Infant Development Program Facilitator

PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER (Onsite)

CLOSES: Open Until Filled

Join the Ayás Mén̓men Department as the Infant Development Program Facilitator. In this role, you will provide direct family-centered support to infants and families, helping guide healthy developmental outcomes through culturally grounded, inclusive, and relational service delivery. You will walk alongside families, supporting their strengths, goals, and wellness pathways, contributing to the Nation's generational shift towards health, belonging, and confidence rooted in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh ways of being.

The Infant Development Program Facilitator delivers programming, developmental support, home visits, assessments and resource navigation for families, while building strong relationships within community, and upholding safety, connectedness, prevention and cultural identity for our youngest learners.

• Conduct home/community visits and complete developmental assessments for infants to monitor growth and developmental needs.
• Support families in identifying priorities, goals and developmental needs for their infants, encouraging shared decision making and confidence building.
• Design, plan and provide individualized infant development programs tailored to family needs and cultural context.
• Provide parent education sessions, workshops and coaching related to infant development, parenting skills, disability support, transitions and access to programs.
• Maintain accurate documentation, case notes, reports and provide up-to-date resources and research for families.
• Provide referrals, resource linking, and connection to agencies, specialists and supports where needed.
• Promote awareness of programming within the community and participate in community-based engagement opportunities.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively within Ayás Mén̓men Early Years & Youth Services team to support service delivery, case coordination, and holistic wraparound supports.

• Bachelor's Degree OR Diploma specializing in Child Development, First Nation Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Human Studies or related field.
• Related experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience working with infants, families and early years developmental support.
• Experience working within a First Nations context is considered a strong asset.
• Intermediate experience using MS Office and technology platforms.
• Strong emotional intelligence, patience, cultural humility, professionalism and trauma-informed approach.
• Able to hold space with empathy, confidentiality, integrity and grounded relational practice.
• Strong interpersonal communication and ability to collaborate within family-centered interdisciplinary teams.
• Able to facilitate learning in ways that uphold respect, identity, family connection, and community values.
• Cultural awareness and deep respect for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw values, language, and traditions.

• Impactful Work – Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw'úḵw'ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw'is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging)
• Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
• Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh (guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

Salary: $62,500 - $87,500

Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.

Join us in building a future rooted in culture, values, and community strength. Your work matters here. #Workwithpurpose1