Our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre is looking for a Peer Group Facilitator to plan, develop, implement and facilitate inclusive parenting support groups and parenting education programs, in a welcoming, safe and healthy environment. Assists families in linking with, and accessing, community resources, services and supports. These programs and functions will take place at Our Place, Family Resource and Early Years Centre, satellite locations and/or service delivery sites in Waterloo Region. This position interacts with parents and children in a hands-on manner. Participates in program planning, staff meetings and program education initiatives.
The focus of this work will be engaging with Immigrant families and their children under 6 years of age. Consideration will be given to a Peer Group Facilitator with an understanding of the immigration experience. Successful completion of the Regional Peer Worker training is also an asset.
This is a contract position from September 5th to December 21st 2017. Hours may vary depending on funding and program demand. Currently, hours include; Tuesday afternoons 12:30-3:00pm and Wednesday mornings 9:00am-12:00pm on a weekly basis.
Qualifications include:
The focus of this work will be engaging with Immigrant families and their children under 6 years of age. Consideration will be given to a Peer Group Facilitator with an understanding of the immigration experience. Successful completion of the Regional Peer Worker training is also an asset.
This is a contract position from September 5th to December 21st 2017. Hours may vary depending on funding and program demand. Currently, hours include; Tuesday afternoons 12:30-3:00pm and Wednesday mornings 9:00am-12:00pm on a weekly basis.
Qualifications include:
- Must share similar life experiences with participants.
- Post- secondary education in educational studies or social services, an asset
- Group facilitation experience, an asset.
- Background in parental support
- Must possess Infant and Child CPR and First Aid certification
- Must provide an acceptable Police Records Check and Children’s Services Check in order to ensure suitability for working with vulnerable populations.
- Human relations skills, including knowledge of communication and observational techniques.
- Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
- Second Language an asset
