KidsFirst North Prenatal Outreach Coordinator - Sandy Bay

KidsFirst is a voluntary program that supports families with children prenatal to age 3. The program is delivered using a curriculum that enhances parenting knowledge, builds on family strengths, and provides support. The program is a combination of home visiting services, referrals to other agencies, assisting with access to early learning and childcare opportunities, and encouraging the development of family support systems. It is culturally relevant, child centered, family-focused, and strength-based.

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others and would enjoy working for an organization that is progressive and embraces change, full of opportunity for personal and professional growth, values and supports the individuality of its employees and their ideas, KidsFirst North is currently hiring.

Location:  KidsFirst North - Sandy Bay

Start Date: As soon as possible

FTE: Full-time

Term of Employment: Continuing

Salary and Benefits:  According to education and experience.

Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Education (Levels 1, 2, or 3); or LPN, Health Birth Educator or Degree in a related field.  Equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.
• Knowledge in early childhood development, family dynamics, and prevention strategies.
• Must possess effective communication skills (both oral and written) as well as strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, have access to a reliable vehicle, and obtain a $2,000,000.00 liability insurance policy.
• The ability to travel on occasion may be required for the position.

The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:

• Identify, recruit & support prenatal or new postnatal women to enroll & participate in the KFN program.
• Establish and maintain a warm, trusting, and nurturing relationship consistently to ensure continuity for pregnant and postnatal women.
• Enhance family function by building a trusting and supportive relationship with prenatal & postnatal families.
• Facilitate the delivery of the prenatal curriculum with activities that empower families and their relationships/interactions.
• Promote, educate, and create awareness in the community about prenatal education & health care resources and create links and supports for prenatal women including prenatal classes in partnership with local healthcare providers.

Please submit your resume, 3 professional references, and a current criminal record check (file upload options are available at the end of this application).

For more information, please call Rebecca Clark, Program Manager at 306-425-0633 or Rhonda Fiske, Assistant Program Manager at 306-425-8443.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.  Please note that present and/or past employers may be contacted.

We welcome diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.