Family Support Worker Zero to Six Program

What we’re looking for

Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Work, ECE or related discipline such as B.S.W. or Social Services Diploma Minimum 3 to 5 years successful field experience, or a minimum of 5 years relevant education and special experience or skills Minimum 3 years of mental health experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers First Aid Certificate, CPR and WHMIS (required) certifications as special skills or training Sound understanding of early childhood development and infant, toddlers, preschoolers mental health Knowledge of and experience with attachment and trauma-informed therapeutic interventions and working from an anti-oppressive practice approach Ability and desire to collaborate with the community and other services Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), interpersonal and conflict management skills Exceptional organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple demands and priorities

ARE THERE BONUS POINTS? Yes! We’ll give your application extra credit if you have one or more of these: Fluency in languages spoken within the communities we serve (e.g. Arabic, Spanish) Experience supporting clients directly in their home environment Certified ASQ Ages and Stages Questionnaire ChYMH trained Circle of Security trained

Anything else i should know?

We are hiring for a full time permanent position. Hours include working at least two evenings per week and the possibility of occasional weekends based on client needs Work will take place in client homes, community settings and the office Frequent travel throughout Waterloo Region can include working outside of city limits in rural areas Must have a valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle and applicable auto insurance Must be legally eligible to work in Canada Satisfactory criminal record check for vulnerable sector Must be able to provide either proof of COVID vaccination or documentation providing a satisfactory reason under the Ontario Human Rights Code for not being vaccinated This role is a Practicing Professional 2, Programs and Services (PS4) and the hourly rate for this position is $26.42-$37.29.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY Camino is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. At Camino we believe that diversity enriches our performance, clients, services offered, the communities where we live and work, and the lives of our employees. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources (hr@caminowellbeing.ca). While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As we continue to be responsive to the changing needs of our communities, we acknowledge the historical and present-day violence and systemic barriers that continue to harm members of our Region and that we must ask ourselves not if we are complicit, but how.

Camino is committed to developing anti-oppressive practices and equitable outcomes for the families we serve while ensuring that our programs reflect and meet their needs. We recognize that we must work in collaboration with others to dismantle systems of oppression, discrimination, and violence that people face as a result of their diversity, beliefs and identities.

Building equity takes time, resources, intentional commitment and behavioural change. It is an ongoing process, and we start by recognizing the racism and discrimination faced by Indigenous people, Black people, Asian communities, racialized people, ethnic or linguistic groups, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, unhoused people, people with mental illness and people with physical and intellectual disabilities.

To help us create change and ensure that we can continue helping families thrive, Camino has invested in antiracism and anti-oppression training for all our employees. In addition, we have engaged in an organizational assessment to identify and address gaps. We have also created an Equity Leader position to help ensure our policies, processes, and practices eliminate any existence or influence of systemic racism across our organization.

We have a lot of work to do and we are committed to keep moving forward on this learning journey. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action to ensure that everyone at Camino experiences true equity, empowerment, and inclusion.

Registered Early Childhood Educator