Parent Education & Support Worker at MACAULAY CHILD DEVELOPMENT

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

49716.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Parenting Skills, Child Development, Community Resources, Workshop Facilitation, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Listening Skills, Computer Literacy, Time Management, First Aid Certification, Police Reference Check, Teamwork, Independent Work, Cultural Sensitivity, Goal Setting, Outreach Activities

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Helping kids, families and communities thrive since 1932. www.macaulaycentres.org [http://www.macaulaycentres.org/] To learn more, watch our video here [https://youtu.be/YwDXaqT3XDo?si=lIT9hD1d5UD7YCON] ---------------------------------------- Parent Education and Support Worker Temporary full time HOURS OF WORK: 35 Hours/Week START DATE/TERM: Immediate - March 31, 2026 OPENINGS: 3 REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Family Education & Support Programs ---------------------------------------- POSITION SUMMARY: The Parent Education and Support Worker promotes effective parenting/caregiving and child development by providing parent support and education through evidence-based parenting techniques and early child development strategies and by providing information, referral and facilitated access to community resources to isolated, high need/high-risk parents of children birth to six years, including prenatal women in a variety of languages. ---------------------------------------- RESPONSIBILITIES: * Conduct a range of outreach activities to reach vulnerable families and liaise with other agencies to reach and meet the needs of families, including high risk/isolated families * Provide home visits in accordance with program protocols * Provide service in collaboration with public health nurses for Healthy Babies Healthy Children referrals * Establish relationship with families and work with them to identify needs and goals * Implement strategies to facilitate the early identification of children’s special needs (such as developmental screening) * Carry out a range of educational activities to promote optimal development and well-being of children and model appropriate parenting skills * Provide information on parenting, child development and child guidance through 1:1 family home visits and parenting sessions in group settings * Provide and promote social support, including the development of parent networks * Link and accompany parents and children to community programs and services * Communicate respectfully and responsively with families, parents, caregivers and children. * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community services and resources to support families * Mentor or supervise students and volunteers * Perform other tasks as delegated or assigned QUALIFICATIONS: * Strong parenting skills * Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of families living under stress * Knowledge of child development and parenting skills and issues * Demonstrated extensive knowledge of community resources * Experience designing and facilitating workshops and group training sessions for adults * Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and a second language required * Excellent interpersonal and listening skills * Computer literacy * Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective work partnerships with parents/families, colleagues and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities * Ability to work independently and as a member of a team * Ability to work all shifts: day, evening and weekend hours as required * Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize * Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification * Acceptable Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check ---------------------------------------- SALARY: Parent Education and Support Worker Salary Scale (starting at $27.32/ $49,716 per annum) with Competitive Benefits Package (health & dental) and paid time off entitlements (starting at 20 vacation days & 3 float days). ---------------------------------------- THIS POSITION IS WITHIN THE CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT. Internal candidates: Apply through the Internal Career Centre on ADP Sign In | ADP WFNPORTAL [https://online.adp.com/signin/v1/?APPID=WFNPortal&productId=80e309c3-7085-bae1-e053-3505430b5495&returnURL=https://workforcenow.adp.com/&callingAppId=WFN&TARGET=-SM-https://workforcenow.adp.com/theme/admin.html]. External candidates: Apply through the Macaulay Job Opportunities Page at https://macaulaycentre.org/opportunities/job-opportunities/ [https://macaulaycentre.org/opportunities/job-opportunities/] INTERNAL APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT: January 19, 2026 – January 23, 2026 DATE POSTED: January 19, 2026 ---------------------------------------- Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group. Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted by the agency regarding a career opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This document is available in alternate formats upon request. Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.

Responsibilities

The Parent Education and Support Worker conducts outreach activities to support vulnerable families and provides home visits to assess needs. They implement educational activities to promote child development and facilitate access to community resources.