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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre R5 J q# o) h
Learn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org+ S {6 Y! b8 C( A
# u' c0 j7 n; F! [, D) s8 \Position: 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.8 g# z# _# }% e: m1 P
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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., C6 b8 r% S. \6 P& Z- _6 ^) }8 O! ?
: P/ r% P1 j( }1 `# x' R2 qIn 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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0 m% F* p# v1 a C: }; ^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.
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' t* e+ G! K9 @ W3 s7 B# WSkills & 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.* `9 S2 M: j* y( `& g+ b4 t
S. m! n* e+ s2 Q8 F, OTO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:
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7 e( f+ e9 U, TWendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources 4 g5 c. Q6 e. @ C" h& G5 O
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H63 ?, X1 B! _- A) B0 V1 k
Email: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.3580
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PS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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