CHILLIWACK, BC, CANADA .
CONTRACT . AUGUST 18, 2025
Description
Casual Position
Must be available Thursdays 7:30am - 2:30pm
Perinatal Support Worker Assistant is responsible to support the delivery of quality programming of Better Beginnings and Young Parent Better Beginnings programs to ensure safe, non-judgmental, and nurturing environment for child and adult participants, supportive of a healthy pregnancy, optimal early child and family development.
Education, Training and Experience:
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Completion of Secondary school, plus post-secondary education in a related Human/Social Service field.
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Minimum one (1) year experience delivering quality programming for vulnerable families.
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Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance.
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This position may require lifting up to 30lbs.
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Knowledge of health issues regarding pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, early childhood development, parenting, counseling, and substance addictions.
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Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with vulnerable families, community service providers, and group facilitation.
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Training and/or experience in administration of social programming, including statistical and evaluation tools.
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Experience with MS Excel is an asset.
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Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
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Support the Perinatal Support Practitioner deliver a pre- and post-natal education and nutrition program, distribute vitamins and food vouchers, facilitating the program when necessary.
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Develop relationships with parents and provide support to parents to have a healthy pregnancy, birth first 6-months of baby’s life, ensuring the program environment is safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming. Focus on breastfeeding support, attachment parenting and current health research.
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Support and work alongside the Better Beginnings volunteers, including overseeing food preparation and childminding activities performed by Better Beginnings volunteers.
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Liaison as directed by the Perinatal Support Practitioner with community service providers/agencies that offer services to support pregnant mothers, families raising young children, and parenting supports to facilitate a continuum of support.
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Address concerns from participants with the Perinatal Support Practitioner.
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Address incidents and emergencies as needed.
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Maintain statistics and records of service delivery.
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Complete all mandatory learning requirements.
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Performs other relevant duties as may be required.
- Grid 8 Activity Worker – $24.97 plus 10.6% in lieu of benefits
- This position requires BCGEU membership.
- This position is open to all persons.
- This position requires successful completion a criminal record check.
- This position will report to the Early Years Coordinator.
NO phone calls please. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: 12:00 Noon, September 2, 2025
Compensation
$24.97 per hour