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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre
M5 B3 d7 u/ ?$ XLearn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org6 e9 A; X7 {* L" N& O$ h! {
" G% Y; V# t9 f' y, EPosition: 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.7 R0 Z* b) v) K }" }
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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.$ M0 M. i% @% g- G8 L* Y+ }
3 Q8 C+ x$ Z& _: C0 fIn 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.( A) |. e: Y% X% @
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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.9 X) e" L0 B% U- i- S7 c& I
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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 |2 U: w& A, j' I1 x& q
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TO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:: w& T- i1 l. B8 K' P5 K3 W
0 @" I& x* v v4 y' z) }6 WWendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources
1 f3 d' y3 |' X* l. ?/ H$ VBissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6/ f+ O* H- w9 n- P1 @8 d) p
Email: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.3580
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5 e9 S# v( Q6 y8 yPS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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