Parent Infant Advisor

Sagamok Anishnawbek

Social Services, Healthcare

POSTED: 4 days ago

Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation

5214

January 24, 2025

Full Time

PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PARENT INFANT ADVISOR - Family & Community Support Services
Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 (based on experience)

JOB SUMMARY
The Parent Infant Advisor is responsible for providing family centered in-home support and intervention to parents whose infants or children (0-6 years) are at risk of physical, communicative, cognitive and/or psychological delays or problems.

The Parent Infant Advisor will assess the infant or child's level of functioning and develop an individual service and training plan with the parent and/or support the family by building on their strengths, developing their parenting skills, helping them connect with local resources, and promoting the growth and development of healthy babies and young children.

POSITION DUTIES
- Conducts assessments of family needs as it related to the child's development, and screening and assessments of relevant developmental functioning levels of infant or child while ensuring while the family is part of the identification planning process.
- Establishes early intervention plan, including service and training plans, for infants and parents in conjunction with families as individually, developmentally, and culturally appropriate.
- Provides appropriate training to the parents or family members to facilitate and maintain ongoing development of the child.
- Carries out regular home visits to implement individual service plans, monitor progress, reassess needs, and initiate changes as required.
- Provides supportive counseling to the families as it requires.
- Make telephone contacts with all mothers within 48 hours of discharge from hospital.
- Assist families in accessing other community services and make appropriate referrals as required.
- Coordinates and collaborates with other community children's services provide effective coordinated service interventions to meet individual infants, children's, and their parent needs.
- Plans and prepares relevant material and resources for development education and demonstration in the home.
- Maintains files and content of files (reports, correspondence, records, and forms) and ensures their confidentiality in the home.
- In consultation with supervisor, maintain a waiting list and prioritize families requiring services.

QUALIFICATIONS
- An accredited University degree in Social Science such as Psychology, Social Work or Registered Nursing with credits relating to child development is preferred.
- A college diploma in Early Childhood Education will be considered.
- A minimum of one year's work experience with families and children, specifically in child and or infant care and development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to plan, assess, organize, manage time, and work in a team setting effectively.
- Knowledge and experience in family dynamics, effective interviewing techniques, and adult training.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and programs.
- Ojibway language, knowledge and appreciation of Native culture and heritage are definite assets.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Must be a member or resident of Sagamok Anishnawbek.
- Current CPR or First Aid Certification.
- Must provide clear CPIC.
- Must have Valid Driver's License and use of own vehicle.
- Able to work flexible hours when required.
- Must sign & maintain confidentiality.