EXPERIENCE:

• Two to three (2-3) years’ experience working in child care including developing and implementing activities.
• Experience working with privacy protected information
• Experience working with First Nations organizations and/or communities
• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team and service providers

KNOWLEDGE:

• Mature individual with a Grade 12 diploma and an Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate, Child and Youth Care Certificate, or a related Social/Human Services diploma.
• Knowledge of theories, practices and principles relative to child development, particularly relative to First Nations in BC, including the current programs and services available

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to child/family privacy
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with employees and the public
• Good organizational skills and able to handle competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills (written and oral); ability to listen and ask questions for clarification
• Good computer skills and able to use MS Office Suite applications and web-based conferencing platforms (Zoom, MS Teams, etc.)

The Aboriginal Infant Development Program (AIDP) Worker provides, creates, and implements programs for infants and children (0-6 years of age) who may be experiencing developmental delays or who may be at risk for a developmental delay. They do this by providing support services to families at the Deh Zona Family Centre and within the community. Focusing on family strengths, the AIDP Worker designs and implements services, supports families with system navigation and advocacy, and provides a range of social and educational information and resources.
The primary responsibility of this role is to provide family-centered services that promote skills to increase families’ understanding of infant and child development. The AIDP Worker supports families to achieve the common goal of promoting the well-being of infants and children. Other related duties.