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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre ' W: t; S! {/ Y/ J2 b7 X! L
Learn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org0 H4 t6 S8 y- X) V
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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. l& P$ q8 m( T$ s: c$ `8 p5 s
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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.! ?& ^! f4 |. P9 N+ f. E! [7 x2 E9 D* ]5 ]
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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.( _2 V. ~2 H: `4 Y; L$ \
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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.+ L6 i3 X. L8 Y' S
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Skills & 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.% p1 z% n i$ s! R& A
' M _0 G: Z4 y" B5 m* ITO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:- t3 r- L+ e+ {0 [2 a! y& h+ [
" d. e; X" B% X% j; PWendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources / l; C7 U$ N6 q
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6- R' F8 K$ w/ Q; M. ?
Email: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.3580+ N8 @8 l" h! P; q; O
# j' T7 r7 v. V/ q: l, jPS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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