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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre % h5 R/ d+ N" L& U) u
Learn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org F8 U( @/ I$ t0 B
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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.
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! k+ V8 C9 e6 nThe 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.# L& y2 f3 E8 h9 |& m
7 _: t4 b4 O0 {, g# hIn 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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W; F4 S. u; `3 l0 ?/ s3 AEducation/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.6 A# k6 W# \4 S: E' \
! S* B& [1 }' lSkills & 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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# j1 l5 g' @9 }3 G( T1 iTO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:1 y8 D9 i% q7 _; K0 {2 ?1 J
" V3 _: a6 s6 _1 _Wendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources
* j5 B' a, ]0 ?, q+ J. P; yBissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6+ B( T2 S# o2 N- L5 `
Email: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.3580% O$ x; ^! V4 J- f/ i0 i% }
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PS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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