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Job Summary.
The Developmental Worker works with children one-on-one to establish a nurturing relationship that is based on trust and understanding. This position helps develop individualized plans for children with complex medical or behavioural needs to get them as involved in activities as possible, while making sure they comfortable and safe.
Completion of (at least) one of the following:
- Education Assistant Program
- Rehabilitation Worker Program
- Recreational Therapist Program
- Kinesiology Degree- Adaptive Physical Activity
-ECE Certificate OR other relevant and applicable education with diverse needs, with minimum 1 year of experience.
Responsibilities Include:
- Collaborate with team to develop/implement integrated programming for children in a multi-aged home/daycare.
- Provide programming and environment that promotes development of all children's physical, emotional, social, communicative, cognitive and creative skills, while preserving their safety, health and well-being.
- Document developmental milestones for each child, set goals and create action plans
- Promote inclusion through engaging childrens interactions with one another and involvement in the community.
- Maintain a warm, caring, and responsive relationship with every child as well as a cooperative partnership with families.
- Contribute to a collaborative working relationship between the team, outside agencies, and community services.
- Participate in on-going professional development, training and staff meetings.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Additional Skills
- Sign language
- Housekeeping activities
Specific Skills
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Resolve conflict situations
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Provide personal services support to persons with special needs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
Work Setting
- Children's services facility
Ability to Supervise
- 3-4 people
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child welfare check
Target Groups or Clients
- Children
- Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
- Persons who are blind/visually impaired
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
- Persons with learning disabilities
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