program for Punjabi/Hindi
speaking mothers of children 3-5 to prepare their children to be "school
ready". The worker may also be required to provide one to
one mentoring or group programs for children.
Accountability:
The Worker will report to the Manager, Family Programs
and he/she will also collaborate extensively with relevant staff (especially
family services and early childhood development staff) from CBCS and
partner agencies: Semiahmoo Family Place, South Fraser Women’s
Services Society, PACS, MCFD and Public Health and will participate
in case consultations and integrated case management as required.
Responsibilities:
The position has the following responsibilities:
- In collaboration with the CBCS Senior Early Childhood Development (ECD) Worker, and/or the Manager, Family Programs and Services plan, implement, co-facilitate, evaluate and/or promote group-based programs for parents of children from birth to 13 years, including but not limited to “Moms and Tots Learning Together” (MTLT) (for Punjabi/Hindi speaking mothers), Mother Goose, drop-in and parent education programs. For the MTLT program, some programming will include children and parents together.
- In collaboration with the CBCS Senior ECD Worker, conduct intake for MTLT program participants and provide one to one support, coaching and referrals for parents in the program, including but not limited to English language and communication skills, life skills, skills and knowledge to ensure school readiness for their children.
- Provide short-term (usually up to 6 months) one-to-one support for families with children up to 13 years of age. Methods may or will include:
- Ongoing risk assessment and goal setting
- In home outreach and education including providing practical individualized education/coaching on parenting, child development, family communication, stress and anger management, household management and budgeting, meal planning, community services, etc.
- Helping to build parents’ natural support networks and peer relationships
- Life skills development/coaching, including hands on skill development
- Mentoring and coaching
- Educational materials
- Referrals to CBCS and other community services, in consultation with the Manager, Family Programs and Services
- Assist to conduct needs assessments and prepare reports to funders, under the direction of the Manager, Family Programs and Services
- Ensure compliance with all relevant service and safety standards, record-keeping and reporting requirements.
- Participate in integrated case management and case consultations as required and under the direction of the Manager, Family Programs and Services.
- Consult/report appropriately, and as required by law, with relevant MCFD staff regarding risk prevention/intervention (only under the direction of the Program Manager).
- Provide first aid attention when circumstances require such attention and only when his/her first aid certification is current.
- Other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in social work, child & youth care, early childhood development or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience
- At least 3 years’ experience working with parents and children under the age of 13 years, in particular with children under the age of 6 years
- Verbal fluency in Punjabi/Hindi (written fluency desired)
- Completion of Parent Child Mother Goose training and/or other parent education training (COPEing with Toddler Behaviour, Nobody’s Perfect etc.)
- Broad knowledge and skills in child development, parent education & facilitation.
- First Aid certificate, WCB Occupational Level 1
- Strong computer skills (word-processing, internet, email, etc.)
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Demonstrated ability to comply with policies and procedures regarding privacy, confidentiality, record-keeping and reporting
- Broad knowledge of ECD/family services resources and best practices for provision early childhood development and family programs/services
- Clean criminal record check
- Business use of personal vehicle, including client transportation, minimum $2 million third party liability coverage and appropriate insurance coverage for type of use (mileage paid) and driver’s abstract with no contraventions that compromise client safety
Desired (but not required) qualifications:
- Knowledge of community resources for early childhood development in White Rock and South Surrey and working relationships with other service providers
- Class 4 driver’s license
- Training Food Safe Level 1
- Training in Nipissing Developmental Screen, Ages and Stages
- Excel computer skills
Terms: Part-time, term position for one year, 28 – 35 hours/wk with weekend and evening work required.
Salary: This position is placed on Band 4 of the ANH salary grid. Hiring range: $14.95 - $16.88 per hour, depending on qualifications, plus 6% vacation pay. Effective April 1st, with a cost of living adjustment, the rate of pay is expected to be $15.25 - $17.22 per hour, plus vacation pay, though this is not confirmed yet.
