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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre 9 e% o) Z- j c/ a
Learn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org
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; U% [3 T6 R2 lPosition: 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.& N" ~5 `% M6 t9 o. t
3 C& c' y' D8 z! OThe 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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( M% }) f9 j# ~$ aIn 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.8 B3 |1 N& N; T8 B
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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. l: o# x: Z* `* R
R7 N' V/ {! MSkills & 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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0 N/ e% y; Q; t. S$ L( g+ S- h3 NTO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:# [* e* K" j+ T2 [( l/ {8 H4 X
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Wendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources 5 R+ m3 p4 {8 k3 B$ x* U6 Z3 P
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6 C. Q/ O) i% j# X4 h C# A3 `3 J' o
Email: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.3580: b7 }0 V7 J9 @. m' {4 h, e/ o6 H
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PS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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