Temporary Parent Support Assistant

About Us

The Bridge Youth & Family Services is an Okanagan-based non-profit agency that utilizes evidence-based and client-centered care to provide the best service for our program participants and community. We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families. With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community.

At The Bridge you will have opportunities for success with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to learn and grow. We value our employees and showcase our commitment by offering competitive compensation packages and ongoing training & career development opportunities. Come live, work and play here in the Okanagan where adventure and nature are at your fingertips.

About the Job

This position provides assistance with parenting support groups that are held in various locations across the community. The incumbent works with as an integral part of the agency team of staff and volunteers and reports to the Manager of Parenting Education and Support. Responsibilities include facility set up and clean up, providing child-minding services, setting up toys and materials, facilitating games and activities, and assisting with care and feeding to babies, infants and small children.

Position

Temporary Part-Time until the return of the incumbent. 3-15 hours per week as follows (subject to change):

Tuesday 3 hours

Wednesdays 3 hours (1st & 3rd weeks of each month)

Fridays 3 hours

Compensation

$23.17 – $26.96 per hour

• Indirect Compensation
• 3 weeks vacation pay which increases with length of service
• 1 paid wellness day per year
• Paid birthday off
• Paid sick time which increases with length of service.
• Professional development & education reimbursement opportunities

Qualifications

• Education and experience
• Education and/or experience working with preschool children
• Experience assisting people in a group format
• Experience working with a broad cross-section of individuals including young parents, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people living in poverty.
• Experience working in public and/or community facilities and/or agencies preferably in the Central Okanagan communities

• Job skills and abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work with children and create a fun, stimulating and caring environment.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment often dealing with child-related crisis.
• Ability to function independently and manage emergency situations related to children.
• Demonstrated interest in working in a team milieu with other staff, community agencies and volunteers.
• Strong commitment to family, parenting and healthy child development.

• Other Requirements
• Criminal Record Search in accordance with agency policy
• Employees must declare their vaccination status for COVID-19 and influenza; if vaccinated, documentation must be provided.
• Valid Unrestricted BC Driver’s license and use of reliable vehicle
• Community Care Emergency First Aid Certificate - preferred
• FoodSafe Training – preferred

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only those candidates shortlisted for an interview.

The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer