Summary

The Child Care Worker will provide developmentally appropriate, children’s activities while parents are accessing Nitsanak programing.

Description

Location:                   Calgary, AB
Position Type:            Part Time / Casual
Hours:                         Monday-Friday (5 – 10 Hours a week)
Program:                    Nitsanak Mamawintowak

Position Summary:

Miskanawah is an Indigenous agency that draws jointly from the strengths and guidance of Indigenous teachings and traditions and culturally-based practices in human services, to support vulnerable children, youth and families.

Miskanawah is seeking a Child Care Worker to work within our Nitsanak Mamawintowak program. The Child Care Worker will provide developmentally appropriate, children’s activities while parents are accessing Nitsanak programing. They will have expertise in child development and experience working directly with infants and children.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, prepare and facilitate activities for children of all ages
  • Supervise and monitor the safety of children in their care
  • Establish trust, relationships and connections with children and families through a trauma informed lens
  • Maintain a safe, child appropriate environment
  • Maintain and ensure confidentiality with all client information
  • Maintain a presentable and tidy space
  • Reports critical incidents to immediate supervisor as per Miskanawah Policy and Procedures
  • Any other duties as required by your Team Lead and manager

Skills and experiences:  

  • Ability to prioritize, time manage, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to problem solve independently
  • Flexible and adaptable to new tasks
  • Demonstrate sound judgement and decision-making skills
  • Previous work with Indigenous families is an asset
  • Strong people skills; calm under pressure
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently, uses initiative
  • Crisis management experience an asset

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of and willingness to engage in Indigenous cultural traditions
  • Knowledge and understanding of FASD, healthy child/parent attachment and complex needs
  • Minimum three years’ experience working with children and families
  • Understanding of various stages of child development
  • Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Child Intervention Check
  • Experience working for a Not-for-profit an asset
  • Current First Aid and CPR

We offer the opportunity to be part of a creative and positive work environment, a competitive salary and the chance to be part of a team that supports children, youth and families to thrive within a culturally responsive community.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to awold@miskanawah.ca and reference “Child Care Worker” in the subject line.  We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.  This posting will close when the position is filled.