Child and Family Resource Worker

Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin (CFSPD) is a dynamic, growing family service agency serving all areas of Peel and Dufferin. CFSPD is committed to providing a positive work environment for its employees and excellent services to its clients.

CFSPD is the lead agency to the _Safe Centre of Peel _- a partnership of 24 social service organizations. The Safe Centre of Peel provides co-located, integrated and coordinated services which addresses the needs of individuals experiencing Intimate Partner.

Are you looking to join a fun and dynamic team hoping to make a difference in the community? We want to hear from you

**Why work with us?**

At CFSPD, we believe in the value of community, compassion, and integrity. Join our dedicated team and contribute to meaningful initiatives that support families and individuals in need.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package (pension plan, extended health, dental & insurance benefits), professional development opportunities, and generous leave provisions. Our organization also provides work life balance and free parking

**Position Summary**

CFSPD is currently seeking a Child and Family Resource Worker who will provide a safe, caring, and child-friendly environment to children while their caregivers are accessing services at the Safe Centre of Peel.

The Child and Family Resource Worker reports to the Program Manager. This position will be based in Mississauga, Ontario.

**Responsibilities**
- Develop and facilitate child-focused, developmentally appropriate activities for children of all ages.
- Attend to and support children’s emotional development, educational needs, developmental capacity and behavioural challenges through play-based activities and tools
- Support parents of children who access service by assessing their child-related needs and connecting them to supports, resources, donations and information
- Provide connections and referrals to internal and external programs that support children’s development and parenting capacity.
- Collaborate with The Safe Centre of Peel and CFSPD partner agencies to ensure coherent service delivery for families needing childminding and child-related resources
- Ensure appropriate documentation and statistics are completed, properly stored, and communicated.
- Maintain safe, sanitary, and inclusive childminding spaces.
- Ensure all childminding furniture and equipment is maintained in good working order, and meets safety requirements.
- Ensure all childminding toys are cleaned and disinfected regularly
- Support child minding volunteers and students when they are assisting at the agency.
- Maintain an inventory of supplies for the childminding space.
- Distribute transportation funds, food vouchers and donations to clients as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
- Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certificate preferred.
- Strong communication skills, ability to deal tactfully with children, families, partners, and visitors.
- Knowledge of gender-based violence, its effects on children, child and youth victim/witness issues and comfort working with this population.
- Flexible, creative, organized and motivated; able to take initiative and be a team player.
- First Aid and CPR-C certification.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and MS Outlook.
- Commitment to pro-feminist, anti-oppressive service approach.
- Second language is an asset.
- Enthusiastic, warm and friendly personality, with a demonstrated client-service orientation.
- Independent and self-directed with the capability to operate with mínimal direct

**How to Apply**

Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees.
- **We thank all applicants for their interest in Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin. We will only contact those selected for consideration.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: No less than 35 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brampton, ON L6T 3T6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person