CPNP Worker

Reports to: Health Director

Qualifications:

• ECE diploma or relative experience in working in the area of infant development.
• Experience working with infants.
• Experience providing follow-up services to each participant in the healthy lifestyle process.
• Experience in identifying the prenatal nutrition needs of low-income at risk Indigenous women and teenagers in Gambler First Nation.
• Experience in group facilitation and programming.
• Knowledge of social barriers and challenges faced by urban Indigenous families.
• Experience in culture based programs for children.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent reporting skills.
• Excellent research skills.
• Experience working within a community based organization.
• Must have valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable vehicle.
• Training completed or needed within 6 months of hiring:
  • First Aid/CPR, Self Harm Awareness, Suicide Awareness/Intervention, Crisis De-Escalation, Diversity/Cross Cultural Training, Indigenous Awareness, Trauma Informed Practice, Abuse Protocol
• CRC/CAR/CCAR must be completed within 3 months of hire and updated annually

Job Description:

The CPNP Coordinator will coordinate and ensure that pregnant women and/or women with infants 0-1 years of age are provided information that will inform a healthier lifestyle, within in the terms and mandate of Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program.
Specific Responsibilities:

• Tracking statistics and outcomes.
• Prepare and submitting annual reports and work plans.
• Complete monthly program calendar for distribution.
• Create healthy working relationships with community service providers, children and parents.
• Day to day implementation of the program and program objectives based on community needs.
• Work with clients and families supporting the areas of culture, crafts and traditions.
• Meal planning.
• Activities required to support program delivery.

Other information:

Position Hours: Part-Time