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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre
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* F2 q( Q0 C3 c; m& |- G( DPosition: 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. j) d. b& b2 w5 ?0 @- o* M0 Y! T% Z
% r; l7 U) I7 VIn 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.6 I8 D& L' ^' e8 |3 z* e8 V
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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.4 u. P l& N: B
4 F( w. e5 N1 f; oSkills & 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.: q- |8 j Q2 m5 ?# Q" @& \5 l
' o; @5 K5 O$ C+ GTO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:- H9 e/ J* `) T7 A' D1 P
W& B5 e8 e/ Q8 N0 B1 u/ ?Wendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources
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( e3 u v) L) L% N0 [Email: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.3580" C2 }) E) @/ i: n" E" Z
& Q2 l' S" w3 C* U# f2 R7 U: pPS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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