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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre
0 W1 }; j( _4 \1 W2 ~5 C- uLearn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org8 D F- o4 [' |0 Y8 c
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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.3 F4 @! }& V1 I( T) N% H& _) f
1 q: S7 b D0 w, C, J& FThe 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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4 e! v* p. @4 k4 ]( e4 p0 Z2 {( cIn 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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$ V5 k, ^, M, o% Q* zEducation/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.
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$ s( E4 J2 a7 g6 i8 K' I g. l: F0 |" NSkills & 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:+ {2 {3 [' v7 c8 Y/ ^5 }* F
- Q6 J3 \3 ~4 |1 `Wendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources
7 M2 E7 f7 y) h* ^Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6
9 C1 n! S- F+ k: o1 \Email: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.35801 W7 N- e- n: y9 `6 A6 N; l- u
+ E+ D. W6 M+ a7 r3 T5 n* s% V7 I/ x: pPS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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