Application details:
Deadline: Position will also remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Send a resume and cover letter by email
to:
Penny
Bradley, Program Director at pbcbcs@uniserve.com
APPLICATIONS MAY ONLY BE SENT BY EMAIL
ANH/CBCS is an equal opportunity employer.We regret that
we can only contact those candidates invited to an interview. No
phone calls please.
FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY WORKER - Casual
Purpose:
The Family and Children’s Activity Worker (FCAW - Casual) is responsible
for assisting with planning and delivery of ECD Programs, and Family Programs
and Services – Casual, as needed.
Accountability:
The FCAW reports directly to the Senior Early Childhood Development
Worker and/or Manager Family Programs and Services.
Responsibilities:
- Create a welcoming and friendly environment for families attending ECD/FSS programs.
- Assist with the delivery of programs, including Halloween, Alex Fest, Chestnut Roast, and Family Dinners etc.
- Assist with delivery of the Parent-Child Mother Goose Program, or FSS Children’s Services and Programs.
- Plan and deliver activities, including crafts and games.
- Assist with set up and clean up of program space for assigned programs.
- Assist with arranging snacks, photocopying, and assist to publicize programs using existing marketing materials and provide other program supports as needed.
- Provide child minding for CBCS Parent Education and Support Groups.
- Provide support to parents, other staff and volunteers as needed.
- Ensure the overall safety and well being of program participants.
- Promote cross-cultural awareness and understanding among participants as an aspect of all programs.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant service and safety standards and agency policies.
- Maintain accurate program statistics.
- Carry out other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
- 1 year experience and/or education working with families with young children.
- Knowledge and skills in child development, parent education and facilitation.
- Training in the Parent/Child Mother Goose Program.
- Current First Aid (WCB Occupational Level 1).
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, planning and communication skills.
- Ability to plan, deliver and promote programs.
- Real enjoyment of work with families with young children, the ability to act as a positive role model and develop positive relationships with them.
- Appropriate personal and professional boundaries and a strong work ethic.
- Creativity, flexibility and a sense of humor.
- Willingness and ability to work independently and to work well as a member of a team.
- Ability to respect and work with a diverse range of employees, clients and community members including children, youth and families of all races, all religions, all cultures, all sexual orientations, all abilities and all economic levels.
Salary: Hiring Range 11.29 – 12.70, depending
on qualifications
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Email resumes to: pbcbcs@uniserve.com or fax 604-535-2720
Attention: Penny Bradley, Program Director.
Deadline: Position will remain open until
a suitable candidate is secured.
AUXILIARY
FAMILY SUPPORT, CHILD & YOUTH
WORKER
Purpose:
The Family Support, Child & Youth Worker will work within an integrated
service delivery model for children youth and family services in White
Rock and South Surrey. Peace Arch Community Services (PACS) and the Ministry
of Children and Family Development (MCFD) are other participants within
this integrated model. The Worker could provide intensive one-to-one support
for parents with children up to the age of 13, as well as one to one mentoring
and intensive support for children and youth. Duties will/may include
referrals, advocacy, individualized education, informal counseling and
skill-building, monitoring youth activities and trends in the community,
outreach services for youth, and assisting with group programming for parents,
children or youth (planning and/or facilitation). Programming may also
include: parent education programming, life skills group programming for
youth, mentoring programs for school age youth, and/or services for pregnant
and parenting teens.
Accountability:
To be determined, depending on scope of assignment. If assigned to
work with youth 13 and over, reports directly to Coordinator, Youth Programs
and Services. If assigned to work with children to age 13 or their
parents, reports directly to Manager, Family Programs and Services. He/she
will also collaborate extensively with relevant staff from CBCS, PACS
and MCFD and will participate in case consultations and integrated case
management as required.
Responsibilities:
The position has the following responsibilities. Depending on assignment, responsibilities may include a combination of some or all of the responsibilities outlined below:
Family Support
- Carry out ongoing risk assessment and goal-setting for participating families with children up to 13 years of age.
