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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre * ]( f: M8 ~! C* u1 Y/ |
Learn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org7 s! T$ U/ c0 l9 z' i! Z
% r/ ?5 J5 f0 D2 `- q2 FPosition: 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.; _6 J8 I' _) y
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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." Q9 v9 M# V; Q2 J0 e5 N
* P3 P$ q' C. g4 \7 F7 R( J) 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.( ^) d2 `- h7 E( n' O D
/ ^& T; S! [) O( h7 {& o; D, \7 [; ZEducation/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.% o0 ?. q& k0 X' q
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TO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:8 L+ C# b0 g2 M' ~& q0 X) @
9 A+ ?- G# U/ Y3 L$ L4 e6 AWendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources
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Email: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.35801 b {8 W( h6 }' Y: f7 r
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PS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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