Aboriginal Supported Child Development / Infant Development Worker

DENISIQI SERVICES SOCIETY

Employment Opportunity

Aboriginal Supported Child Development / Infant Development Worker

Full time Permanent Position

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Aboriginal Supported Child Development / Infant Development (Early Years Worker) will work within the context of a multi-disciplinary team and agency. The position will work in consultation and with additional supports to ensure inclusion of children within childcare facilities, preschool, daycare, and school age care settings as well as one on one with children needing developmental supports. In collaboration with parents, childcare facilities staff, consultant, and team members assist in developing an individualized program plan, a medical or behavioural plan as needed. Services are delivered in both Williams Lake and the Chilcotin.

Minimum Requirements
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education with a current BC License to Practice, Child and Youth Care, or related field (e.g. nursing, education, psychology, social work) is required.
• Three years’ experience in inclusive childcare preferred.
• Experience working with children aged 0 to 19 who have developmental delays.
• Experience in creating and implementing an individualized plan to support a high-risk child/ren with special needs.
• Demonstrated ability to use a cultural safety framework when working with Aboriginal children, families, and communities.
• Skill in administering formal and informal developmental assessment tools, and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Well-developed planning, organizing, administrative and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively with program staff, Ministry staff, community groups and agencies
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License; clear criminal record.
• Willingness to work and travel to remote communities multiple times per week.
• Ability to work independently, good organizational, time management skills and computer skills.

For more information about this posting, please contact: christa@denisiqi.org

Salary $29.78

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Please submit resumes, with references, and cover letter:
Attention: Christa Smith
By post: Denisiqi Services Society By e-mail: christa@denisiqi.org
240B North Mackenzie Avenue By fax to: 250-392-6501
Williams Lake, BC V2G 1N6
Note: Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted