We are proudandhonouredto offer services on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of thexmkym(Musqueam), Swxw7mesh (Squamish),Sellwitulh(Tsleil-Waututh), Kwikwetlem (kikm) First Nations.

Opportunity:

Westcoast FamilyCentresSociety (Westcoast) islooking for a Permanent part-time (17.5 hrs/week) Young Parents Support Workerto join our Team in Ridge Meadows This position will report to Team Lead in Tri-Cities.

The Young Parents Support Worker will be responsible for providing parenting education, guidance, and support to young parents facing unique challenges. This role will focus on empowering young parents to enhance their parenting skills, access educational opportunities, and connect with community resources. This role works closely with community partners, educational institutions, and social service organizations to ensure comprehensive support for young parents and their children.

This position will serve the Ridge Meadows communities and will provide service to pregnant and parenting youth and young adults up to 25 years of age with a focus on supporting them in the early years of their childrens development.

Young Parents Support Workers will travel to families homes and within their community to provide a variety of parenting education and supportive interventions that promote healthier family functioning, reduce risk factors, and increase well-being.

JobResponsibilities:

• Engage with pregnant, and parenting youth and young adults on an outreach basis, visiting them in their family homes, local schools, and other community resources.
• Assist pregnant or parenting youth and young adults in setting and achieving their goals.
• Provide support to pregnant or parenting youth and young adults assisting them in addressing social, financial, and emotional issues, such as budgeting, nutrition, stress, and child-rearing throughout their involvement in an educational program.
• Assist young parents to access appropriate resources in the community.
• Act as an advocate for pregnant and parenting youth and young adults.
• Facilitate support and educational groups and plan and implement special events in collaboration with the Early Years team.
• Offer guidance and resources to help young parents develop effective parenting skills and create a nurturing environment for their children, consistent with accepted practice in the field (i.e., redirection, positive reinforcement, modeling problem solving behavior).
• Provide referrals and linkage to additional services for children and/or their parents with other professionals (i.e., behavioural therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, etc.).
• Develop and maintain partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, and social service agencies to ensure a comprehensive network of support for young parents.
• Engage in consultation and case planning with relevant service providers as appropriate.
• Assist with the transition planning of young parents entering and exiting the Young Parent Program, including follow-up support.
• Provide case management activities including goal and service plan development in collaboration with service participants; case monitoring, review, and reporting, while respecting confidentiality.
• Works in collaboration with early years team.
• Participates in quarterly program planning with Family Navigation team and supervisor.
• Attends monthly supervisions with supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or diploma in the social sciences/child and youth care.
• (1) one-year experience working youth, young adults and/or young parents.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR & AED Level C certificate, and Food Safe Certification
• Current MANDT certification
• Proficient knowledge of Computer operating systems (MS Word, Excel, Office, Customer Management Systems)
• Indigenous cultural safety training is an asset.

SkillsYouBring:

• Demonstrated proficiency in group facilitation with youth and young adult parents.
• Demonstrated proficiency in collaborative activities such as program planning and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to build and nurture strong working relationships with colleagues and collaterals.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position (i.e., carrying babies)
• Strong writing and editing skills for reports and documents with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Requirements:

The Young Parents Support Worker will primarily work in an office or community-based setting. Some evening or weekend work might be required to accommodate the availability of service participants. The position may involve travel within the community to meet clients or attend meetings with partner organizations. Class 5 Drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle along with clean driving record is required for this position.

Why Work for Westcoast:

Bepartofagrassroots community-basedagencycommittedtodevelopingandstrengtheningour community together. As aWestcoastemployee, you will benefit from:

• An opportunity to be a part of a hands-on mentoring experience, throughrole-modelingandcoaching.
• Makingadifferenceinyourlocalcommunity
• A chance to do meaningful work with a committed team of professionals.
• Contribute to our commitmenttobeing an inclusive and culturally safe environment for all.
• Join us in beingalliesto Indigenous peoples,on our journey to reconciliation.

About Westcoast:

Westcoast FamilyCentresSociety is a multi-service community-based non-profit organization delivering child-centered, evidence-based programs and services to children and families in the Lower Mainland. Our mission is tostrengthen and develop healthy relationships between children, their families, and their communities. Ourprograms and services aim to address the unique and variedchallengesfacedbyvulnerablefamilies.

Joining the WFC team is an opportunity to be apart of a team where your skills and knowledge will make a positive impact in the lives of children and families.WFC takes pride in creating inclusive spaces, where its diverse workforce canthrive.

Westcoast FamilyCentresSociety is committed tocreating employment equity andproviding all candidates with accessibility throughout the recruitment process.WFC encouragesapplications frompeopleofallgenderidentitiesandexpressions,personswithdisabilities,Indigenouspeoples, andracialized peoples.

Should you requireassistance or accommodation at any time throughout the application or recruitment processes,please email Human Resources Departmentfor confidential support.