Child Care Resource Specialist

1 month ago

Vernon, Canada BGC Okanagan Full time
Job Summary:

BGC Okanagan is seeking a skilled Child Care Resource Specialist to support our Child Care Resource & Referral Program in Vernon, BC. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in providing resources and information to families and child care providers, promoting a strong and supportive community for children and youth.

Key Responsibilities:

- Respond to inquiries from parents and child care providers, providing resource materials and information on community resources and services.
- Provide consultation to child care providers on start-up and operation, licensing requirements, safety standards, and programming.
- Develop and produce newsletters, program brochures, and pamphlets in conjunction with other staff.
- Maintain the lending library, performing duties such as organizing resources, cleaning and disinfecting equipment, performing inventory, and maintaining library membership, loan, and return records.
- Plan, conduct, and/or participate in the delivery of workshops, networking, and educational events for parents and child care providers.
- Promote the program and recruit child care providers through public service announcements, classified advertising, and posters and brochures.
- Maintain a registry of child care providers in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
- Maintain related records and statistics and produce reports as required.

Qualifications:

- Early Childhood Education Certificate is an asset, two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- First Aid or willingness to obtain
- Class 5 driver's license
- Knowledge of child care, community resources, and child development an asset
- Successful completion of Agency screening process, including criminal record check

This position is open to all applicants. This position requires union membership.

Hours: 20 hours per week, hours scheduled Monday to Saturday, schedule can be flexible. This is a temporary role until March 31, 2025.

Rate of Pay: $27.54 per hour, plus cost-shared benefits.

As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity, and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you're legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and refugees in Canada with legal status.
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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