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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre & ~+ ?3 z3 Z, `% B% B1 @
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1 S; \9 v. I X! t1 \: D1 KPosition: 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.# i5 i' m: C, n% i. a) c" R9 J9 Y) Z
2 s0 B! G7 P9 P& C# D; }1 @* ?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.0 l- M4 O" U/ Y
6 B% z5 w. J/ ?& E3 K+ N" p) VIn 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.; d5 P% u3 f6 E% t. l; q# m3 Z& r
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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.6 G* b& z8 J7 m) s; q1 r, c
5 V6 A# A9 e$ F" C2 t3 kSkills & 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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TO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:7 G: {/ Z% T5 H
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Wendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources $ |8 q/ P7 {2 p q+ b: x# r) G' B
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6% x! }3 I1 M \1 p N9 ^3 ?
Email: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.35800 b( Y" J1 [8 L0 B! {
1 q W" M0 X6 LPS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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