Senior Early Years Outreach Worker

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Child & Youth Department is seeking a permanent, full-time Senior Early Years Outreach Worker (SEYOW) based in Port Alberni.  This position supports the development of healthy infants, children, and pre-teen (aged 0-12) through supporting women, men and families during preconception, pregnancy, the early years and beyond.  The SEYOW acknowledges and encourages connection with the traditional teachings, stories and rituals related to pregnancy and early childhood that have been long held by Nuu-chah-nulth.  This position is responsible to provide support, coordinate Early Years Outreach Workers (EYOW) activities and to support the Manager of Child and Youth Services.  Travel (vehicle, boat, and airplane) is required for this position.

Position Responsibilities

• Develops and documents Early Years policies and procedures for NTC that support a streamlined service delivery that meets the needs of the population that the Early Years program serves.
• Monitors Early Years southern region staff workloads, organizes schedules and facilitate team meetings and interdepartmental collaboration. 
• Provides Early Years expertise, oversight, mentoring, support, and reflection to the Early Years southern region. Provides orientation and on-going guidance for AIDP, ASCD and the Program Facilitator position.
• Ensures that statistical and other required operational, administrative and program records and reports for the southern region are prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
• Represent the Early Years program with Nuu-chah-nulth southern communities and be an active participant in collaborating and ensuring the communities’ needs are understood and met.
• Any other duties related to the regular Early Years program as directed by the Child and Youth Services Manager.
• Manage the AIDP Regional Advisor MCFD contract supporting AIDP programs on a regional level & to collaborate with provincial office as requested.

Preferred Qualifications

• A related university degree, or diploma with relevant experience in a similar discipline (e.g., Early Childhood Education with experience, Nursing, or Child & Youth Care).
• Knowledge of existing historical barriers to active First Nation families and parent involvement in their child’s development.
• Sensitivity to the real needs of First Nation’s families.
• Able to act with tact, meet deadlines, and maintain productive working relationships.
• Provide acceptable references and criminal record check.
• Must have a car, valid driver’s license, and able to travel to NTC Central Region Communities.

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience: Salary range $63,000 - $90,000 annually.