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The North East 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. This program is specifically for the First Nation communities in the North East ECIP service area.
Faciliator will provide support to families who have children, 7-17, with a developmental delay or disability. Duties will include: connecting families with diagnostic services, and follow through on recommendations made; connecting families with support systems in their communities; providing student, families and community services with best practices information; support students transitioning between school to home; supporting families in setting up programs that will best meet their child's needs; supporting families as the advocate for their child's needs; participate in problem solving difficult situations around a child with extra needs. It will include case management, and all required documentation and statistical collection.
Post secondary diploma required. Experience preferred. Must have a valid licence and clear driver's abstract. Must provide a current and clear Police check, including Vulnerable Sector, before employment begins.
Successful applicant will be a team player who possesses: cross cultural knowledge and/or sensitivity, self-motivation, sensitivity and tolerance to family needs, good communication and organization skills, open to new ideas and knowledge. This position requires someone who is willing, and able, to be flexible and committed to making a difference in families lives.
Three references are required at the time of resume submission.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- 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
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Specific Skills
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Work Setting
- Private home
- Hospital or clinic
- Children's services facility
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driver's validity licence check
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Male
- Female
- Families
- Children
- Aboriginal groups
- Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
- Persons who are blind/visually impaired
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
- Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Persons with learning disabilities
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