Family Resource Worker (Manitoulin Area)
Our Children Our Future in Espanola provides a nurturing and inclusive environment focused on holistic child development, empowering children with strong educational foundations and fostering community involvement.
The Family Resource Worker (FRW) supports the daily operations of the EarlyON Child & Family Centre and Family Resource Program initiatives. The FRW develops, delivers, and evaluates high-quality, family-centred early learning programs and builds strong, supportive relationships with children, families, and community partners. This position contributes to community development, responds to individual and community requests for services and support, ensures up-to-date knowledge of community resources, ensures safe and inclusive program environments, and upholds the mission and values of OCOF/Nena.
This is for one (1) active vacancy.
Languages required: English
Responsibilities:
- Family & Child-Centred Practice
- Program Planning & Delivery
- Collaboration & Community Engagement
- Professionalism & Accountability
- Health, Safety & Risk Management
- Data Collection & Administration
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) with current good standing registration in the College of Early Childhood Educators; OR
- Diploma or degree in Child & Youth Care, Social Service Work, Human Services, or related field, combined with relevant experience.
- Current Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check (within 6 months)
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (or willingness to obtain)
- Current Food Handlers (or willingness to obtain)
- Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Valid Ontario class “G” driver’s license, with a clear driver’s abstract and access to a reliable vehicle (required).
- Experience working with young children and families, including those experiencing poverty, vulnerability, or social barriers
- Demonstrated knowledge of child development, family systems, pre- and post-natal care, and early learning principles
- Experience planning and facilitating programs for children ages 0–12
- Familiarity with the Manitoulin region and community resources
Additional Considerations:
• Fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 16 kg (40 lbs); frequent bending, floor play, cleaning, and room setup/take-down.
• Regular cleaning and sanitization duties
• Daily travel required for family programming, community events, and meetings.
• Duties may evolve according to program and community needs.
Equity, Accessibility & Recruitment Transparency:
Our Children, Our Future / Nos enfants, notre avenir (OCOF/Nena) is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, and differently abled individuals, as well as members of equity-deserving communities.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodation is available throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance.
This recruitment process may use automated tools or artificial intelligence to support application screening and candidate review. These tools do not replace human decision-making in the hiring process.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.