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Division: Integrated Services for Newcomers
Program: Settlement & Family Services - MECD-FRC
Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time (30 hours/week)
Number of Positions: 3
Position Start Date: June 30, 2025
Position End Date: August 29, 2025
About the Position:
This position will provide Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs and services to newcomer families with children 6 and under in the Tri-cities area, such as family support, parent education and outreach. The staff will also work in partnership with ECD Service providers in the area to identify ECD service gaps and provide services to meet these needs.
Reports to: Multicultural Early Childhood Development Manager
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Work with the MECD/FRC staff team to deliver activities/parent support groups for parents with 0-6 years old kids in Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean or Farsi.
Identifies the ECD service needs for newcomer families with children under 6 years old and provides programs to meet these needs.
Promotes the service through media and other networks.
Liaises and collaborates with other service providers, and funders in developing programs, support links and referral networks.
Assists in the provision of services in the Multicultural Family Resource Centre.
Fills out all documentation (group records, monthly group statistics, etc) as required in a timely manner and submit to the Multicultural Early Childhood Development Coordinator.
Prepares program reports as and when required.
Attends training and meetings as and when required.
Performs other related duties as assigned by MECD Manager or Program Director
Education, Training and Experience:
Post-secondary education, human services related preferred.
Experience in group facilitation and family support work
Demonstrates knowledge on child development and knowledge of community resources
Job Skill and Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Chinese (Mandarin and or Cantonese), Korean or Farsi.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent engagement skills in working with parents and children.
Excellent group facilitation skills.
Excellent team player with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent program planning, time management and organizational skills.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and basic internet skills
Excellent multi-tasking and flexible skills
Ability to speak and write a second language may be considered as an asset in order to meet diverse clientele and operational needs.
About S.U.C.C.E.S.S.:
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is a multicultural social services agency and registered charity located on the unceded Coast Salish lands of the xÊ·mÉÂ??kÊ·ÉÂ?yÌÂ?ÉÂ?m (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and SÉÂ?lÌÂ?ílwÉÂ?taÊÂ?/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has been helping Canadians and newcomers to achieve their full potential on their Canadian journey since 1973. We are one of the largest social service agencies in Canada, with offices in BC, Ontario and internationally/abroad. We offer programs and services in the areas of immigration, newcomer settlement, English-language training, employment and entrepreneurship, family, youth and seniors programming, health education, community development, affordable housing and seniors care.
At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., we take care of our communities and our people!
Our staff is the source of our success and we make it a priority to ensure work-life balance for our staff. We offer a range competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to ensure the well-being our staff. Subject to the type of employment, benefit packages may include:
· paid time off ‘monthly wellness days’ (up to 12 days per year)
· additional agency holidays (2 additional statutory holidays)
· 3 weeks annual vacation (starting) and up to 7 weeks (maximum)
· company-funded pension (GRRSP)
· extended health & dental plan
· employee & family assistance programs
· access to wellness programs (such as subscription to Headspace) , and more
S.U.C.C.ES.S. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment that embraces diversity of thought, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to the equitable treatment of all individuals and will continue to embed diversity and inclusion principles within our policies, procedures, services, and activities.
Interested candidates please apply by 11:59 pm, May 23, 2025
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
