Casual Childcare Worker - Baby Steps

The Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre Inc. - EGADZ requires Childcare Workers interested in Casual shifts providing a safe supportive environment with the Baby Steps Program for the child, while still offering mothers support, structure, and guidance in their attempt to regain custody of their child(ren) in care. (Shift Work is involved Daytime/Evenings/Overnights/Weekends) 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.

EGADZ is an inter-agency, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide services for hard to serve youth in Saskatoon with the mission to encourage and support them to make choices that improve their quality of life. 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 driver’s 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 $23.10

Pension Resumes labeled – Baby Steps Child Care Worker can be mailed/dropped off at EGADZ Youth Centre 485 – 1st Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1X5 or emailed to employment@egadz.ca. Please specify the position you are applying for.

EGADZ appreciates everyone who does apply; however only those selected for an interview will be notified. Please no phone calls.

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