Request for Proposals: Prenatal Instructor

The Facilitator:

• Is qualified to teach prenatal education and has experience working with pre and postnatal families.
• Be familiar with hospital procedures and processes as they relate to pre- and post-natal care on the Sunshine Coast
• Responsible for administering survey forms to families, when necessary, to aid in the collection of material relevant to reporting and/or accreditation. 
• Adheres to SCCSS policies and procedures and meets all legal, contractual, financial, and other compliance requirements required by institutions such as Health Canada
• Demonstrates cultural competency working with Indigenous families and community.
• Demonstrates cultural competency working with newcomers.
• Uses a trauma informed approach in their practice
• Has excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Be available to provide prenatal education in person and in a 4-class series 2.5 hour per class format. The classes could also be delivered in a weekend workshop format.
• Be available to attend a prenatal class reunion following each series.
• Be available to provide this workshop 3 times between August 2025 and April 2026.
• Be willing to partner with community partners such as Vancouver Coastal Health
• This position will report to the Family Resource Program Lead.

​​​Experience required:

• Prenatal class facilitation experience
• Experience working with pre and postnatal women and families
• Birth Doula, Midwife, Community/maternity Nurse, or Birth Attendant experience is an asset

Compensation:

• The contractor will be compensated 800.00

Please send your proposal letter to Shirley French sfrench@sccss.ca by June 30 2025.