Parent Support Worker
6 days ago
We are looking to welcome a Parent Support Worker (Casual) to provide our attachment-based and trauma-informed parenting program. This role also includes case management and providing system navigation in helping families to self-advocate and change their circumstances successfully.
The successful applicant will complete a comprehensive training program as part of their onboarding process, and will co-lead an 8-week Parent Support Program to groups of 10-20 parents as part of our Parent Support Team. Groups take place 3 to 4 times per year, and are currently on Tuesday evenings. Additional daytime or evening availability is required to complete individual sessions with clients.
The Parent Support Worker will:
**1. Provide parenting support and foster sustainable relationships that connect families within their communities**
- Work in collaboration with other professionals and community agencies to provide comprehensive services to families.
- Support clients virtually or on-site to increase effective communication, self-advocacy skills, parenting confidence, emotional wellness, and evidence-based parenting strategies.
- Establish rapport, create a sense of safety and develop trusting relationships with clients.
**2. Co-facilitate Weekly Positive Parenting Groups** (evening work may be required depending on group timing)
- Encourage group participation and engagement.
- Create an inclusive environment where all participants feel valued and heard.
- Keep the group on topic and on time.
- Facilitate weekly 1:1 discussions with group participants to provide additional insight and resources.
**3. Remain current on best practices and resources**
**Job Requirements**:
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
- An educational background and work experience in social services, with a focus on children and families.
- 1-2 years direct experience in providing community services and resources.
- CRC and Vulnerable Sector Search.
- First Aid/CPR Certification.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite and document management.
- Driver's License, an asset. Travel required within the HRM at times.
**Additional Skills**:
- Excellent communication skills, nonverbal, written and oral.
- Client-Centered approach - Allows the client to lead the service and be the experts of their own lives. The worker acts as a facilitator to encourage and support the clients’ identified goals.
- Trauma-Informed approach
- Incorporating safety, trust, collaboration, choice and empowerment when supporting families.
- Understanding the risk factors and impacts of trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
- Attachment-based approach
- Working to support and strengthen family dynamics by identifying, reflecting on and validating children’s emotional needs.
- Critical thinking and problem solving - Allows the worker to objectively examine and gain perspective about the client’s situation to effectively respond and support them in reaching their goals.
- Highest ethics and integrity - ensuring that everyday practice adheres to professional values and standards set out by the agency.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday (Casual) variable hours dependent on client needs, with groups currently on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:00 pm.
- Up to six hours per week are required for program duration.
Work Location: Both remote and in-person sessions may be required.
**Job Types**: Fixed term contract, Casual
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1 - 6 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-02-10
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