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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre # {4 W' A: n; [7 r" o% m' j3 ~4 C9 L
Learn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org" m+ ?1 y9 D7 X
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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.
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0 i( p9 e) a8 ~4 E" D+ X! z$ 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.
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In 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." M) o$ d! l! g1 i
7 h. |9 j9 |1 t8 I2 R' X$ V$ A6 M: p' w) REducation/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.1 j. m* I' ~9 `0 ^4 R4 v/ a
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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.8 D! i# t2 t- P5 X3 J
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TO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:( |: P( g9 z5 A. k3 X/ s1 b0 q# @' E
$ ]- L2 x* A' Q3 u) x( L8 o4 p GWendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources * F8 x; m+ r( ]; L8 r. \
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6! ~1 a0 t7 L2 ?% E0 @/ K
Email: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.3580( G( _" q6 g% |: V" [ |' Z
6 D5 p2 {, h9 v& I VPS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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