Canada Summer Jobs - Family Service Worker Assistant
Mothercraft Ottawa is a non-profit multifaceted family support agency offering a wide array of programs for families from pregnancy to school age.
We have 1 position available under the Canada Summer Jobs Program for young people aged 15 to 30 years.
This position is for 8 weeks, June 27-August 26, 2022 37.5 hours per week $17.00 per hour
The Family Service Worker, under the direction of the Director of Children and Family Services, will work as a full member of a bilingual Family Outreach team. The Family Service Worker will assist in implementing the bilingual programming of the Ottawa Centre EarlyON/ON y va programming for all families, especially those most at risk under the guidelines set out by the Ministry of Education by following the four foundations for learning: belonging, well-being, engagement and expression.
The Family Service Worker will work with our EarlyON/ On y va Toy Lending Library, including assessing the accessibility and representation of children and families from all backgrounds (family structure, race, religion, gender, gender expression, and sexual orientation).
This position will work with a small team of staff, volunteers and students to implement culturally inclusive supportive programs that promote growth in all areas of development for children from 0-6 years of age.
All programs are planned to align with the Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centre mandate, guided by family support principles, and delivered within the context of Mothercraft’s mission and strategic plan..
Requirements
- Valid first aid and CPR level C certification, including infant and child
- Satisfactory vulnerable sector check
- Covid vaccinated
Mothercraft Ottawa is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Mothercraft Ottawa will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.
Mothercraft Ottawa strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, Mothercraft Ottawa will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks
Salary: $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Under the Canada Summer Jobs Program, candidates must be between 15-30 years old.
Licence/Certification:
- Standard First Aid and CPR C (preferred)
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check (preferred)
- Covid vacciation (preferred)
Application deadline: 2022-06-10
Expected start date: 2022-06-27