Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Facilitator

Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Facilitator position with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Okanagan in Penticton, British Columbia.

BGC Okanagan is hiring for the position of Nobody’s Perfect Parenting (NPP) Facilitator in the South Okanagan. The Nobody’s Perfect Parenting (NPP) Facilitator promotes a safe, supportive space where parents share experiences, learn skills, and gain confidence in their parenting journey. Facilitators lead group discussions with empathy and respect, helping parents build connections and self-assurance. This part-time, term position will last for eight (8) weeks, with one session held per week.

Here’s what we offer when you join our team:

• A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
• Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career

So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here – because Opportunity Changes Everything!

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts group sessions such as workshops and courses to support skill acquisition and build on current skills in parenting.
• Recruits and selects participants for the program based on their skills and needs.
• Plans group sessions in accordance with the program manual or guidelines and the participant’s skills and needs. Prepares for group sessions by reviewing program manuals and other related materials.
• Sets up workshop space and childcare space prior to session start date.
• Promotes the program by performing duties such as distributing brochures and posters in the community and making presentations to community organizations.
• Ensures that the necessary facilities, equipment and materials are available for the sessions.
• Conducts evaluation and obtains client feedback on group effectiveness, materials presented and facilitation style. Reports any difficulties to the supervisor.
• Maintains contact with clients between session to provide follow up support, if necessary, such as reviewing course materials and clients’ needs. Maintains related records and reports in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Certificate in related human/social service field and/or one-year related experience.
• Trained in Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Facilitation, or willing to attend training.
• First Aid Certificate and Food Safe an asset or willingness to obtain.
• Must be at least 19 years of age as per Provincial Licensing Regulations. Successful completion of Agency screening process, including criminal record check.

Please Note

• This position is open to all applicants
• This position requires union membership
• BGC will provide NPP training for the right fit

Hours: 8 weeks, 8 hours per week, totaling 64 hours

Rate of Pay: $25.55 per hour

Closing Date: Open until filled

As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you’re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include: Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.