Part-time Housing Support Worker/childminder

**Job Type**:Part-Time (20 Hours a week guaranteed)

**Location**:1181 Branion Drive, Prince Albert, SK

**Reports to**: Kindred Spirit Manager & Supervisor

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of ECE Diploma or equivalent experience would be an asset;
- Experience in Childcare is required;
- Experience in human services, supported housing, or with persons with disabilities/addictions;
- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture;
- Must pass Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check;
- Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License - **Those without a Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's License need not apply;**:

- Reliable transportation;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Computer Skills;
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
- Excellent time management skills;
**Remuneration**:$22.62 per hour

**About the YWCA**:YWCA Prince Albert is a friendly and rewarding place to work. There are many opportunities for advancement for hard-working, positive, team-oriented people.

**YWCA Additional Benefits**:

- Paid vacation days;
- Paid sick time;
- Benefit packages - life insurance, health, dental, LTD (Employee pays portion);
- 5% matching pension plan;
- Professional development opportunities;

**Responsibilities**:

- Work as part of a team to provide childcare & housing support for clients in a flexible, compassionate, and responsible manner;
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and compassionate environment protecting the wellbeing of the children;
- Plan, provide, and take part in play-based activities that stimulate and support children's intellectual, physical, social, emotional, & language development;
- Listening to, encouraging, enabling, stimulating, and ensuring the safekeeping of children;
- Provision of refreshments, encouraging healthy eating, and promoting a healthy lifestyle;
- Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, and outings to local points of interest;
- Providing opportunities to express creativity through art, dramatic play, music, & physical activity;
- Communicate effectively with parents, other staff members, and management regarding the children in the care of the childminder;
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers

**Duties**:

- Review on-call schedule;
- Maintain written and computerized records, and compile documentation of your childminding shift;
- Be available to respond to client needs and requests where reasonable in a friendly and courteous manner;
- Assist with building cleanliness, and cleaning up after each activity with the children/child;
- Ensure property security alarms and cameras are on and functional;
- Assist Program Staff when requested, to ensure the safety of staff and residents;
- Responsible for maintaining clear and concise logs of all unusual occurrences or suspicious activities;
- Be familiar with Kindred Spirit emergency procedures;
- Respond to accidents, emergencies, and critical incidents, and notify the appropriate authorities & individuals (on-call staff, Supervisor, Manager);
- Administer First Aid/CPR as required;
- Ensure Incident Reports are completed;
- Be available for community members for mentorship and consultations;
- Be available for community members for mentorship & consultations;
- Assist community members, guests, and employees during emergencies;
- Be aware of emergency procedures in the event of the need for building evacuation;
- Transport clients following established client transportation policies/protocols;
- Provide culturally sensitive outreach, individual case management, and other needed services to clients;
- Provide individually tailored services to each client, e.g., housing placement, independent living skills, appointment escorts, home visits, family counselling;
- Aid clients in their homes and the community to allow them to participate safely and as independently as possible with dignity and respect;
- Assist with building cleanliness & safety;
- Must work respectfully within a diverse environment and respect confidentiality;
- Hourly checks of client apartments and support the families; needs according to their individual case plans;
- Meal preparation as required;
- Participate in/plan evening social and cultural events with clients;
- Participate in training offered through the organization;
- Must follow emergency procedures, safety, and security policies at all times;
- Maintain client confidentiality at all times;
- Debrief with shift rotation;
- All other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by management;
**Probation**:All YWCA Prince Albert positions contain a three-month probation period.