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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre
0 t2 U. g7 u0 u) B" U3 p& GLearn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org2 h$ V$ { R& V0 \$ |1 J6 ], Z$ I' z/ a
h; w+ b4 ~% H! _+ R8 YPosition: 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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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.3 H# k9 j3 R) M$ r9 `2 F1 _$ P- y f. w
. W4 p1 {% Y& g5 ^- l0 R& QIn 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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( |6 K3 ]. w* `* e$ {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.1 ~, c& _$ ^. o
* K7 J. @% i9 a' I# ISkills & 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., L1 b$ n* g8 T" Q* ~
. H3 R# S8 _ m0 ?3 g+ Y4 T9 x A& hTO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:. d4 i* ]: A. a! P
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Wendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources 6 ~+ L6 k2 z1 D+ d
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6( F% s7 ~$ Q J# z+ _) h
Email: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.3580" y" J3 ?6 [# T1 B, {- j) W
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PS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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