| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3528 |
| Organization | Parent Support Services Society of BC |
| Position | Parenting on the Spectrum Autism Volunteer Facilitator - Parenting Support Program |
| Impact Statement |
Our Vision Communities where all families and children are empowered and valued. Our Mission We support the well-being of all families and children by empowering those in a parenting role through community connections, research, educations, and advocacy. Our Values -Connectedness -Cultural safety -Empowerment Inclusiveness Integrity Respect social Justice PSS endorses and adopts the United Nation Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People and the truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action. PSS acknowledges that indigenous children, youth, and their families have much to contribute to the world as empowered individuals with a profound understanding of their Indigenous identity, cultural heritage, sustainable living, and connection to their lands and territories. We help the people we serve to connect with each other, their communities, themselves, their history, and their culture. |
| Description |
Volunteers will provide support to parents on the Spectrum Circle, facilitate group discussion, and be available to circle members in a crisis between meetings by phone. Contact new referrals and do the intake, introduce New Circle member and help them integrate. Submit attendance. Brief, de-brief and connect with your co-facilitator on a weekly basis. Attend monthly Steering Committee and Facilitator support meetings, participate in in going PSS trainings and workshops. Applicants MUST have professional/personal experience with children who are on the spectrum |
| Training Details | Training online: Self-paced 15 hrs. (1 months to finish) and 3 Live Zoom sessions on October 19, 21 & 26, 2023. FREE for those who are able to commit one year of volunteering in the position (3 to 5 hrs. a week) |
| Working Conditions | With the pandemic COVID 19 our circles are running online, some in the morning, evening or weekend. |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Weekend - Daytime |
| Time Detail | 3 hours a week morning |
| Age | 19+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Accessibility | Accessible work space |
| Area(s) of Interest | Caring Support, Children/Youth, Counselling/Conflict |
| Skill(s) | Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Manage Meetings & Groups, Problem Solving, Empathy, Respect |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://www.parentsupportbc.ca |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Violeta Munoz-Berruecos |
| Phone | 604-669-1616 Ext. 104 |
| Address | 5623 Imperial Street Burnaby, V5J 1G1 |