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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre & o" h) R" u+ ?) m; m$ V( v7 G- z
Learn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org. R0 V/ N. I0 @$ Q+ R! o- X
. {9 P+ q0 t" X4 \ E. }+ V* m" UPosition: 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.: I: n6 J/ X0 N- y J9 n
( [8 t0 W8 k' V3 x) A+ \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.
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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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V3 I7 v+ m3 X& [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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& B6 i/ @1 ]% X4 u1 VSkills & 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.+ f( T1 y$ O; a3 T3 R
& X, b$ B5 R; ~4 cTO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:
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) _% Y7 T: P/ J, j2 p$ XWendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources , R/ d p3 T9 k& \: _6 I; I. P
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6
+ |* A; F6 L7 s; }% MEmail: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.3580: j/ Q: T; X1 W9 J0 f9 A) q. u
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PS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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