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Are you interested in a job that is rewarding and where you can make a difference? Would you enjoy working with preschool children with disabilities and their families? Join the staff at the West Central Early Childhood Intervention Program!
We are looking for an Early Childhood Interventionist to work 120 hours per month with families of preschool children with developmental delays and disabilities in the family home. This job requires travel of up to 1.5 hours from Kindersley 2 - 3 times per week. A valid drivers license is required and must be maintained to stay employed. The program does own a vehicle however, staff must have a reliable vehicle to use when the program car is in use.
Applicant must have minimum education of a two year Early Childhood Diploma (Level III), or a diploma in a related field. Applicants with Degrees in Education, Psychology or Nursing should also apply. Experience with children and some computer skills needed.
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
Children'S Ages
- 5 years
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 3-11 months
- 4 years
- Newborn
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 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
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
- Observe children and report on observations to supervisor
- Conduct and monitor activity programs designed for young 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 physical disability
- Children with an intellectual disability
- Children with behavioural issues
Work Setting
- Private home
Work Location Information
- Rural community
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Immunization records