Child Development Advocate

2 months ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Macaulay Child Development Centre Full time

Job Summary:

The Parent Education and Support Worker promotes effective parenting and child development by providing parent support and education through evidence-based parenting techniques and early child development strategies. This role involves providing information, referral, and facilitated access to community resources to isolated, high-need/high-risk parents of children birth to six years, including prenatal women in a variety of languages.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct outreach activities to reach vulnerable families and liaise with other agencies to meet the needs of families, including high-risk/isolated families.
  • Provide home visits in accordance with program protocols.
  • Collaborate with public health nurses for Healthy Babies Healthy Children referrals.
  • Establish relationships with families and work with them to identify needs and goals.
  • Implement strategies to facilitate the early identification of children's special needs, such as developmental screening.
  • Carry out educational activities to promote optimal development and well-being of children and model appropriate parenting skills.
  • Provide information on parenting, child development, and child guidance through one-on-one family home visits and parenting sessions in group settings.
  • Provide and promote social support, including the development of parent networks.
  • Link and accompany parents and children to community programs and services.
  • Communicate respectfully and responsively with families, parents, caregivers, and children.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community services and resources to support families.
  • Mentor or supervise students and volunteers.
  • Perform other tasks as delegated or assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Strong parenting skills.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of families living under stress.
  • Knowledge of child development and parenting skills and issues.
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of community resources.
  • Experience designing and facilitating workshops and group training sessions for adults.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish required.
  • Excellent interpersonal and listening skills.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective work partnerships with parents/families, colleagues, and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and identities.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Ability to work all shifts: day, evening, and weekend hours as required.
  • Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize.
  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification.
  • Acceptable Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.

Salary and Benefits:

The Parent Education and Support Worker Salary Scale (starting at $48,268 per annum) with a Competitive Benefits Package (health & dental) and paid time off entitlements (starting at 20 vacation days & 3 float days).

About Macaulay Child Development Centre:

Macaulay Child Development Centre values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group.

Macaulay Child Development Centre offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted by the agency regarding a career opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

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