JOB SUMMARY:

Perinatal Support Worker Assistant is responsible to support the delivery of quality programming of Better Beginnings and Young Parent Better Beginnings programs to ensure safe, non-judgmental, and nurturing environment for child and adult participants, supportive of a healthy pregnancy, optimal early child and family development.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of Secondary school, plus post-secondary education in a related Human/Social Service field.
• Minimum one (1) year experience delivering quality programming for vulnerable families.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance.
• This position may require lifting up to 30lbs.
• Knowledge of health issues regarding pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, early childhood development, parenting, counseling, and substance addictions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with vulnerable families, community service providers, and group facilitation.
• Training and/or experience in administration of social programming, including statistical and evaluation tools.
• Experience with MS Excel is an asset.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Support the Perinatal Support Practitioner deliver a pre- and post-natal education and nutrition program, distribute vitamins and food vouchers, facilitating the program when necessary.
• Develop relationships with parents and provide support to parents to have a healthy pregnancy, birth first 6-months of baby’s life, ensuring the program environment is safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming. Focus on breastfeeding support, attachment parenting and current health research.
• Support and work alongside the Better Beginnings volunteers, including overseeing food preparation and childminding activities performed by Better Beginnings volunteers.
• Liaison as directed by the Perinatal Support Practitioner with community service providers/agencies that offer services to support pregnant mothers, families raising young children, and parenting supports to facilitate a continuum of support.
• Address concerns from participants with the Perinatal Support Practitioner.
• Address incidents and emergencies as needed.
• Maintain statistics and records of service delivery.
• Complete all mandatory learning requirements.
• Performs other relevant duties as may be required.