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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre
" O0 M( S* h B4 iLearn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org0 Z5 L" a1 K+ h9 r' S
8 y0 s/ p/ R; m) m- g2 tPosition: Early Childhood Development Resource Worker / Location: Edmonton / Salary: commensurate with education & experience / Closing Date: July 2, 10 / Abstract: Bissell Centre is a nonprofit community resource centre providing support to people living in poverty within the a of neighbour helping neighbour., Z! y- w9 k% X
6 H/ }' n* W5 t6 ?8 b; c8 oThe Position: the Early Childhood Development Resource Worker is responsible for developing and implementation of program supports and resources for children with special needs. Some duties and responsibilities include: personal commitment to Bissell Centre Mission, Vision, Priorities and Values; provide training to staff regarding Special Needs and Early Childhood Intervention strategies; develop a Resource Library accessible to parents/staff; assist staff in implementing early intervention strategies (including programs and changes to the childcare environment) to permit full participation of children with special needs in childcare activities; establish developmentally appropriate activities to enhance skills in the following areas: cognitive, fine and gross motor, behavioral, social and emotional; assist parents with their parenting concerns and with accessing appropriate resources for their children and for themselves.( j1 J4 y' ^4 ]! H
l) U+ r' c% r! C. PIn addition: provide workshops to parents/guardians as needed; plan/facilitate a parenting support group; network with other agencies that provide Early Intervention programs, including schools; advocate as necessary on behalf of parents/children; identify appropriate referrals; transport and/or accompany family to appointments when necessary; liaise with Child & Family Resources as well as other Centre programs; when requested, supervise & provide training to summer or practicum student(s); knowledge of Day Care licensing requirements, child development, children’s early intervention strategies, inclusive strategies, Learning Through Play philosophy, early childhood environments/early childhood resources & programs.2 E$ ?( E1 a9 W0 d) {4 s! g
) o _ C; N3 N& M# P- CEducation/Experience: B. Ed. or Rehabilitation Practitioner or equivalent education; experience working with and developing education plans for children who have behavioral and developmental challenges; experience in providing training; experience working with families in extended support and advocacy roles; familiarity and experience with issues of poverty and the urban core.
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Skills & Abilities: Behave ethically, build relationships, communicate effectively, focus on client needs, foster teamwork, make decisions, have organizational skills, be able to plan/solve problems, maintains accurate written caseload notes, computer records (dBase) and program information.! } Z( d5 q9 n/ y8 _( M
& Z9 U; D$ h2 v% hTO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:% v# o6 _3 R$ ?/ E/ y
3 Y+ ?4 v+ Y; G9 `Wendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources 4 h& e0 W* n% C; E8 z# o
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6
. d1 @* o# y3 s- h5 k: sEmail: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.35803 }3 d) a% ?4 k$ T5 i; P
D ]& r) q/ ]PS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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