Job Type: Full-time

Term: Indefinite

Wage: $32.00 – 35.00 per hour

Program Name: Family Development Program

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work Location: 10095, Whalley bvld, Surrey, BC.

“Looking for an Experienced, Knowledgeable & Passionate Individual to assist in offering Doula Support to High-Risk Mothers in the community”

About Us:

The Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association is a non-profit organization that provides a diverse range of culturally safe and supportive services to Aboriginal people in Surrey and the Fraser Salish region. The Friendship Centre works from a decolonizing perspective, and as such, works to strengthen family bonds between generations and within the family.

About Surrey:

The City of Surrey is one of 21 municipalities in Metro Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. We are located on the Lower Mainland on the south side of the Fraser River and share a border with the United States of America. Surrey is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Salish Peoples, including the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and Semiahma (Semiahmoo) land-based nations.

Position Summary:

The primary role of the MCH Doula support worker is to offer administrative and doula support to FRAFCA’s MCH High-Risk Doula Program. The candidate must be experienced and knowledgeable on traditional indigenous practices and have a strong emotional intelligence capacity to offer uninterrupted support to High-Risk Expectant mothers in the community. The candidate will act as primary doula in absence of the lead doula worker within the program.

Why FRAFCA:

Opportunity to work alongside cultural knowledge keepers & Elders
Holistic, culturally safe, approaches to serving our clients and community.
Freedom to share and observe own cultural practices (i.e. smudging in the office)
Access Work B.C Employers Training grants and other bursaries to fund training & other professional development
5 annual paid sick/personal leave days after 3 months of continous employment
Paid vacation days (up to 25 days based on years of service)
Offices located along main transportation routes. Main office by the Skytrain station.
Parking available on-site

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide direct support to high-risk birth keeper
Connect clients with other internal programs – MCFD, internal referrals, housing, outreach, AIDP, etc.
Build community capacity for the program
Plan trainings for new doulas coming on board to build the doula program
Support high risk birth-keeper to initiate and manage a high risk postnatal group at FRAFCA
Support FRAFCA clients when high-risk doula is unavailable
Ensure donations are received according to the need of the clients – Monetary donations, diapers, formulas, food hampers, etc.
Develop new ways of immediate support for moms
Generate monthly/quarterly stats and narrative reports for funders
Periodically apply for new funds/grants/supports
Report to manager and attend regular meetings for program updates
Other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

An undergraduate degree in a related field (i.e. child and youth care, early education, social work, etc.). An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered including years of service in the field, demonstrated experience, and combination of other relevant certifications as outlined below.
Experience and knowledge of offering doula services to mothers
Knowledge of Doula support activities
Knowledge of services available in the community
Experience or knowledge of counselling
Well developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Competent Computer skills in Word and Excel.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a professional manner
Strong organizational, time management and general management skills
Strong commitment to a family-centered philosophy
Familiarity with Aboriginal culture, language and traditions an asset, as well as extensive knowledge of social-economic issues effecting urban Aboriginal children and families on and off reserve a requirement.
Adhere to FRAFCA’s Code of Ethics
Hold a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license and have own reliable vehicle.
Criminal record and review checks are required for all employees of FRAFCA
We thank all that apply, but only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Open until suitable candidate is found.
- Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference may be given to Aboriginal Applicants.
“We are committed to the National Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. FRAFCA is engaged primarily in promoting or serving the interests of Indigenous peoples, FRAFCA prioritizes employment to Indigenous peoples. Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants, unless that preference or employment would constitute a discriminatory practice under the Canadian Human Rights Act.”

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