Employment

Early Childcare Educators

P.A.T.H.S. Outreach Worker
Temporary Position


What We Offer

Terra staff is committed and passionate about their work and helping to create “promising futures” for the young families we serve.  As an agency we recognize the hard work our staff do and the challenges they face.  Maintaining a positive and healthy workplace environment is a priority for Terra.  A strong positive workplace is necessary to maintain excellence in service delivery and staff wellness.

Our employees are valued, respected, and recognized for their outstanding work and for their contributions in helping to make Terra one of the best human service providers in our community.   We demonstrate appreciation and provide opportunities for personal growth and development.

Agency staff enjoys a flexible, and supportive environment that values and recognizes the importance of family.   It is important that we accommodate staff to attend to family matters; be it a school field trip or the first day of school. 

It is only through the dedication and commitment of our staff that everyday lives are changed and futures become brighter.

We Offer

• Short and long term disability
• Extended health care
• 3 weeks holidays in years 1 through 5, 4 weeks thereafter
• 10 sick days
• Agency hosted annual staff appreciation day
• Agency hosted staff Christmas party
• Agency hosted family picnic
• Ongoing staff celebration and recognition
• Opportunity and funds for professional development
• First Aid, Suicide Prevention and Cultural Awareness training at agency expense
• Interest free computer purchase
• Quarterly staff social
• Agency and unit specific team building activities
• Free downtown parking for staff

Terra is recruiting to Early Childcare Educators as a result of an expansion of the Childcare Centre to accommodate an additional 12 infant spots, to serve a total of 64 infants and 10 toddlers.

Working in partnership with Braemar School, the Childcare Centre is integral to the on site multi service delivery team that enables teen moms to complete their high school education.   Early Childcare Educators play a critical and active role as members of the service team, providing high quality childcare through a program that promotes cognitive, social, and physical development and positive parent/child interaction.

The Centre follows the school calendar year; staff enjoy time off for Christmas and Spring Break and a standard work day of 8:30 am. – 5 pm.  All staff meetings, program planning and staff development are scheduled during standard work hours. 

If you meet the Level III qualifications, have a desire to shape positive futures for teen parents and their children, and believe that a holistic approach; serving both child and parent. promotes best outcomes we welcome your resume.

Summary of Primary Functions:

·         Provide a quality early learning childcare experience for infants and toddlers whose teen mothers are attending Braemar School

·         Provide parenting information and support to teen mothers who access the Childcare Centre

·         Role model positive child-adult interactions

·        Work in collaboraton with other service team members to ensure the best service possible

·         Promote and support agency values and vision 

Qualifications:

·         Level III – Day Care Certification

·        Current First Aid Child Care Certificate

·        Police Security Clearance (CRIM)

·        Child Welfare Record Check (CWIS)

·         Current Immunization Record

Positions:

·        permanent, full time

·         part time lunch relief 

To apply for one of these opportunities in this rewarding and unique program, please forward resume by July 16 to the Human Resource Consultant at EHRC@telus.net

A full job description will be forwarded upon request.

P.A.T.H.S. Outreach Worker
Temporary Position

Terra is a dynamic community based organization that responds to the issues and challenges that young people face related to pregnancy and parenting.  P.A.T.H.S. support young moms in making healthy choices for themselves, their children, and their families and in developing their capacity to effectively meet the needs of their children.

Responsibilites:

• Carry a caseload of young moms and their children, providing service in-home and through community visits. 
• Provide prenatal and parenting education and support; information regarding infant care and child development. 
• Assistance with relationship development.
• Linking young parents to community resources for referral and/or advocacy.
• Maintain files and complete required reporting.
• Use HOMES database.

Qualifications:

• Degree/diploma in the Human Services Field. 
• Minimum two years experience working with young people. 
• Understanding of the needs and issues related to teen pregnancy and parenting.
• Experience in assessing client needs and identifying appropriate community resources.
• Knowledge of child health and development, positive parenting strategies and developmental milestones preferred.
• Comfortable using computers and databases.
• Vehicle required.

This is a temporary full time (37.5 hours/week) position commencing immediately until December 31, 2008 with possibility of extension.  Hours of work are flexible to best meet the needs of clients.

Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Please forward resume to:
Terra-Centre for pregnant & parenting teens
9930 106 Street, Edmonton, AB  T5K 1C7
terra@terraassociation.com
fax: 780-425-5160