Group Facilitator

• Facilitating in-person group sessions according to Family Education Program curriculum
• Arranging for session space and preparing materials for group sessions
• Staying up to date with current evidenced based parenting strategies, child development theories, and family systems theories
• Coaching clients on developing and using newly learnt parenting skills
• Modeling and demonstrating parenting skills
• Maintaining the referral and intake processes, as well attendance forms and documentation
• Preparing progress reports for social workers for clients of the Parent Project groups

• A Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Social Services, Communications, Psychology, Child and Youth Care, Adult Education, Education, or a related field
• At least 2 years' experience in group or family work
• Valid Class 4 BC Driver's License, with a satisfactory driver's record
• Emergency First Aid certificate with CPR level C is a condition of employment
• Familiarity with Punjabi language and culture is an asset
• A thorough knowledge of family dynamics, early childhood development and healthy parenting styles
• Strong verbal, written, and active listening skills
• able to communicate effectively and respectfully with people from different backgrounds and experiences
• Strong coaching, conflict resolution, and behavioural modelling skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• able to balance and manage competing projects and priorities
• Strong competency using technology particularly databases like CAMS, and Microsoft Office 365 particularly SharePoint and Teams
• Ability for direct, in-person contact with on-site staff and clients
• adherence to health and safety protocols is required
• Able to navigate challenging conversations and sensitive topics
• Availability to work during the day and some evenings
• A satisfactory criminal records check is a condition of employment

Familiarity with Punjabi language and culture is an asset

• Three weeks' pro-rated vacation
• Three pro-rated wellness days per year
• Pro-rated sick leave days per year
• Opportunity to exchange a statutory holiday for a cultural day celebration
• A great benefits plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to online wellness resources including newsletters, physical health videos and wellness events
• Free use of Archway's wellness equipment
• Great in-house training opportunities
• Rewarding work in a positive and supportive environment
• Work/Life balance