The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting health, wellness, safety, and inclusion across far west Ottawa. Since 1986, WOCRC has supported individuals and families through a wide range of community, social, and health services designed to strengthen and empower the communities we serve.
Our programs support children, youth, families, newcomers, seniors, and individuals experiencing crisis or social isolation through counselling, housing and violence against women services, community development initiatives, health promotion, and family support programming.
At WOCRC, we are committed to fostering healthy, inclusive, vibrant, and resilient communities where individuals feel supported, connected, and empowered to thrive.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Family Resource Worker coordinates and delivers programs and services that support the needs of parents / care providers and children birth to 6 years in the communities of Kanata, West Carleton and Stittsville.
The position supports the Centre-wide and strategic level health promotion and community development activities, including community assessments and program evaluation activities.
This a full-time permanent position at 35 hours a week with an annual salary range of $49,313 to $51,306. This is a Monday - Friday rotation schedule with two evenings per week.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Program Development and Delivery
- Develop playgroups and activities for children
- Promoting child development and encouraging parent/ care provider-child interaction;
- Using the recreational resources available in the community;
- Managing and coordinating the planning of the playgroups and activities;
- Using modeling for the parent/ care provider in the relation with the child;
- Ensuring the parent/care provider understands the reason and the impact of the activities;
- Presenting activities in a dynamic and stimulating fashion for the child, in collaboration with the parent/care provider;
- Ensuring integration and adaptation of children and parent/care providers.
- Assist parent/care providers to increase their awareness of child development
- Providing information and referral to parent/care providers;
- Providing education services for parent/care providers through workshops and other training opportunities;
- Supporting parent/care providers in identifying their needs;
- Assisting parent/care providers to identify their strengths and limitations to help improve their child’s and their own quality of life;
- Linking and referring care providers to other programs offered by the CRC and other community organizations.
- Coordinating and delivering early learning programs and services throughout our communities, including rural, in local schools and in the EYC;
- Planning programs that will stimulate interest and curiosity through collaboration with parent/care providers, placement students and volunteers;
- Providing support and training to volunteers as required;
- Creating a sense of program ownership and engagement with parent/care providers as well as with partnering organizations
- Developing, coordinating and delivering programs and services that are aligned with community needs, trends and gaps based on client feedback and data such as EDI and Census data as well as in consultation with partnering organizations;
- Performing program evaluation in collaboration with participants, volunteers and partners;
- Maintaining and developing professional competence and quality assurance through appropriate continuing education methods; to support both family resource worker and community development role and responsibilities;
- Reporting data using the CRC data base (CIMS) to support funder reporting requirements;
- Providing information for the web-site.
Outreach, Connecting and Participating in the Community
- Serve as ambassador to ensure that services are accessible, and the general public is informed regarding EYC services
- Promoting participation of parent/care providers, and the community, in activities designated to educate and/or advocate for healthy child development;
- Work in collaboration with the Communications department to develop promotional and marketing strategies to increase awareness of our programs and services
- Participating in community groups regarding issues and services relevant to the 0– 6 population;
- Contributing to the creation and distribution of materials and resources related to the activities of the EYC;
- Establishing and maintaining links with community groups and agencies to facilitate a positive working relationship.
Training, facilitation and event planning
- Providing training to community groups and/or participating in community events to promote programs and services;
- Preparing and presenting awareness training and care provider focused information sessions in partnership with other services;
Other
All WOCRC employees have some fundamental responsibilities that go beyond the confines of their occupations. These include:
- Ensuring that the commitment to diversity is understood and respected. This includes diversity of culture, language, faith expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic resources and degrees of physical (dis)ability;
- Working in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the determinants of health
- Maintaining up-to-date professional skills and knowledge through formal and informal training;
- Acting as an “ambassador” for WOCRC within and outside the Centre by creating an awareness of WOCRC programs and promoting services offered;
- Compliance with all mandated legal/regulatory requirements related to working at WOCRC (Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety, standards of professional conduct);
- Maintaining awareness of and compliance with WOCRC policies and procedures;
- Maintaining awareness of and compliance with funder requirements, policies, procedures and regulations;
- Working in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk in keeping with Privacy and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures;
- Supporting the Centre’s student and volunteer placement programs;
- Working during both regular and extended hours of operation in locations identified by the Centre;
- Perform other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- Post-secondary diploma in early childhood education with registration at the College of Early Childhood Educators
- Two years’ experience in an early learning environment, working with children, parents and care providers.
- Experience working in partnership with other early years providers in a service integration framework.
- Knowledge of the day nurseries act
- Knowledge of Ontario Early years Framework
- Knowledge of Early training for Every Child today (ELECT)
- Knowledge of “How does Learning Happen” Pedagogy
- First Aid and CPR training
- Experience with and sensitivity to minority groups, people of different age and income groups and an awareness of the issues that affect rural populations
Competencies:
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in remote locations
- Demonstrated autonomy and initiative
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary team environment
- Demonstrated ability to work within an Equity inclusion framework
Language:
- Ability to communicate fluently in English, spoken and written.
- Ability to communicate fluently in French, spoken and written, an asset.
- Other languages reflective of the community we serve an asset.
Computer Competencies:
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products
- Familiarity with Data Management Systems
Other:
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required with valid insurance.
- Requirement to work flexible hours (daytime, evenings, and weekends)
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC) is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
WOCRC welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, newcomers, and individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
We are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to contact Human Resources via email at [email protected].
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, due to the volume of applications received, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
This role represents an existing vacancy.
