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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre 8 q* V2 z$ x( H( B+ Q
Learn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org
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& W2 F; A- ]7 X' q3 [* x. j7 uPosition: 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.$ y6 m8 ?1 J5 l; Z
/ ^1 Z& w, R6 `' @ G0 B/ yThe 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. b+ |* r6 Q$ S a1 [
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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.
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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.
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TO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:
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& m- Z! b% V, I0 @Wendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources $ ]1 M& b. e4 G7 d l
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6: m) k& p! U: w8 e2 t$ s! v
Email: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.35805 j" j P" S* d+ Q- {% f4 w3 [3 P
* D5 q7 ?% G3 }# M1 WPS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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