Family Resource Facilitator - temporary (North Vancouver) in Vancouver, British Columbia For Sale

THE PROGRAM: LEARNING TOGETHER THROUGH PLAY AT THE I HOPE FAMILY CENTRE
Learning Together Through Play (LTTP) is the I hope family centre's core program where parents and caregivers with children birth to six can enjoy a warm, inviting, literacy-enriched setting. Each session includes child-led play, craft activities, songs, stories and a healthy snack. Other professionals and programs also help parents and children connect in healthy and secure ways. It operates out of two locations: the Agency's office at 255 West 1st Street and 399 Seymour River Place, adjacent to Maplewood Farm in North Vancouver.
THE JOB:
As a Family Resource Facilitator, you will be part of a team working to provide a playful, stimulating, supportive environment where caregivers, parents and their children (ages 0-6) can grow and learn together. If you have completed the Parent-Child Mother Goose training, you may be called upon to facilitate a group. This position requires you to work at both of the locations.
THE QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have an ECE / FRP certificate or equivalent, as well as the ability to work with diverse populations with diplomacy and tact. Excellent communication skills, knowledge of child development, and the ability to provide guidance to children and information to parents in a kind, caring, non-judgmental manner is required as is the ability to work as part of an integrated team. Experience working in a family resource program, preschool or childcare setting is required and proficiency in a second language is an asset. The successful candidate should also have knowledge of other community resources and programs. Parent-Child Mother Goose training and the use of a vehicle is also an asset.
People of diverse cultures and backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this position.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This is a temporary, 30 hour per week position, beginning September 2012 and ending June 2014. This program does not run in July or August of each year.
The hours of work for this position are:
Monday, Thursdays & Fridays: Full Day
Wednesdays: Morning only
Tuesdays: Exact hours to be determined
(in consultation with supervisor)
Location: North Vancouver
Compensation: available on request
This is a part-time job.
This is at a non-profit organization.
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