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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre - x% o0 [- ?# I4 p% q" G, r0 S6 G
Learn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org! a" p7 `% U6 j$ ~) f3 `8 p
2 k" A3 R |" x2 l. fPosition: 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.0 o a: m2 E0 o5 Y( o8 D
: z9 Q6 K7 o8 q& pThe 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., @4 x; Y. r) ~
3 x) U: u9 b& G7 MIn 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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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.2 s/ u& n( |! O5 y$ P4 M, g
; S5 Y4 |0 w1 M8 zSkills & 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.: a% g& y) b, g2 m( {0 g
2 ?7 n: M0 K0 S8 T% o: _TO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:, Y; W6 J# C4 [# V2 m2 B
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Wendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources
" L9 d3 n) z; W5 X. JBissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6
& F, `9 u# I0 d* g: l3 u4 QEmail: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.3580
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PS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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