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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre
# \/ n7 {4 \6 w6 N# wLearn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org5 |5 y( v" U3 J0 t# v y
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Position: 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.' Q6 ?' q# l6 I H+ D
. J O7 Q$ I" k4 SThe 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.2 s, u1 G9 y4 ~" C. W) [
9 ?) a' [. A. X5 Z) x. z, v, tIn 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./ E' ]2 t5 A9 D9 l% B4 B. `1 G
* `) V7 j$ G- f* ]! z4 }1 m! }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.* t7 v) ?- }; }4 H6 u9 e
7 o5 X w# f3 g4 T) K; [2 LTO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:# S' ~3 A7 z* ?% p# \( [% {+ s4 Q
# `, W0 b9 N( JWendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources 5 C" G7 t7 ^7 N' r' k8 i, g4 P2 j
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6
2 ^! Q# r+ k5 M, Z ]/ d2 K5 O+ xEmail: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.3580* `+ @6 [0 w6 c) }# c5 ~: ^
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PS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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