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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre
' Z! z6 R* X q8 _0 [' Q9 ?# OLearn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org+ O" z# H2 k2 Z. V( x7 \. @
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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.1 l8 @9 V4 V# S% o- l
- y; j$ s* X' e- `. cThe 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.$ F" u# x$ k8 D1 a& s
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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.
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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.
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# G- v: R, R6 s7 {% |) |& fSkills & 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.* ^: o) d3 T( T0 e# [' K
. _6 K& h% J0 eTO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:6 v0 D. t3 X; V/ U7 F: T& m3 A
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Wendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources ; B+ X% L8 [# N$ D* W5 R
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6
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4 t. A4 m% V7 B- j; ^6 p( {PS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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