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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre ! S8 P3 |! {+ Y) F5 M2 T) e) \: p
Learn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org
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, G+ K9 f8 |$ Z5 k& J* DPosition: 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.0 s* p0 C: {$ r; O) T5 p& J
) E5 {3 G9 w. j) K8 h0 [* |5 X& |& gThe 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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& V, ~9 w- Z# v( o& r9 aIn 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.* `( S. L7 ~: }6 a) C5 F
4 I. k9 C# v# R# h% P0 O6 l/ @+ IEducation/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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; b# {5 D. m% \% `& g& p/ pSkills & 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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" }; |1 E W( z' n6 d uTO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:/ A$ Y! g+ X5 B4 g$ E; u
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Wendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources 3 K K5 I6 k+ C( }1 a0 t0 \0 {
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6
) x- \' W, k" s4 I" F$ TEmail: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.3580
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PS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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