Respite Worker and Leaping Lizards Program Assistant

Job Title:         Respite Care Worker and Program Assistant – Leaping Lizards

Status:             Temporary Part-time (1 year contract)

Hours:             42 bi-weekly hours

Pay scale:        $20.57/hr - $24.201/hr

Deadline:        Until Filled

Who are we? 

Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative, community-based, multi-service centre. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who face barriers to care due to race, gender, income and/or ability. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

Job Summary

As a respite care worker, to provide quality respite childcare for parents with children 0 to age 6 at the Corkstown Transitional House. As an afterschool program assistant, to oversee the planning and onsite delivery of an after-school/summer program geared to high-risk children ages 4 to 6, and to provide support, information and resources to high-risk families.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Set up and plan and environment with age-appropriate activities following the How Does Learning Happen pedagogy
• Ensure that health and safety regulations under the Childcare Early Years Act are met
• Participate in programming and organizational meetings, as required
• Provide information, support and resources to high-risk families
• Supervise program assistants, volunteers and student placements
• Perform program-related administrative duties such as registrations, attendance, data collection and program purchases
• Liaise with other relevant programs at PQCHC and those of the facility where the program operates
• Represent the program within the community at meetings, as required
• Supervise up to 20 children, ages 0 to 6
• Other duties, as required

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education or equivalent
• Two years' experience working with children
• Knowledge or experience working with high-risk families
• Good organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with adults and children
• Program planning experience
• Knowledge of community resources
• Current certificate in First Aid/CPR
• English essential, other languages considered an asset