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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre
5 @& C0 f# e6 ?0 g# p, _! RLearn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org+ u" x7 R1 i4 g7 P' c
/ {5 T4 L. h" R" OPosition: 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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9 V" ~' i; k, T, _! rThe 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.: r& o# ]# O# B, L8 G$ \$ U
' K" P/ c' w8 ^ ~, \9 P0 e" B' w& xIn 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.- G: ^ X! ? F5 |6 F
/ s( K0 G) R" O) Z! y5 I' y0 xEducation/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.$ T9 X2 _ u5 i/ i: I
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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.$ H& E5 a* B4 Q9 r4 i' \ Z% ~
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TO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:
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7 x2 t( {, L' y5 BWendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources 1 q6 K" K& |9 |4 L, q# u& s. C
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6( } X! L( G% n& n+ E; f6 |
Email: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.3580' @% U1 v' V. z* O. {
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PS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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