Aboriginal Infant Development Worker
CARIBOO FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY
ABORIGINAL INFANT DEVELOPMENT WORKER
Job Title: Aboriginal Infant Development Worker (AIDP)
JOB PURPOSE: AIDP worker to plan and deliver individual appropriate services to Aboriginal Infants, young children, and their families. This is a family centered, home-based program and works in partnership with parents/caregivers to develop useful strategies to promote child development. Through outreach visits and family visits to the center, the worker will provide developmental, and resource information, assessment, referral and support for families of the Cariboo Friendship Society programs.
REPORTS TO: Cariboo Friendship Society Manager of Program which he/she is involved.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plan and work within a multi-disciplinary team.
2. Inform families of relevant events.
3. Support practicum students work experience, and job shadowing, as required.
4. Establish good communications and a sense of teamwork within Cariboo Friendship Society.
5. Manage the budget allocated to this program.
6. Ensure compliance with government and Ministry objectives, directives, and policies.
DUTIES:
7. Make home visits to Aboriginal infants/preschool aged children to assess their development.
8. Plan with parents programs to stimulate development and monitor progress.
9. Discuss with parents the normal range for their child’s growth and development.
10. Assist parents to develop effective parenting skills which respect local traditional values and culture.
11. Be resourceful in and blending traditional and modern parenting.
12. Be a resource person for well-baby clinics, prenatal classes, and parenting groups to discuss child development and positive parenting practices.
13. Maintain liaison with other health and social service professionals.
14. Maintain comprehensive, up to date files for each family, ensure necessary forms and/or consents are complete.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
15. Possesses Infant Development certificate or diploma, Summer Institute Training, CYC of FNCYC education, Early Childhood Education training, or equivalent;
16. Minimum of 3 Years experience in Infant Development, Aboriginal Infant Development, or related Early Childhood Development work;
17. Demonstrates assertiveness, effectiveness interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work cooperatively with colleagues;
18. Able to work independently;
19. Reliable and self-motivated;
20. Relates well with families, co-workers, other professionals;
21. Able and willing to work in partnership with other programs and resources;
22. Acts as a role model and makes healthy lifestyle choices;
23. Demonstrates respect for all people;
24. Maintains professional standards of practice including protecting the confidentiality of families and colleagues;
25. Has reliable transportation and holds a valid B.C. drivers license.
26. Complies with the Criminal Records Review Act.;
27. Willingness and ability to successfully complete continuing education programs and in-service education.
28. Knowledge of Gessell Assessment an asset;
29. Current First Aide Certification
30. Current CPR Certification
31. Tuberculosis screening
EXPERIENCE:
Perform All other related duties and tasks as required.
Closing Date: October 9, 2019
To apply, please submit your resume to the Cariboo Friendship Society,
99 South Third Avenue, Williams Lake, BC or email admin@cfswl.ca
Please include work related references.
Please note: Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.


