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Under the supervision of the Early Childhood Development Leadership Director, the Home Visitor will provide support to children 0 5 years of age and their families with comprehensive, individualized educational, social, and health services through a planned program of activities.
The Home Visitor will provide services to a minimum caseload of 12 and a maximum of 18 children and their families.
Qualifications
* Early Childhood Education Certificate
* Experience in childrens programming or services
* An understanding of adult education principles and family dynamics
* An ability to demonstrate energy and enthusiasm while working with families and for the program in general
* Ability to relate and communicate effectively
* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, clients and community service agencies
* Must be willing to take direction, be open to new ideas, able to learn and grow with the program, the children and the parents
* Previous working experience with First Nations people and demonstrate an understanding of the health and social issues encountered by First Nation people and a willingness to learn about and accept First Nations cultures
* Confidentiality is essential
* Valid Drivers License
* Must provide a successful criminal record check with Vulnerable Sector
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
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
Early Childhood Education Skills
- Provide opportunity for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play and music
- Assess the developmental level of children
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
- Prepare craft materials and assist children to use them
- Prepare and serve snacks
- Observe children and report on observations to supervisor
- Conduct and monitor activity programs designed for young children
Work Setting
- First Nations community
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
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