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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre 4 F! b: Q* F$ z
Learn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org/ T1 y- n3 `+ |/ F) j2 i) H5 \5 R
2 {. O2 E9 l4 b) g* e+ [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.
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& h* ?3 @- j# ?3 s( V0 I y8 _& l$ TThe 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.1 ], N6 D- S) D- l
% s4 g3 @' }0 ^4 q4 E1 }# ~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.4 k$ f& ]" W# G" M1 i
?$ }! ~3 a; Z; I, w2 t- T6 h7 GEducation/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.0 N) q f7 X; g+ ~# {- V
2 P7 ]) ^$ f$ |9 E, `. x6 T2 M5 xSkills & 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:4 L5 V1 I3 V2 V: K2 f8 x
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Wendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources - g% T! ~# R6 G" _2 Y
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6) V8 M/ u/ Y$ g% @7 p
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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