Company:
Campbell River and District Association for Community Living
Details:
Permanent Part-time: 6.5 hrs per week; Tues & Fri; 8:30am-11:45am
The Supported Child Development Program Support Worker will provide services that may include providing extra staffing support to a child care centre in order for children with extra support needs to fully participate in the child care settings chosen by their families; working as a team member with child care setting staff and with all the children and families providing general support to the whole program to ensure effective inclusion of the children. The uniqueness of this program requires the Support Worker to take direction from the Supervisors of the regulated Child Care settings.
CLOSING DATE: September 30, 2020
START DATE: ASAP
Qualifications & Experience:
The Supported Child Development Program Support Worker will provide services that may include providing extra staffing support to a child care centre in order for children with extra support needs to fully participate in the child care settings chosen by their families; working as a team member with child care setting staff and with all the children and families providing general support to the whole program to ensure effective inclusion of the children. The uniqueness of this program requires the Support Worker to take direction from the Supervisors of the regulated Child Care settings.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
As a team member, support children with extra support needs to fully participate in child care.
Contribute to the development and implementation of Individual Family Service Plans for children that reflect the choices and priorities identified by their parents.
Support capacity building with the Aboriginal community.
Contribute to the development of inclusive communities.
Contribute to the effective management and administration of the Supported Child Development Program.
Establish and maintain current professional practice.
Work as a team member to provide culturally appropriate daily experiences that support and promote the development of all children in the setting.
Encourage and model social interactions with the child(ren)?s peers.
Encourage, and where necessary, model setting staff?s involvement and interaction with the children.
Support and facilitate transitions to other programs including school.
Contribute to an effective staff team to ensure the delivery of quality services.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development relevant to the position.
Maintain accurate records and statistics of client services and provide reports as required.
Report critical incidents as outlined by CRADACL policies and submit the report to the Program Manager within 24 hours.
Participate in meetings as required by the Consultant.
Work cooperatively with relevant community agencies.
Perform other related duties as required.
Job Requirements: Must be an early Childhood Educator with current BC License to practice as an early Childhood Educator. Three years? experience working in an inclusive child care setting. Preference may be given to an Early Childhood Education Special Educator with current BC License to practice as an Early Childhood Education Special Educator. Consideration may be given to applicants with an ECE-Assistant certificate with experience in a child care setting. Current Criminal Record Check, physician approval, TB test results, First Aid and CPR required as per Association policy.
QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Ability to collaborate and work effectively as a member of an inter-professional team. Strong oral communication, organizational, and documentation skills. Ability to provide a calm, healthy, responsive relationship with the child and to establish and maintain supportive, collaborative relationships with families and child care setting staff. Able to work independently and efficiently with minimum supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality and maintain a positive, professional, non-judgmental attitude. Must be physically fit, willing and able to meet all physical demands of the job.