Program Support Worker: (Contract)

Job Description:

Program Support Worker: (Contract)

Reporting to the Executive Director, the position’s responsibilities are as follows:

• Support the team in delivering a variety of programs and services. Visit us here (https://www.familyplacepei.com/) to learn more about our programs and services.
• Support the team in program planning, implementation, and supervision of children both indoors and outdoors as part of our Reggio Kids Pre-K program (L4466) playgroups and family programs.
• Other duties as required by the Executive Director.

Personal Attributes:

• Must enjoy working with and supporting children and families.
• High degree of initiative, able to prioritize tasks and multiple activities while meeting deadlines.
• Motivated and eager to develop your knowledge base through continuous learning (formal and informal).
• Work effectively as a team player.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced inter and intrapersonal skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Reliable and participant-focused.

Formal Education/Training Required:

• Knowledge of family support principles (training is provided).
• First Aid & CPR – or willingness to obtain.
• Food Safety Course– or willingness to obtain.
• Criminal record check & vulnerable record check.
• ECE certification levels (1, 2, 3, or supervisor) is an asset. Training opportunities for certification level 1 are available.

About this Job:

• Location: Family Place, Summerside, PE. Outreach locations in Kensington and Borden-Carleton. Mileage covered.
• Terms of Employment: Part Time 30- 37.5 hours per week.
• Wage Range $14.75-$26.06: Commensurate with credentials and experience.  Wage is determined by our wage grid which is based on the provincial wage grid for certified ECE’s.
• Paid program planning time (up to 2 half days per week), family-friendly policies, paid sick leave, paid personal days, paid Christmas break, healthy living allowance, co-pay Blue Cross. Note: benefits commence after the probationary period is satisfactorily completed and are restricted to permanent staff.
• Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

How to Apply

• Qualified applicants should forward an electronic resume and cover letter to Family Place by email familyplace@eastlink.ca or via email or snail mail to Family Place, 75 Central Street, Summerside, PE, C1N 3L2 attention: Laura Quinn Graham, Executive Director.
• No phone calls or walk-ins.
• Include a cover letter and up-to-date resume.
• Closing Date: September 9, 2022. Applications are being processed as they are received.

We appreciate all applications, however, due to the volume of applications, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.