Group Facilitator: Best Babies Program

16 hours ago


Victoria, Canada BGC South Vancouver Island Full time

_For full job posting, visit the careers page on our website _bgcsvi.org_

**Position Details**

**Wage**: $22-23.50 per hour
**Status**: Permanent Part Time
**Hours**: 8-16 hours per week
**Shift**:Monday to Friday, core group facilitation takes place between 10am-2pm on Tuesdays, remaining work hours can be flexibly scheduled
**Expected Start Date**: ASAP
**Location**: Westshore
**Opportunities**:Professional development, supportive work/life balance, training and development, career opportunities and advancement

**Position Summary**

The Group Facilitator will provide program delivery of our Best Babies group programs. Best Babies is an ongoing weekly program funded through the Vancouver Island Health Authority and offers support to pregnant women and their newborns up to 6 weeks of age. Women attend weekly group sessions that cover topics including prenatal education, health, nutrition and infant care. Women have an opportunity to socialize over a nutritious lunch. Parents also receive food vouchers, bus tickets, vitamins, information and other support when needed.

The Group Facilitator will create, collaborate, advertise, plan and facilitate - co-facilitate groups with a Public Health Nurse according to mandate and participant needs. There may be an opportunity to work alongside other BGCVIC programming.

**Desired Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education in a relevant human services field
- Demonstrated knowledge of infant development
- Baby First Aid/CPR
- Proof of double vaccination required
- Additional Consideration Will Be Given To Those Who Have: _
- Experience facilitating curriculum-based Parenting programs
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of adult learning
- Strong program planning and organizational skills
- Knowledge of community-based resources for parents, an asset
- Competency in database computer programs
- Able to work independently
- Extensive experience in group facilitation
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in parent support
**To Apply**
- In the first line of your cover letter, please use our tag line **_“Opportunity Changes Everything”_**:

- We thank all who apply. In align with our mission, we strive to create safe, supportive places and welcome all to apply.
**_Important Note Regarding COVID-19_**
- This is a front-line position working in direct contact with youth, and it is considered safe according to governmental guidelines for pandemic outbreaks.
- As an organization we are taking the necessary precautions and adhering to all Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) recommendations on sanitization and social distancing in close proximity.
- This position requires double COVID-19 vaccination
- Interested by the opportunity but not sure how to make it fit? Start the conversation and let’s discuss options Please feel free to reach out with inquiries or for more information via the careers page on our website _bgcsvi.org_

**_In alignment with our 5 Core Values, BGC South Vancouver Island is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming diversity and inclusivity in all practices within the organization_**

**_BGC South Vancouver Island acknowledges the Lkwungen, W̱SÁNEĆ, T’sou-ke, MÁlexeŁ and Scia’new people, whose traditional territories we live and work upon each day_**

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

**Salary**: $22.00-$23.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

- Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)



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