Early Learning Worker

Thessalon

Other

POSTED: 3 weeks ago

Thessalon First Nation

4881

July 31, 2024

Full Time

Early Learning Worker
Full Time Position
The Early Learning Worker is responsible to coordinate the delivery of an Early Learning Program to members of Thessalon First Nation. The Early Learning Worker will liaise with internal and external community partners to develop, implement and deliver safe culturally relevant programming for the TFN Community. The Early Learning Worker assist education staff, teachers and parents to assist with one-on-one early learning plans. The Early Learning Worker will be an active member of Health and Social Services Team and participate in the circle of care meetings.

Accountability:
The position will be directly accountable to the Director of Health and Social Services and ultimately to the Thessalon First Nation Chief and Council.

Responsibilities:
-Identify and introduce best practices for children to grow and develop in a healthy safe manner that contributes to personal, family and community wellness;
-Plan, implement and facilitate Aboriginal Healthy Babies/Healthy Children programming for children 0-6 years old;
-Complete Looksee/Nippissing Development Screening;
-Plan, facilitate and/or coordinate a range of evidence-based primary prevention workshops, activities, programs and/or presentations for children, parents, and community using age-appropriate resources and technology;
-Plan and implement a children's recreation program;
-Plan and facilitate evidence-based secondary prevention and/or educational programs to at risk children and families on an individual or group basis, at individual homes or community sites; homes or community sites;
-implement social marketing strategies to promote wellness, programs/services and recruit participants;
-work collaboratively with referring agencies to identify at risk children and families and their needs;
-Collaborate on the planning and implementation of a variety of community events to promote personal, family and community wellness;
-Plan, facilitate and/or coordinate child focused workshops and/or educational programs to share and transfer Anishinaabe traditional knowledge and/or practices;
-Plan and facilitate evidence -based secondary prevention and/or educational programs to at risk children and families on an individual or group basis, at individual homes community sites;
-Demonstrate consistent ability to maintain positive working relationships; collaborate with relevant programs and/or activities; refer to other programs and services as needs are identified; collaborate as a member of the Health and Social Services Team and other assigned community development initiatives;
-Participate in regular supervision, staff meetings and prepare and submit annual work plans
-provide occasional briefing notes and/ or position papers as assigned;
-participate in training opportunities to continually develop professional knowledge and skills;

Disclaimer:
The above job description is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, working conditions or skills required for this position. Thessalon First Nation reserves the right to modify job duties or the job description at any time.

-Must possess a college diploma and/or preferably a university degree in Social/Human Services
-Experience in working with Aboriginal families/or working within Aboriginal communities
-Must possess a valid driver's license and have possession of a reliable vehicle.
-Knowledge, understanding, respect and sensitivity of Anishinabek culture, traditions and the Seven Grandfather Teachings.
-Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of and Child and Family Services Act, programs, and services particularly as they relate to First Nations.
-Familiar with computer applications.
-Must possess skill in establishing and maintaining relationships with the community members, health and social team members, external partners and general public.
-Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
-Must be able to provide a clear CPIC and Vulnerable Sector Check.