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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre 9 ~" p. E- E4 y6 L% V/ p' G
Learn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org* Q" }! Z! v1 E0 O$ n3 k
; s% M# J3 k/ i' IPosition: 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.% {% B0 r" v$ z& d/ j! r9 l
# D! m& g# ^& 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.0 [ _: m# w1 a6 m; k; h; j
! B8 }* N# J* }4 rIn 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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& `( N9 c, x: t: n9 ?) aEducation/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.- x! s0 @3 J! }% T
/ P+ y8 _& J9 @6 f1 P! gSkills & 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.
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9 Y3 u+ R9 I8 a2 T2 C+ k/ J. MTO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:
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Wendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources ! e. \7 _0 U: b! d3 B& R
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H62 t9 P. ^! @" ^& \3 W9 V, _
Email: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.35800 q# K% X( N5 B' S; N
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PS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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