Child Care Worker (Muin'jij Center)

Start Date : April 2024

Term : Casual On-call Accountable

to : Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate

Summary of Function :

The Child Care Worker is asked to be self-motivated, energetic, and responsible. They are to work in a dynamic team environment, assist in designing and delivering cohesive programming (i.

e. activities, workshops, etc.) with children ages 4-6 and parents / guardians that reside within the community. Child Care Workers help to develop and promote healthy lifestyles and active living through sports, recreation, educational workshops, etc.

The Child Care Worker will act as a role model by demonstrating healthy lifestyles, healthy eating, and physical activity.

They are to provide guidance to the children and parents / guardians, support and help promote selfesteem, confidence, and leadership.

Job Duties :

Build Meaningful relationships through positive daily interaction with the children and parents / guardians who attend the Muin’Jij Center and implement appreciative intervention strategies when deemed necessary (ie.

Crisis intervention, problem-solving, etc.)

• Lead programs in a positive and professional manner
• Monitors and engages in all programming (ie. Recreational, sports and leisure activities), while ensuring safety (ex. Providing supervision, responding to emergencies and / or providing first assistance when required)
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all program areas and common spaces o (ex. Cleaning up after activities and placing items back in their rightful place, sanitizing equipment after use, etc.)
• Maintaining consistency and structure by abiding to and enforcing Muin’Jij Center’s regulations and expectations
• Maintain a log of the Muin’Jij Center’s program activities and any incidents that may occur during the Child Care Worker’s shift
• Assist with training new staff / volunteers in procedures and practices
• Remain flexible (i.e. willingness to learn new skills and enhance professional development)
• Attend staff meetings, planning sessions and training events as required
• All duties and responsibilities outlined above are respective, but not all inclusive

Requirements :

• A Grade 12 diploma from a provincially recognized institution or equivalent.
• Post-secondary courses in programs such as Early Childhood Development, Educational Assistant, Youth Worker, Rehabilitation Worker, Personal Care Aid or equivalent post-secondary courses in a related area from a recognized institute and or related experience would be an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team player
• Basic organizational skills and recordkeeping skills
• Ability to handle physically / emotionally demanding children (i.e. aggressive, hyperactive students)
• Ability to pass a criminal / vulnerable sector background check.
• Valid First Aid and CPR
• Listuguj First Nation Community members will be considered first

Submit Confidential Applications, Resumes and References to :

LMG Human Resources 17 Riverside West,

Listuguj (Quebec)

G0C 2R0

[email protected]

Please indicate the specific position you’re applying for in the subject line.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS CLOSE OF BUSINESS

Thursday April 18, 2024