Family Resource Worker

SUDBURY BETTER BEGINNINGS BETTER FUTURES

In accordance with the personnel policies of Better Beginnings Better Futures, the following opportunity is being posted internally and externally for the position of Family Resource Worker. Applicants must be graduates of the Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or Early Childhood Education programs. Better Beginnings Better Futures is an equal opportunity employer and aims to select the best qualified individual for each position.

The agency supports a policy of internal promotion and professional development. In practice, all permanent positions will be posted. Internal and external postings may occur simultaneously, based on operational requirements.

**This is a contract position, from August 25 th, 2025, to June 26 th, 2026, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, some evenings are required and one Saturday per month to work within the EarlyON Child and Family Centre.**
- General job description attached_

Position: Family Resource Worker

Responsible to: Manager of Family and Youth Programs

Position Summary:
The Family Resource Worker creates welcoming, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environments for children (0-6 years) and their caregivers. Through play-based learning, group activities, and responsive support, the Facilitator promotes healthy child development and strengthens positive adult-child relationships. This role involves planning and delivering engaging programming, modeling positive interactions, and connecting families to resources and community supports in alignment with the “How Does Learning Happen?” framework.

Purpose of the Position:
1. **Support Child Development**:

- Create age-appropriate learning opportunities that align with “How Does Learning

Happen?”—Ontario’s pedagogical framework.
- Model positive interactions and support developmental milestones through play-based learning.

2. **Strengthen Parenting Skills**:

- Provide resources, workshops, and informal support to caregivers to build confidence and

knowledge with parenting.
- Offer strategies for behavior guidance, routine-building, and managing common parenting

challenges.

3. **Enhance Family Well-being**:

- Build trusting relationships with families, offering emotional support and referrals to relevant

community services (e.g., housing, food security, mental health, or prenatal care).
- Identify and support families who may be experiencing stress, isolation, or financial hardship.

4. **Promote Social Inclusion and Community Belonging**:

- Create inclusive, culturally sensitive, and non-judgmental spaces for families from diverse

backgrounds.
- Facilitate connections between families, encouraging peer support and community engagement.

5**. Coordinate and Facilitate Programming**:

- Plan and lead engaging playgroups, early learning activities, community outings, and parent

education sessions.
- Ensure programming is responsive to the interests and needs of the families served.

6.** Act as a Bridge to Services**:

- Collaborate with other community organizations, Indigenous cultural educators, and other

partners.
- Help families navigate child care systems, health care, early intervention etc.

**General Knowledge Skills and Abilities**

**Qualifications**:

- Social Worker Diploma or Degree
- Child and Youth Care Diploma or Degree
- Early Childhood Education diploma - Registered member of the College of Early Childhood

Educators of Ontario.
- Valid Standard First Aid and Level “C” CPR.
- Negative criminal records background check.
- Valid driver’s license.

**Knowledge**

The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

- Knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Early years Policy Framework and How Does

Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years (Ontario’s Early Years Policy

Framework, How Does Learning Happen, the Vision/Mission and policies of BBBF and in

compliance with the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA) and Ontario Regulation

137/15 (hereafter O. Reg. 137/15 or the Regulation).
- Knowledge of EarlyON Child and Family Centres for children and youth.
- An understanding of the Donovan/Flour Mill neighbourhoods and the Greater City of Sudbury
- Understand the issues, stereotypes and stigmas surrounding pregnant and parenting teens
- Understand the determinants of health
- Understand the issues that surround poverty
- Group facilitation
- Strong knowledge of community resources.

**Skills**

The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:

- Strong facilitation and presentation skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Basic counseling skills
- Basic accounting skills
- Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet, word
- processing, graphics and website development at a highly proficient level
- Stress management skills
- Strong time management skills
- Ability and aptitude to multi-task
- Leadership skills

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