Infant and Children Development Worker – Full Time

PROGRAM AREA:       Child Wellbeing

POSITION TITLE:         Infant & Children Development Worker      

DURATION:                 Full-Time Permanent

CLOSING:                    January 6, 2025

Position Summary:

 Wasauksing First Nation is accepting applications for a First Nation Child and Family Services Infant & Child Development Worker. The Infant Child Development Worker provides a family-centered psycho-social approach to intervention services for infants and children 0 to 6 years of age who are delayed or “at risk” of developmental delay by providing in-home, developmental assessments, treatment plans, programming, support, referral and educational resources to the parents or primary caregiver of the infant/child in accordance with the program guidelines. The Infant Child Development Worker will assist in the implementation of integrated service delivery from the point of intake to discharge for all assigned infants/children and families receiving services.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assessing infant/child development or behaviour or attachment.
• Assess relationships between children and their caregiver(s) and strategize to develop a rapport and engage “difficult-to-reach families.
• Recognizing “high-risk” parenting in families with violence issues, parental mental health issues, developmental disabilities, substance abuse and teen pregnancy and provide intervention strategies..
• Encouraging and supporting parents/caregivers in making decisions regarding their infant/child.
• Develop an individual family plan with the parent(s)/caregiver(s) and other relevant service providers, including goals, interventions, and a time frame.
• Coordinating and facilitating standardized parenting programs following service policies and procedures.
• A flexible approach to supporting children and families, being organized, and understanding the available resources and community programs.
• A high level of understanding regarding child development and the impact of disability and delay on growth and development.
• The ability to support families in addressing those issues within a family-centered model.
• Experience working with infants and children with developmental delays within a consulting home visiting model.
• Demonstrated practical experience in exercising independent judgment and initiative consistency and respect.
• Developing parents’/caregivers’ skills in managing behaviour and developing household routines and management skills through sessions in-home and in parenting groups.
• Establishing and maintaining formal and informal linkages with other agencies and service providers.
• Providing emotional support to the family with empathy, concern,
• Advocating for and assisting families/caregivers in accessing other community resources to support the family’s functioning and reducing stress on the family
• Collaborating with the Community Health Program to ensure a complete screening for health issues, early diagnosis of disabilities, and monitoring required medications.
• Ensuring effective service coordination, timely documentation, and written reports per the standards and procedures.
• Completing and submitting monthly statistics, correspondence, and reports.
• Prepare and submit other statistical reports as required.
• Ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and safekeeping of agency records.
• Participating constructively in the supervision process with the immediate supervisor. Adheres to all policies and procedures of Wasauksing First Hamtion and any other relevant policies and procedured from external agencies and partners.

Education and Experience:

• A degree in a field related to child development or the equivalent.
• Experience working with First Nation children 0-6 years with developmental delays within a family context.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the principles and practices of family-centred practice.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Promotes and supports traditional Wasauksing First Nation cultural teachings and practices for families, community, and staff.
• First Aid

Other Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in computer applications, especially Microsoft Office
• Valid driving license and updated insurance policy.
• Access to reliable transport.  Valid Driver's License and reliable personal vehicle
• Available for on-call after hours and during weekends as required
• Ability to travel is required and to travel with minimal notice
• This position requires the individual to provide a vulnerable sector check

Applications must be received no later than January 6, 2025
@ 4:00 pm

Please send your resume with a cover letter, contact information and two recent employment references to:

Amanda Worm, HR Manager

Email: hrmanager@wasauksing.ca

Or package may be dropped off at the following physical address:

Administration Office 

1508 Geewadin Road Lane G

Wasauksing First Nation

Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates with relevant on reserve employment experience and/or those with knowledge and understanding of the Wasauksing First Nation History and Community.

“Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  We wish to thank everyone for their application."