Position Title: Child Minder, Bellies to Babies and Family Resource Program

Hours: Part Time 2 hours per week, with the possibility of more hours for special events/groups as needed

Term: Temporary until the return of the incumbent.

Starting Date: As Soon as possible

Rate of Pay: $25.17/hour per BCGEU Collective Agreement, Grid Level 6, Step 1

Community Connections Society is seeking a motivated individual to child mind for our Bellies to Babies, Nobody's perfect and Family Resource Program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

With Support from the Registered Nurse and Outreach Worker, the child minder will provide care for children and appropriate playroom activities for children who attend the drop-in program with their parent(s). Children may range in age from one day to 10 years. Parent(s) will remain on site and continue to assist with physical needs of diapering and toileting.

Childcare worker will also be involved directly with parents who attend the Bellies to Babies drop- in programs. Worker activities may include teaching, role modeling and supporting parents in gaining parenting and child development knowledge and skills.

Qualifications:

- Relevant experience in the childcare field (minimum 2 years)




- Awareness of family issues and dynamics
- Knowledgeable of Cranbrook’s social services and early childhood programs

Skills and Abilities

- Ability to work with women, their partners and children ranging from newborn to 10 years of age in a non-judgemental and confidential manner.
- Ability to deal effectively with socially marginalized groups such as teen mothers, indigenous women and substance using women.
- Ability to work as a team member and alone.
- Ability to work with individuals and/or groups.
- Basic computer skills.
- Physical abilities to carry out the duties of the position.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Other Requirements

- Successful criminal record screening.
- Membership with BCGEU.

Please note: Community Connections Society is an equal prospect employer and is committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace. Only applicants that are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $25.17 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cranbrook, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Childminder (Cranbrook)
🏢 Community Connections of Southeast BC
📍 Cranbrook