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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre
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; N. R4 R- q, R4 CPosition: 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.; ?9 O) ?: @ I4 z: n
3 ~* P% f; s' z) S0 K" O) s0 w AThe 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.: G8 @* J) U! E5 m- w9 a3 @
( V1 O1 A4 R8 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.: C4 c' A3 Q/ ?5 E
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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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: G# S& p! ^4 S. N) cTO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:1 q* T) x; l- X
. A0 O6 ]# d. \" t+ [# e& r+ pWendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources 0 r l6 m: w2 H: c
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6' T2 z3 v4 n) r! ]
Email: wmitchell@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.441.3580. H8 q: ~# e3 r' i' A3 ]9 y
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PS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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