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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre 7 B# E" M" e$ }) k
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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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* v9 o9 F. u( C0 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.! [# C2 c0 N; t7 h6 {! _
" c/ e& W' j" u6 n2 I: o4 SIn 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.) @1 y+ u7 V W/ n
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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.. D7 Q( c8 E. @
7 \ f0 O S4 T. o6 E8 `% d# j f4 ESkills & 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.5 Q* c4 L0 U. p( a2 U7 w
6 P* b( f5 P7 g6 ]& NTO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:
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Wendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources 2 ?. r/ z1 g1 H& w$ ~. C+ }& }
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6
: u- q' u7 o- t/ gEmail: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.3580 G6 E* e* I: u* m3 S, N
" u( _6 v1 M gPS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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