Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre Looking for Educational Support Worker at Ottawa, ON Full Time

Job Title: Educational Support Worker
Status: Temporary Part-time
Hours: 12 hours/week – hours would be in the evenings and on weekends.
Salary: $24.757 – $29.126/hr
Contract: January 16, 2023 – March 31, 2023
Application deadline: Until Filled

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Who are we?*

Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative community based, multi-service center. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who are most vulnerable and at risk. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process you require an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

Job Summary
Coordination, planning and delivery of high quality core services as outlined by the Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centre (Early ON) guidelines for children birth to 6 years and their families/caregivers.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Client Service

• Supports educational practices and goals for children that are consistent with– Ontario Curriculum with a focus on math and literacy.
• Demonstrate children’s learning through conversations and written documentation.
• Work with children with special needs and provide adaptations when appropriate
• Planning developmentally appropriate programs for school aged children
• Fostering an environment of learning

Administration

• Performs administrative functions as required by the program.
• Assists in preparation of program and promotional materials and other documents as assigned
• Responsible for room set up and clean up
• Review resource inventory for clients and ensure it is up-to-date.
• Assists in maintaining a healthy and safe environment, ensure appropriate reporting to program supervisors.

Human Resources

• Provides support and assistance to volunteers and/or placement students, where applicable.
• On an annual basis review Centre’s operational guidelines, policies and procedures and other legislation required as it relates to the delivery of services and provide recommendations for the policy reviews.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Follows established policies of off-site organizations where staff are co-located.
• Assuming responsibility for a share of the team tasks (attendance records, site set up, after program clean up, etc.)
• The ability to work collaboratively with others to co-construct understandings and teaching strategies;
• Commitment to building genuine partnerships with others that enable open and constructive conversations

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education

• 3-5 years experience educating children and youth in a professional capacity
• Bachelor of Education, preferred

Professional Experience

• Experience working in a child/youth oriented environment.
• Experience in program planning and delivery in a community setting
• Demonstrated experience with group facilitation
• Excellent knowledge of child development and Ontario’s educational and secondary school curriculum with a focus on math and literacy
• Experience working with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds in a community based setting
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft suite; word, excel, publisher, access, and internet & email and other databases, as required)
• Demonstrates skills in working collaboratively with community partners

Key Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated stress resilience and mental health stamina in the delivery of client services.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including diplomacy, confidentiality and good judgement as well as the ability to tailor your message to your audience from children through to adults.
• Ability to demonstrate strong motivation and ability to take initiative

Personal Suitability/Other Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with adults and children.
• Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Negative Police Record Check – Vulnerable Sector current in the last 6 months
• English and or French is essential, other languages an asset

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $24.76-$29.13 per hour