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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre ' o# C5 ?, |9 p
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2 n8 u& ~& w7 e$ CPosition: 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.0 n$ q2 n% K: F" i' e
1 j ], w5 K$ z+ P6 ^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.% Z( a2 A& i) e2 d/ z, V
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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.5 { f7 ^/ f+ P6 F; ~
; c( M7 n8 s7 v% `9 eEducation/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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" D. f9 ?3 R/ Z& q, z& p/ H7 ]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.
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6 N$ [, B9 J6 \+ d& E/ STO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:
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$ E8 n2 C7 t, O5 pWendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources 5 b. U5 p. L- A1 L( I% z0 p
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H62 A6 v% g6 F4 T/ S- _
Email: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.3580
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( I) S4 R0 Q& V# {7 R# a3 L3 zPS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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