Indigenous Early Years & Inclusion Family Support Worker

Q&DCDC JOB POSTING

 Temporary Full Time 

Position:         Indigenous Early Years & Inclusion Family Support Worker

37.5 hrs. per week (1.0 FTE – temp until return of incumbent) 

Overview: The Quesnel & District Child Development Centre (Q&DCDC) is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Lhtako Dene people. The Indigenous Early Years & Inclusion Support Worker will provide services to First Nations, Metis, and Inuit families/caregivers and children in the Quesnel & surrounding area.

The successful applicant will provide family centered services in partnership with parents and/or caregivers including providing non-childcare early learning, promoting community belonging, support navigating systems and providing referrals, and supporting Indigenous culture, language revitalization, and facilitating cultural connections.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Two-year Social Service Diploma or comparable Human Service Diploma
• Preferred two years in a related field working with First Nation, Metis and Inuit children and families in a human service capacity.
• Strong relationships with community service providers and good understanding of Indigenous culture, local traditions, and protocols.
• Knowledge and commitment to the Calls to Action: Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to address family functioning and support families with their child’s social, communicative, cognitive, emotional, and physical development.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work – post secondary education in fields related to human services from a community college and experience in working with young children and families may be considered.

The successful candidate will need a BC Driver’s license and a reliable vehicle and a valid First Aid Certificate.

SALARY:                                  HSA – Community Subsector Collective Agreement

$31.54/HR, extended health benefits, and municipal pension plan.

HOURS:                                   Full Time – 37.5 hours per week M-F

DATE CLOSES:                         Upon filling position.  

RESUME:                                 Melanie MacDonald, Executive Director

300 – 488 McLean Street, Quesnel, B.C.  V2J 2P2

250-992-2481

Email:  executivedirector@quesnelcdc.com 

Due to the nature of the work involved and to serve our community in the most effective way possible, preference will be given to qualified self-identifying Indigenous candidates.