POSITION TITLE: Childcare Resource & Referral Worker
CLASSIFICATION: Childcare Resource & Referral Worker
PROGRAM: Childcare Resource & Referral Program
REPORTS TO: Department Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Childcare Resource & Referral Facilitator will facilitate the day-to-day activities of the Childcare Resource & Referral Program while providing resource and consultation services to parents, childcare providers and other professionals.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Childcare Resource & Referral Facilitator will have:
· Early Childhood Education Diploma and two years experience in a supervised setting; or
· An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
· All supervised settings to be in services to children.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: The Childcare Resource & Referral Facilitator must demonstrate:
· A high degree and awareness of ethical and professional conduct;
· Cultural, social and economic awareness;
· Empathetic listening and support qualities;
· Tact and diplomacy;
· Sensitivity and a non-judgmental attitude;
· Good boundaries and self care practices;
· A willingness to work flexible hours;
· A person centered practical approach; and
· Good physical health;
· A strong understanding of and a commitment to a feminist informed practice; and
· Capacity of working in extreme crisis and traumatic situations.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: The Childcare Resource & Referral Facilitator will require:
· Excellent organization and prioritizing skills
· Excellent verbal and written communication
· Excellent relationship skills with service recipients, staff, professionals and agency personnel
· Demonstrated ability to prepare and write a variety of reports
· Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver public presentations, meetings and workshops
· Demonstrated familiarity with strategic planning processes
· Demonstrated team building skills and leadership ability
· Demonstrated familiarity with computers and all relevant software programs
· Excellent knowledge of the geographical area, its communities and its resources
· High degree and awareness of ethical professional conduct
· Understanding and competence in working with diverse cultures, particularly aboriginal people
· Ability to mediate and/or resolve conflict
· Valid driver’s license
· Child Safe First Aid and Child CPR Certificate
· W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
· Foodsafe Certificate

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