Emergency Receiving Home Workers

The Emergency Receiving Home Worker is responsible for the intake process, crisis intervention procedures and child-in-care procedures.The Emergency Receiving Home Worker is responsible for the safety and supervision of children in their care, as well as meal preparation and maintaining daily routines. The Emergency Receiving Home Worker must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children who come into the CUMFI Children's Emergency Receiving Home at varying hours.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support childcare with a philosophy of building on strengths and supporting challenges.
• Conduct the intake / discharge process of the children.
• Work through the intake process: opening file, collecting information and determining areas of strength and challenges to support the children.
• Case Management, Crisis Intervention procedures, child protection and child-in-care services and protocols.
• Foster a team approach with other staff and stakeholders.
• Provide one on one support to children to create stability and a personally satisfying quality of life.
• Provide one-on-one support to clients in:
• Accessing required services and resources, medical, dental and counselling, etc.
• Identify signs of emotional or development problems in children and bring them to the Director's attention.
• Keep contact notes on a regular basis.
• Provide travel when required for appointments, school, daycare, etc.
• Administering medication(s).

· Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.

· Instruct children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.

· Read to children, and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.

· Organize, participate, and monitor in recreational activities, such as games.

· Assist in preparing food for children and serve meals and refreshments to children and regulate rest periods.

· Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.

· Dress children and change diapers.

· Help children with homework and schoolwork.

· Perform housekeeping duties such as cleaning and dishwashing after meal preparation.

· Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.

· Discipline children and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books.

• Create schedules of daily activities.

· Assist in preparing food for children and serve meals and refreshments to children and regulate rest periods.

· Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.

· Accompany children on approved planned outings.

· Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to the Director's attention.

Additional responsibilities:

• Knowledge of safety and emergency procedures; participation in childcare/staff meetings.
• Perform other duties related to this position, as directed by the Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Early Childhood Education or related field of study and / or a suitable combination of training and extensive training in working with children.

· Strong understanding of child development and human behavior.

· An understanding of the barriers to healthy living can contribute to higher risk for child abuse and neglect.

· Knowledge and understanding of the history of Aboriginal peoples and their socio-economic backgrounds.

· Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Record Check.

· ASIST Certificate.

· Food Safety Certificate.

· Standard First Aid and CPR.

• Respectful of confidentiality.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Flexible schedule
• Vision care

Work Location: In person