In consultation with the Manager, Family Programs and Services, make referrals
to CBCS and other community services.
Provide short-term (usually up to 6 months) one-to-one support for
families.
Methods may include:
- In home outreach and education including providing practical individualized education/coaching on parenting, child development, family communication, stress and anger management, household management and budgeting, meal planning, community services, etc.
- Helping to build parents’ natural support networks and peer relationships
- Life skills development/coaching, including hands on skill development
- Mentoring and coaching
- Educational materials
Assist to plan, provide and evaluate parent education/parent support groups and parent mentoring initiatives.
Child or Youth Mentoring
- Carry out ongoing risk assessment for clients.
- Provide short-term (usually up to 6 months) one-to-one mentoring/intensive support for specific children and youth requiring this service. Mentoring may include:
• Helping to build natural support networks and peer relationships
for children and youth
• Life skills development/coaching, including hands on skill development.
• In and out of home support.
- Assist to plan, deliver and evaluate group-based mentoring, leadership
and life skills programs for children or youth.
Youth Outreach (Reconnect)
a. Make contact with youth on the streets or in local “hangouts”, and within the school system in order to act as a resource for youth, offer services of the Reconnect Program, monitor “at-risk” youth and act as a catalyst to introduce youth to other peers.
- Carry out ongoing risk assessment for youth clients/participants.
- Make referrals for youth and their families.
- Provide one-to-one support and informal individualized education (e.g. conflict management, anger management, life skills, etc.) for individual youth.
e. Assist the Coordinator, Youth Programs and Services to plan and deliver group-based peer-support and life skills education programs for youth.
All Programs
- Comply with all relevant service standards, reporting and record-keeping requirements.
- In collaboration with the relevant program manager, receive and make referrals to and from the program for children and youth, including MCFD, community agencies and self-referrals.
- In consultation with the relevant program manager, consult/report appropriately, and as required by law, with relevant MCFD staff regarding risk prevention/intervention.
- Participate in integrated case management consultations under the supervision of the relevant program manager (FS Manager or YS Coordinator).
- Comply with all relevant service standards, reporting and record-keeping requirements.
- Other duties as required
Qualifications:
- College/university diploma or certificate in a relevant discipline (e.g. child and youth care, recreation, counseling, social work, etc.), or equivalent education and experience.
- Knowledge and skills in intake and risk assessment, providing one-to-one support for children and/or youth, and providing peer support and life skills education programs for children, youth and families.
- Experience working with other service providers in an integrated service model or ability to work within such a model.
- 2 years’ experience working with children, youth and families
- Experience with: one to one mentoring with children and/or, outreach with “at-risk” youth, support for parents/families that face multiple challenges in parenting and family life and/or require support to develop parenting and life skills.
- Demonstrated ability to comply with confidentiality, privacy, reporting and record-keeping requirements.
- Broad knowledge of community resources available for children, youth and families and applicable legislation pertaining to their care
- First Aid certificate (Level 1 Occupational First Aid)
- Clean Criminal record check
- Business use of personal vehicle, including client transportation (mileage paid)
- Experience with developing and facilitating parent education groups, and experience with 1-1 parent support an asset.
Desired (but not required) qualifications:
- Class IV Driver’s License
- Knowledge of community resources for children and families in White Rock and South Surrey and working relationships with other service providers.
- Training/skills in anger management, conflict management, or similar skill areas
Skills/Qualities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially listening skills
- Solid written communication skills (English)
- Ability to speak a language other than English desirable.
- Willingness and ability to work independently and as a member of a team, including a team that includes service providers from other agencies
- Creativity, flexibility and initiative
- Understanding of and commitment to an assets/strength-based approach to working with families
- Appropriate personal and professional boundaries
- Ability to maintain an unbiased attitude towards clients and their situations and ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards of service
- Ability to respect and work with a diverse range of employees, clients and community members including children, youth and families of all races, all religions, all cultures, all sexual orientations, all abilities and all economic levels.
