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South Central Early Childhood Intervention Program requires a permanent, part time Interventionist
The Interventionist will work under the direction of the Executive Director to provide programming to children 0-6 years old who have a diagnosed delay, who are experiencing developmental delay or who are at risk for delay, in their homes, in centers, outdoors and/or virtually in Moose Jaw and surrounding area.
Qualifications:
- This position requires the Interventionist to:
- Have completed a recognized program in the field of early childhood (minimum ECE Diploma or a recognized professional degree in the Human Services field such as early childhood development, education, nursing, social work, or other related programs)
- Have experience working with children with special needs and their families
- Have a valid drivers license and the use of a reliable vehicle
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must have a minimum level of CLB 8 for English Language in all four (4) language categories
Position Responsibilities:
1. Plan, implement and model programming to children 0-6 years old with their caregivers in their homes, centers, outdoors and/or virtually
2. Provide information and resources to caregivers in order to support children to increase their independence, engagement and social relationships in everyday routines
3. Provide support to families to meet their identified goals for their child and family, increase their knowledge regarding their childs strengths and needs, and empower families to have the confidence to advocate for their children
4. Connect the family and child to necessary services or supports in their community
5. Conduct child development screenings and assessments
6. Communicating regularly with the Supervisor to discuss progress of each child
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 vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
Early Childhood Education Skills
- 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
- Nursery school
- Child care centre
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
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