Overnight Child Care Worker- Baby Steps-EGADZ

The Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre Inc. - EGADZ requires Child Care Workers interested in Part Time Overnight shifts on Sundays and Mondays.  Child Care Workers provide a safe supportive environment with the Baby Steps Program for the child, while also offering mothers support, structure, and guidance in their attempt to regain custody of their child(ren) in care.

Baby Steps believes that the parent must be involved in case plans involving their children and their own personal needs to have long term success. Baby steps must follow the Youth Centered Continuum of Care when dealing with the parent as it involves; buy in, citizenship, and the need of government and non-government agencies to work together in a real partnership teaching various skills that provide concrete outcomes for mother and child.

Qualifications:
Early Childhood Education or Post-Secondary education in the human services field, equivalent experience or a combination of both
Require hands-on real-life experience with children and youth
Demonstrate and practice a healthy lifestyle
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with youth, staff and partnering agencies
Knowledge of other agencies and resources within our community
Basic knowledge of nutrition values
Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively in an oral and written form
Working knowledge of computers/windows
Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and issues
A good understanding of EGADZ and our mission
Training in CPR and ASIST (ASIST training within the first 6 months of employment)
Must have a valid drivers license that reflects a safe driving record - A Driver's Abstract is required (Within 3 Months).
Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Sector (Within 6 Months)

Starting Wage $24.27 per hour
Pension and Health Benefit Program.