Terms: Hours vary based on referrals, and individual
experience and skills.
Hours may vary - minimum 7 hours per week. Term position
for 6 months, may be extended depending on available funding and
referrals.
Salary: The salary range is - $14.66 – 16.55 per hour.
Application details:
Position
will remain open until a suitable candidate is secured
Send a resume and cover letter by email to:
Penny
Bradley, Program Director
pbcbcs@uniserve.com
APPLICATIONS MAY ONLY BE SENT BY EMAIL
CBCS/ANH is an equal opportunity employer.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No
phone calls please.
FAMILY
WORKER (Term)
Term position for one year, 28-35 hours/wk. May be extended.
Salary band: $15.95 - $18.01 per hour, plus 6% vacation pay
Crescent Beach Community Services at Camp Alexandra is a neighbourhood
house that offers community based services and residential camping
programs in White Rock, South Surrey and beyond. Information about
its mission, goals, values and history can be found at www.campalex.com.
CBCS seeks a qualified and committed professional to fill the role
of Family Worker. The successful candidate will be based at the CBCS
Child, Youth andFamily Centre in White Rock, will serve families
with children birth - 13 years of age and willwork within an integrated
service delivery model.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit a covering letter and resume by email only to:
Candace Matthewson
Manager, Family Programs and Services
clmcbcs@telus.net
Applications will be short-listed and candidates will be interviewed
throughout the
application period. However, interested candidates may apply until
June 22, 2008.
Job Purpose
The Family Worker will work within an integrated service delivery
model for children, youth and family services in White Rock and South
Surrey. Peace Arch Community Services (PACS) and the Ministry of
Children and Family Development (MCFD) are other participants within
this integrated model. The Worker will provide intensive one-to-one
support for parents with children of up to age 13, including referrals,
advocacy, individualized education, informal counseling and skill-building.
He/she will also plan, deliver and evaluate group–based parent education
and self-help programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
The position has the following primary responsibilities:
Carry out effective screening, basic assessment and goal-setting
for participating families with children up to 13 years of age.
Provide short-term (usually up to 6 months, but sometimes longer)
one-to-one support for families.
Plan, co-facilitate and evaluate various parent education and self-help
groups based on a positive discipline and attachment philosophy.
In consultation with the Manager, Family Programs and Services, consult/report
appropriately, and as required by law, with relevant MCFD staff regarding
risk
prevention/intervention.
In consultation with the Manager, Family Programs and Services, make
referrals to other community services.
Participate in integrated case management consultations under the
supervision of the Manager.
Comply with all relevant service standards, reporting and record-keeping
requirements.
Qualifications
• University degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. child and family
studies, psychology,
social work, etc.), or equivalent education and experience
• Broad and extensive knowledge and skills in child development, positive
parenting
strategies, group facilitation, life skills, intake and assessment,
providing one-to-one
support, and coaching and counseling for parents
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with families that face
multiple challenges in parenting and family life and/or require support
to develop parenting and life skills.
• Use of personal vehicle for business use, including some client
transportation
(mileage paid)
• Minimum $2 million third party liability coverage required at worker’s
expense
• Annual driver’s abstract and no contraventions that compromise
client safety
• First Aid certificate (Level 1 Occupational First Aid)
• Clean Criminal record check
Other qualifications are indicated on the full job description, available
to short-listed
candidates.
Working Conditions
This position requires the Worker to work alone in the community
and in client homes, as well as in the office and other community
settings. He/she will also work with clients who face multiple challenges,
which can, at times, create complex situations for the worker to
manage. Some evening and weekend work may be required
Agency Information
For more information about Crescent Beach Community Services, go
to www.campalex.com
For more information about the Association of Neighbourhood Houses
of Greater
Vancouver, go to www.anhgv.org
CBCS/ANH is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications
from all interested candidates. However, we regret that we are only
able to contact short-listed candidates.
No phone calls please.
YOUTH
OUTREACH WORKER (Term)
Salary band: $15.25 - $17.22 per hour plus 6% vacation pay
Term position (one year) – part-time or full-time; may
be extended.
