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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre 4 N) i/ f$ ~# N/ \
Learn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org
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) v2 _, [* q7 l9 G2 w3 [5 c! GPosition: 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.: k" p U T1 K) U
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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.- `0 P5 v0 v) G) e
7 t) z) e; `3 b. d4 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.. h) ^/ [: B$ o8 p8 ~
. p6 r9 h* X# O8 ]7 h% [% lEducation/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.% R! ?, Z1 C! f
5 m$ R* H' h: Q, b# G1 @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.
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TO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:
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6 i% W$ ]1 H+ g6 ~( ^* g/ k* MWendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources . r& r5 B" X7 a. i0 B- i' H2 ~2 u8 b% s
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H62 @; G8 k( x, r1 }# L
Email: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.3580- |3 Y( ~2 P6 Q8 j2 S- `- n6 `
; X/ g; b) y l9 ~9 BPS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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