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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre
# h( A; C- @6 l1 @Learn about us online: www.bissellcentre.org
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- E) {+ I; ~5 }' ?* n; \; ?) YPosition: 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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# o) ^! l* I. F4 LThe 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.( s1 I7 u; }9 y3 S% P+ n/ G
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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.
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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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/ Z1 Q' v$ R9 k- G' S0 |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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9 S- j! y* M5 k$ Y' TTO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence, including cover letter to:0 z4 P& O, }6 \: I! \5 M
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Wendy Mitchell, Manager of Child and Family Resources ' M( x% c* r! q0 q6 J* P- Y+ G
Bissell Centre, 10527 - 96 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6
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1 e# f# K/ T, v/ X0 uPS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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