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Parent-Child Centre Program Assistant Job Posting

Position: Parent-Child Centre Program AssistantPosition Type: Renewable 10 month contract position (28 hours a week)

Date Ad Posted: July 2nd

, 2013

Application Deadline: July 16th

, 2013

Interview Date: July 25th

2013

Contract Start Date: August 26th

, 2013

Contract End Date: June 28th

, 2014

Jessies The June Callwood Centre for Young Women is a multi-service resource centre for

pregnant young women, young parents and their children. Jessies work includes a broad

spectrum of services addressing issues related to the social determinants of health. Jessiesoperates from a feminist perspective and is a pro-choice organization that supports a womans

right to make choices about her sexual health and pregnancy options. We strive to demonstrate

our commitment to feminism, anti-discrimination and positive social change in every aspect of our

structure and functioning. Jessies staff and participants (clients) come from diverse cultures and

sexual orientations. Having a rich history in working with diverse populations is fundamental to

this role.

The Parent-Child Centre Program Assistant will ensure consistent, high quality care for the infants and

toddlers in the Parent-Child Centre and will contribute to a safe and stimulating environment that is

welcoming and supportive of parents. The Parent-Child Centre Program Assistant will work in

conjunction with the Parent-Child Counsellors.

Responsibilities:

Plan and implement age appropriate activities which will support childrens emotional, social,physical and cognitive growth

Provide childcare and programming for children in the Parent Child Centre/Drop-In Provide a stimulating, safe and supportive environment for children and parents in a respectful,

and non-judgmental manner

Provide direction to placement students and volunteers Participate in regular scheduled meetings and provide information related to childrens

development and parenting interactions

Physical Demands of the Parent-Child Centre Setting:

Multiple demands and constant interruption in tasks Lifting, carrying and holding children up to 35lbs. while standing and seated Sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time

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Kneeling and squatting on the floor during play and supervision of children Outdoor supervision of children and parent activities Exposure to cleaning products i.e. bleach solution Exposure to bacterial and viral infections Exposure to noise

Qualifications:

ECE Certificate or equivalent 3-5 years experience caring ,coordinating and programming directly with infants and toddlers Knowledge and experience of attachment theory along with skills in supporting the

development of a secure parent and child attachment

Understanding of issues related to poverty, housing, welfare, discrimination, child protection,parenting

Knowledge of resources available to young parents Demonstrated capacity of strong interpersonal skills working within a holistic and collaborative

approach

Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be self-motivated and self-directed within a teamatmosphere

Strong organizational and computer literacy in Word, Outlook, Excel Flexibility and availability to work evening programming

Application Procedure:

We will consider applications from interested candidates who submit a cover letter and resume along

with replies to the following questions:

1.

What concerns, if any, do you have for the children of teen parents?2. How has racism affected you personally and professionally? How would your perspective onracism affect your work here at Jessies Centre?

3. Describe strategies you have used in helping parents overcome barriers in establishing secureattachment with their baby.

E-mail your cover letter and resume to PCC@jessiescentre.org along with your responses to the three

(3) questions, as a single .doc or .pdf file by Tuesday, July 16, 2013.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please, no phone calls.

Please note: A Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Reference Check is required by the successful

candidate prior to hiring.

Jessie's Centre is committed to the principles of employment equity. We strongly encourage

applications from women of diverse race and culture groups, aboriginal women, women with

disabilities, and the LGBTTQQ community. Second language is an asset.