FULL TIME 3 x 12 hr shifts per week

Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) has employment opportunities in our Child Respite Home for a full-time childcare provider. Under the direct supervision of the Respite House coordinator, the respite home staff will: provide quality, nurturing care for all children (infant-teenage), communicate effectively with children, youth, caregivers and staff as needed. The respite worker will possess demonstrated skills to properly address developmental needs of infants and toddlers; while ensuring a safe, warm environment for people accessing services onsite and in home as needed.

Duties And Responsibilities

Takes direction from the Respite Housing Co-Ordinator in providing direct services to the children to maintain a safe and healthy environment of the program. Respond quickly to children’s different and personal needs, both verbal and non-verbal cues. Observe the children to detect signs of illness, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other extenuation circumstances and report these signs immediately to the Respite Housing Coordinator. Provides basic orientation of policy/procedure/work methods and job shadowing for new employees in the program if requested. Assists and teaches children / youth to relate in a socially appropriate manner using daily routines and activities, life skills related to home, community, work or school. Examples are communication, chores, shopping, leisure activities, transportation, technology, grooming and hygiene. Plan, carry out, and assess developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote the well-being of each child and their diverse needs. Provides transportation to school and day care as required, for both children and their caregivers. Assist people in learning more about and/or connecting with TFN cultural practices, and traditions. Function as a team member of the Family Services department. Attend and positively participate in staff meetings as required. You contribute to an environment and seek what is best for individuals so they can flourish and grow in their environment. Positively address all concerns, incidents or crises which affect program mandate, TFN policy, personal issues and community relations. Respect and assure people of confidentiality in the community and other service professionals. Consult with and report to immediate supervisor and prepare and submit reports as required. Perform other duties that the Family Services Manager deems necessary to ensure the safe, healthy, and productive operation of the program. Perform basic household chores such as cooking, laundry, shopping for food and supplies, yard work, and upkeep of company vehicle while in the residential support home.

Qualifications

Requires valid Infant/Toddler Certificate, and or, Early Childhood Education Certificate with a minimum of Early Childhood Education Assistant. Must have Two (2) years’ related experience working with children and youth with special needs such as autism and/or other mental health in a residential setting, crisis intervention OR equivalent combination of education in the related field and experience in working with children and youth with behavioral and other needs may be considered. Ability to manage working in a respite home with up to 4 children, including overnights. Valid class 5 driver’s license is preferred. Valid First Aid/CPR. Food Safe. Demonstrates competency in both verbal and written English. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Professional conduct and strict maintenance of confidentiality.

Working Conditions

The Respite Home Worker is required to work a variety of 12 hr shifts, 9 am to 9 pm or 9 pm to 9 am, with the possibility of other shifts to cover absences which may include days, evenings & weekends. There will be flexibility required for the position and the hours and days of work may change, including overnight shifts, to meet operational and health and wellness needs of the respite home.

Wages

Pay scale for this position is $28.61 to $32.18 per hour with excellent benefits including enrolment in the BC Municipal Pension Plan. Placement within the pay scale is based on a review of skills, experience & internal equity.

Pursuant to the Tsawwassen First Nation Government Employees Act, first priority in hiring among qualified applicants will be given to Tsawwassen Members, second priority to spouses (as defined in s. 3 (1) of the BC Family Law Act) of Tsawwassen Members, and third priority to members of other First Nations. If you fall within one of these categories and you wish to have this voluntary information considered as part of your application, please indicate the applicable category in your cover letter.

We wish to thank all interested applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.