Crescent Beach Community Services at Camp Alexandra is a neighbourhood
house that offers community based services and residential camping
programs in White Rock, South Surrey and beyond. CBCS seeks a qualified
and committed professional to fill the role of Youth Outreach Worker.
The successful candidate will be based at the CBCS Child, Youth and
Family Centre in White Rock and will work within an integrated service
delivery model.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit a covering letter and resume by email only to:
Jo-Ann Morrison
Manager, Youth Programs and Services
jmcbcs@telus.net
APPLICANTS should indicate preference for part-time or full time
employment.
Applications will be short-listed and candidates will be interviewed
throughout the
application period. However, interested candidates may apply until
June 22, 2008.
Job Purpose
The Youth Outreach Worker will work within an integrated service
delivery model for children, youth and family services in White Rock
and South Surrey. Peace Arch Community Services (PACS) and the Ministry
of Children and Family Development (MCFD) are other participants
within this integrated
model. The Youth Outreach Worker will provide one-to-one support
for “at-risk” youth, carry out outreach to youth and
monitor youth activities and trends, liaise with families, advocate
for youth and make appropriate referrals, assist to implement informal
group programs for participants and assist to carry out
community education activities for the program. He/she will also
provide one-to-one mentoring services for referred vulnerable youth
and may also be required to provide similar services for children.
Duties and Responsibilities
The position has the following primary responsibilities:
1. Carry out ongoing risk assessment for youth clients, in consultation
with the Manager, Youth Programs and Services.
2. Make referrals for youth and their families.
3. Provide one-to-one support and informal individualized education
(e.g. conflict management, anger management) for individual youth.
4. Provide short-term (usually up to 6 months) one-to-one mentoring/intensive
support for specific referred youth (ages 13– 17) requiring
this service.
5. Make contact with youth on the streets, in local “hangouts”,
and within the school system in order to act as a resource for youth,
offer services of the CBCS Reconnect Program, monitor “at-risk” youth
and act as a catalyst to introduce youth to other peers who can act
as positive role models and form a natural network of support.
6. Assist to plan, deliver and evaluate group-based peer-support,
life skills and/or anger management programs for youth.
7. Participate in integrated case management consultations under
the supervision of the Manager.
Some other responsibilities are indicated on the full job description,
available to short-listed candidates.
Qualifications
• College/university diploma or certificate in a relevant discipline
(e.g. child and youth care, recreation, social work, etc.), or equivalent
education and experience
• Knowledge and skills in intake and assessment, providing one-to-one
support and
mentoring for youth, and providing peer support/life skills/anger
management
programs for youth
• Experience working with other service providers in an integrated
service model or
ability to work within such a model
• At least 2 years’ experience working with “at-risk” and
vulnerable youth
• Broad knowledge of community resources available for youth
and families and
applicable legislation pertaining to the care of youth
• First Aid certificate (Level 1 Occupational First Aid)
• Use of personal vehicle for business use, including some client
transportation
(mileage paid)
• Minimum $2 million third party liability coverage required
at worker’s
expense
• Annual driver’s abstract and no contraventions that
compromise client safety
• Criminal record clearance
Computer skills (e.g. Excel) or and ability to acquire computer skills
as required
Some other qualifications are indicated on the full job description,
available to short-
listed candidates.
Working Conditions
This position requires the Worker to work alone in the community
and in client homes, as well as in the office and other community
settings. He/she will also work with clients who face multiple challenges
(e.g. substance abuse, mental health, etc.), which can, at times,
create complex situations for the worker to manage. Evening work
is required and some weekend work may be required
Agency Information
For more information about Crescent Beach Community Services, go
to www.campalex.com
For more information about the Association of Neighbourhood Houses
of Greater
Vancouver, go to www.anhgv.org
CBCS/ANH is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications
from all interested candidates. However, we regret that we are only
able to contact short-listed candidates.
No phone calls please