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Parent-Child Support Assistant

Job Posting

Dependent on FundingStart Date: early June 2013End Date: late August 2013Deadline for Applications: May 21, 2013Hours: dependent on fundingWage rate: $15.00

Short Description: To provide support to the Parent Child Counsellors in the Parent-Child Centre.Work within a collaborative approach to provide support to pregnant and parenting youth and theirchildren.

Jessies - The June Callwood Centre for Young Women is a multi-service resource centre for pregnantteenagers, young parents, and their children. Jessies Centre operates from a feminist perspective. Westrive to demonstrate our commitment to feminism, anti-oppression and positive social change in everyaspect of our structure and functioning.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Working with Children:

Provide daily care for children ages 0-4 yrs old, including play, feeding, diapering and sleep routines Plan and implement daily activities such as sensory, music, crafts and outdoor play Model age-appropriate interactions between care providers and children Consistently provide children with opportunities to enhance language development Document parent led routines on forms

Set up and tidy up gross motor equipment on the outdoor deck Maintain the Parent-Child Centre including daily set-up, closing routine and general cleaning and

sanitizing.

Working with Families:

Respect confidentiality for families Assist participants to become familiar with the programs and services Jessies provides for families Provide non judgmental and respectful support for participants in the program Refer parents to the appropriate staff when issues arise that may require intervention Recognize diversity regarding many aspects of participants lives i.e. race, culture, family structure,

income level and source, sexual orientation Use appropriate language and methods of communication when communicating with participants

Be aware and sensitive to the different cultural and spiritual beliefs/practices of participants

Supporting the Centres overall programs

Assist in organizing clothes, toys and equipment distributed is the swap shop Ensure the toys and equipment displayed is safe, clean and developmentally appropriate Answer calls and provide welcoming and informal support at reception Assist with preparing and coordinating supplies needed for weekly summer outings

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Attend weekly summer outings at various locations in the GTA and provide support for families that

attend

Physical Demands of the Nursery Setting

Multiple demands and constant interruption in tasks Lifting, carrying and holding children up to 35lbs. while standing and seated Sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time Kneeling and squatting on the floor during play and supervision of children Outdoor supervision of children and parent activities Exposure to cleaning products i.e. bleach solution

Exposure to bacterial and viral infections Exposure to noise

Eligibility Criteria

The Government of Canada has strict eligibility criteria for these positions. Applicants must be:

between 15 and 30 years of age; registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year (2012/2013) and intend to return

to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year (2013/2014); Canadian citizens or permanent residents or have official refugee protection status under the

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (foreign students are not eligible); and legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and

regulations.

Requirements Some professional and/or personal experience working with youth Understanding issues and barriers relating to pregnant and parenting youth; non-judgmental, pro-choice approach to sex, birth control, parenting, abortion, adoption Positive and friendly demeanor Physically able to lift up to 35lbs Ability to pass a vulnerable persons police check

Second language considered an asset

Application ProcessAll applicants must respond to the following questions and include their responses in their application

1. What concerns, if any do you have for the children of teen parents?2. How does culture impact on parenting?3. How has discrimination affected you personally and professionally? How would your

perspective on racism/discrimination affect your work here at Jessies Centre?

To Apply:Eligible applicants should apply by 12:00 noon on May 21, 2013. Please email your resume, coverletter and responses to the above-listed questions, as a single .doc or .pdf file, tomail@jessiescentre.org

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please, no phone calls.

Jessie's is committed to the principles of employment equity. We strongly encourage applications fromwomen of diverse race and culture groups, aboriginal women, women with disabilities, and LGBTQwomen.