Pregnancy Support Worker

3 months ago

Surrey, Canada Options Community Services Full time

Healthiest Babies Possible is a pregnancy outreach program for women of all ages. This position entails supporting women and their families to have a healthy pre and post-natal period, with a focus on nutrition and health, by providing one-to-one home and office visits and facilitating group sessions. This position will involve supporting and facilitating Labor & Delivery classes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Develops rapport and a guiding relationship with clients by explaining program services, and relates to clients in a caring and positive manner which reflects clients’ goals and needs.
- Interviews clients to collect health and lifestyle information and assesses educational and support needs.
- Provides clients with educational resources, support, referrals to other community agencies, food supplement vouchers and prenatal vitamin supplements as needed through home or office visits, phone calls and other methods.
- Consults with other professionals in the community, with the consent of clients, to coordinate client care.
- Facilitates HBP groups.
- Takes new referrals (self and third party), screens potential clients for suitability and explains program to clients and to general public.
- Charts all pertinent information in client files in a non-judgmental, objective format as outlined in HBP and OCS Policy and Procedure manuals.
- Attends staff meetings regularly, and other community meetings as requested by Program Manager.
- Consults with program manager regarding caseloads, client status and client service plans.
- Makes recommendations with regard to the development of the program and participates in program evaluations.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.

**Education, Training, and Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as nursing, social work, or public health (or equivalent experience).
- Experience working with pregnant women and families, preferably in a community or outreach setting.
- Experience facilitating childbirth or labour/delivery classes.
- Birth Doula experience is considered an asset.
- Valid First Aid Certificate is required.
- Valid Drivers License is required.
- Crisis Line Experience as asset.

Skills and Abilities:

- Demonstrated coaching, counselling and group facilitation skills
- In-depth knowledge regarding pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
- Paraprofessional counseling skills and in-depth knowledge working with at risk families and people with drug and alcohol addictions.
- Strong foundation in health knowledge in relation to pregnancy, birth and infants.
- Knowledge of nutrition, the peri-natal period and infant care.
- Non-judgmental, respectful, positive, supportive and empowering attitude
- Ability to build positive relationships with a diverse clientele
- Strong listening, verbal and written skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in writing case session notes and maintaining client file records to accreditation standards and adhere to agency and program policies and procedures.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to identify sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
- Must be sensitive to and respectful of cultural and lifestyle diversity
- Must have an appropriate valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle

PLEASE APPLY TO:
Kristina Saito, Senior Manager

No phone calls please

Please include a cover letter clearly indicating the posting number [posting #22333] and outlining your qualifications and related experience for the position.

**Salary**: $17.99-$26.42 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Surrey, BC V3T 4M4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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