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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre ( t: @3 e5 P% y5 L# n! ?$ ~
Learn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org
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: Y8 V5 q5 [, v$ aPosition: 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.! Q O# V1 ]& h0 L4 L4 @& v r! `
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The 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.! Y* a( L% b& z# ]" F
3 |2 F) n# h- {" L* V4 r' N+ ?4 @In 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.
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8 g$ K l, X: `Education/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.2 r1 I, J7 z, U y; N! W
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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.0 p0 Q0 K* D* F. i+ V+ l, k
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TO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:" U4 d! Q4 I( U
, Z$ B( R/ }0 [' ~8 @& T# ~1 j* QWendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources
, R9 f' x: |$ r: [. aBissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H68 y: F& D' n) [
Email: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.3580
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, Q8 A- U: V; R" {& B* QPS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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