Cape Breton Family Place Resource Centre

Full-Time Permanent

Weekdays Weekends Evenings

Description

Family Resource Worker (1) – Cape Breton County

The successful candidate is required to develop, organize and facilitate self-directed groups who work together to strengthen and enhance support for families, particularly concerning parenting issues and challenges.  Programming responsibilities include the provision of child focused, adult focused and family focused programming.  The successful candidate will possess a solid understanding of early childhood education and adult education principles.  The candidate must also demonstrate solid analytical, problem-solving, program development and group facilitation skills.  Experience with community development and knowledge of resources available in the community is integral to these positions.  Excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to work in a noisy environment and a willingness to travel are essential. Time management and organizational skills are also required. 

 Education and Experience

·                      University degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences or related degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

·                      Understanding of adult education principles

·                      Experience in community development work

·                      Minimum two years related experience

·                      Previous experience working with families with children that are part of the intended population of the organization

·                      A working knowledge of government and community-based programs and services that relate to the intended population’s needs

·                      Current certification or willingness to become certified in safe food handling, WHMIS, Emergency First Aid and Infant/Child CPR

 .  Skills and Abilities

·                      Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

·                      Excellent problem-solving skills

·                      Capacity to work in English/French

·                      Group facilitation skills using adult education principles

·                      Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills

·                      Excellent organization, time and general management skills

·                      Ability to work effectively with participants, volunteers, staff, management, non-profit or publicly funded groups, agencies and organizations

·                      Non-judgmental and accepting attitude

·                      Ability to work in a noisy, busy environment

·                      Ability to work in a setting where there can be many interruptions

·                      Demonstrated understanding and application of community development principles

·                      Demonstrated ability and expressed interest to work with families living in difficult life circumstances

·                      Basic computer literacy

·                      Accurate record keeping abilities

·                      Ability to work effectively independently

·                      Ability to follow instructions and make decisions within the parameter of the position

Location Information

Community

Sydney

County

Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Province

Nova Scotia

Country

Canada

Opportunity Information

Employer

Cape Breton Family Place Resource Centre

NOC Code

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Experience Required

Yes

Available Openings

1

Pay Type

Hourly

Pay Period

To be Determined

Remuneration Per Pay Period

Estimated Weekly Hours

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Start Date

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End Date

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Language

English

Posted on

August 27th 2025

Expires

September 12th 2025