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$50,000 – $68,000
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The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Child & Youth Services Department is seeking a permanent, full-time Early Years Outreach Worker. This position is a key resource to support families (prenatally, postnatally and with children 0 - 18) in meeting their child’s health, developmental, social, and emotional goals; and strengthening the parent’s confidence and skills in parenting. Based out of Port Alberni, the Early Years Outreach Worker will do home visits with parents to address concerns regarding child development. Travel by vehicle, boat, and airplane is required for this position.
Responsibilities Include
• Conducts home visits with parents and be a resource to address concerns regarding child development issues.
• Facilitates the development and implementation of individual care plans for children that reflect the choices and priorities identified by their families.
• Assists the family in planning activities in the home and community which will encourage the growth and development of the child.
• Introduces the family to community resources and comprehensive services which will be of benefit to the child and family.
• Provides ongoing evaluation on activities.
• Works collaboratively with the community to deliver group services that promote positive child development.
Competitive benefits, and salary based on qualifications and experience. Annual salary range: $50,000 – $68,000.
Responsibilities Include
• Conducts home visits with parents and be a resource to address concerns regarding child development issues.
• Facilitates the development and implementation of individual care plans for children that reflect the choices and priorities identified by their families.
• Assists the family in planning activities in the home and community which will encourage the growth and development of the child.
• Introduces the family to community resources and comprehensive services which will be of benefit to the child and family.
• Provides ongoing evaluation on activities.
• Works collaboratively with the community to deliver group services that promote positive child development.
Competitive benefits, and salary based on qualifications and experience. Annual salary range: $50,000 – $68,000.
Qualifications & Experience
Preferred Qualifications
• A related university degree, or diploma with relevant experience in a similar discipline (e.g., Early Childhood Education with experience, Nursing, or Child & Youth Care).
• Knowledge of existing historical barriers to active First Nation families and parent involvement in their child’s development.
• Sensitivity to the real needs of First Nation’s families.
• Able to act with tact, meet deadlines, and maintain productive working relationships.
• Provide acceptable references and criminal record check.
• Must have a vehicle, valid driver’s license, and be able to travel to NTC Southern Region Communities.
• A related university degree, or diploma with relevant experience in a similar discipline (e.g., Early Childhood Education with experience, Nursing, or Child & Youth Care).
• Knowledge of existing historical barriers to active First Nation families and parent involvement in their child’s development.
• Sensitivity to the real needs of First Nation’s families.
• Able to act with tact, meet deadlines, and maintain productive working relationships.
• Provide acceptable references and criminal record check.
• Must have a vehicle, valid driver’s license, and be able to travel to NTC Southern Region Communities.