Temporary Full Time Parent Support Worker

The Brighter Futures project is funded by Public Health Agency of Canada in partnership with St. Mary’s Home and this position has been designed to support the goals of this project.

Parent Support Services

• Provide general support to the Young Parent Program Director

Parent support:

• Provide participant case management and work with a caseload of parents in a wide range of areas with a focus on parenting, personal safety, personal development, child development, CAS support, legal support, matrix assessments, exit planning, and more
• Act as case manager for internal referrals of BHC young parent participants (except where referral is required)
• Provide one-to-one support to vulnerable pregnant and parenting youth
• Provide short/medium term individual support and goal planning
• Provide crisis intervention, referrals and advocacy when required
• Deliver on the BF workplan by developing, adapting and facilitating groups related to parenting and personal development in an ongoing creative and community responsive manner
• In ongoing evaluation and continuing improvement of programs and services as required by the BF project workplan
• Provide support in a manner which is informed and compatible with the trauma-informed, attachment based and positive parenting philosophy of the Centre

Community involvement:

• Advocate for pregnant youth and young parents in the community as required
• Maintain knowledge of and liaise with relevant community resources
• Project a positive image of the BF project and of Bethany Hope Centre when advocating in the community, participating in outreach strategies, and serving on relevant community committees and teams

Administrative responsibilities:

• Document all interactions with participants and other agencies in a timely manner as per policy
• Maintain appropriate documentation and records for Bethany Hope Centre and as required by The Brighter Futures project
• Other general staff duties as required
• Complete relevant training and continuing education as required
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and other meetings at BHC or with BF as requested by the YPPD and or ED

Education/Certifications:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Worker Diploma; or the equivalent
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Certification in Circle of Security parenting program facilitation (preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in community services
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in counseling, program development and facilitation, working with pregnant and parenting youth

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Proven knowledge of community resources
• Adaptability to deal with changing program needs
• Proven group development and evaluation skills
• Proven group leadership skills/experience
• High level of initiative and ability to work independently and as member of a team
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant computer skills; must be comfortable with learning and using online recording and database
• Knowledge of Infant Mental Health, brain development, positive parenting, and attachment theory
• Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities
• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility
• Willingness to working within the Christian mandate of the Salvation Army

Successful candidate will be required to provide upon hiring:

• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clear internal abuse registry check
• A clean drivers abstract
• Participate in our online Armatus Abuse Training and Health and Safety training required upon hiring, as well as updated annually

HOURS:  25 hours per week, days to be determined

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