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SPECIALIZED SUPPORT FACILITATOR
The Prince Albert Early Childhood Intervention Program requires a full-time staff member for a new initiative of Specialized Support Facilitator. This is an information and advocacy support position for families of children, aged 6-18. The staff member will support families in navigating various systems and provide ways of inclusion in all aspects of the child's life. It will also include supporting the development of parent-to-parent peer support program. This program is specifically for the First Nation communities in the PAECIP service area.
Some of the duties will include:
* connecting families with diagnostic services, and helping families follow through on recommendations made
* connecting families with support systems in their communities
* providing student, families, and community services with best practice information
* supporting students transitioning between school to home
* supporting families in setting up programs that will best meet their child's needs
* supporting families as they advocate for their child's needs
* participating in problem solving difficult situations around a child with extra needs
It will include case management, and all required documentation and statistical collection.
Requirements:
Post-secondary degree in Social Work, Education, Health or related fields. Experience preferred in these fields.
Must have a valid, clean drivers license. In addition, you will need to provide a current, clear Police check, including Vulnerable Sector, before employment begins.
The successful applicant will be a team-player who also possesses the following qualities:
*Cross-cultural knowledge and/or sensitivity
*Self motivation
*Sensitivity and tolerance to family needs
*Good communication and organizations skills
*Openness to new ideas and knowledge
This position requires someone who is willing, and able, to be flexible and committed to the job.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
Early Childhood Education Skills
- Provide opportunity for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play and music
- Prepare progress reports and discuss with parents and other staff members
- Assess the developmental level of children
Additional Skills
- Assist in maintaining records of children
Experience With Children Who Have Special Needs
- Children who are blind or visually impaired
- Children who are deaf or hard of hearing
- Children with a mental health disability
- Children with a physical disability
- Children with an intellectual disability
- Children with behavioural issues
Work Setting
- Resource centre for special needs children
- Private home
- Before and after school programs
- First Nations community
Work Location Information
- Urban area
- Rural community
- Various locations
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
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