Oki. Are you passionate about supporting young children and families in Lethbridge?
Consider joining our team of caring family support professionals. We are currently inviting applications for a part-time .6 FTE parent educator/ home visitor in Lethbridge. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Title: Home Visitor/Parent Educator, Indigenous supporting in Lethbridge Location: Lethbridge Hours: .6 FTE Tu – Th (21 hours per week) We offer an exceptional benefits package including vision, dental, extended health, generous health spending account; 3 weeks vacation (prorated for part-time) to start Occasional evening and weekend work required. Reports to: Program Manager About Us: For over twenty-five years, South Region Parents as Teachers has been engaging and supporting families in Southern Alberta to promote the optimal development, learning and health of their children in the crucial early years of life. Our mission is to provide the information, support and encouragement families need to help their young children develop optimally (prenatal through kindergarten). South Region Parents as Teachers is proud to be an international Parents as Teachers Affiliate program utilizing the innovative, evidence-based Parents as Teachers home visiting model. Position Summary: A certified parent educator supports families during the crucial early years of a child’s life through the Parents as Teachers model components, which include personal home visits, group connections, child screenings and linkages to a network of resources. Parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being is emphasized in their work with families. Utilizing the Parents as Teachers Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways, the parent educator partners, facilitates and reflects with families to build protective factors. Assets for this position include:
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Applications may be submitted through our partner, Palliser School Division, Career Opportunities: www.pallisersd.ab.ca/hr/career-opportunities We thank all those who apply, but only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted. By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the program manager or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer. Please note that this posting may remain open until a suitable candidate is found. |
For more information, contact:
Attn: Program Manager
South Region Parents as Teachers
#71, 4510 Fairmont Gate South
Lethbridge, AB T1k 8J3
parentsasteachers@lethsd.ab.ca
Phone: 403-320-5983