Home Child Care Advisor - Ottawa, Canada - Canadian Mothercraft of Ottawa Carleton

Canadian Mothercraft of Ottawa Carleton

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

The Home Child Care Advisor, under the direction of the Home Child Care Manager, is responsible to manage and administer a caseload of daycare homes.

Duties are performed in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) and the policies and procedures of Mothercraft Ottawa.

The Home Child Care Advisor will assess new partnerships with Home Day Care Providers, identify and address barriers, promote developmentally appropriate and non-biased programs guided by family support principles, and delivered within the context of Mothercraft's mission and strategic plan.

OUR PROGRAMS:
HELPING FAMILIES GROW AND THRIVE

Mothercraft Ottawa is a non-profit multifaceted family support agency offering a wide array of programs for families from pregnancy to school age.

Mothercraft has been supporting and meeting the needs of families and care providers in our community since 1944.

We offer early learning programs and services that support early childhood development; and full-time, part
- time and casual, licensed childcare programs for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Mothercraft Ottawa's childcare programs are provided in a centre, in a school or in a caregiver's home and are available throughout the year.

We offer a comprehensive range of support services for parents, including prenatal classes, birth companion support, drop-in play groups and parenting workshops.

As an EarlyON Child and Family Centre we offer programs and workshops that support parents and caregivers in all aspects of early child development.

Note all our programs are offered in both English and French.

OUR VALUES
Through our work with families, staff, partners and the community, Mothercraft is dedicated to:

Creativity: Exploring possibilities
Nurturing: Supporting each other with compassion
Inclusivity: Welcoming and encouraging diversity
Integrity: Acting with honesty and reliability
Collaborative Relationships: Built on respect and communication.

Competencies:

Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Problem solver and proactive thinker
Effective timemanager and multitasker
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Ownership skills

Job Duties:

Recruit, screen and approve Home Child Care Providers
Conduct home assessments and evaluate suitability for provision of child care according to agency criteria and CCEYA legislation
Enforce Mothercraft Ottawa policies and procedures and the CCEYA guidelines in each Provider's home
Arrange and conduct intake interviews with families and assess care needs
Arrange placement visits and completes contracts
Monitor and assess child care through regular visits to the Provider's home in accordance with the CCEYA and Mothercraft Ottawa policies and procedures
Conduct safety inspections of Providers homes and ensure safety standards are met
Promote developmentally appropriate and nonbiased programs and activities in Provider homes
Inform and promote Mothercraft Ottawa policies to Providers and parents
Arrange alternate care as required
Provide support to the Provider, parent, and child relationships
Prepare reports and maintain files for Providers and children as required by the CCEYA and Mothercraft Ottawa policies and procedures
Report serious occurrences to the Ministry of Education and other agencies as required
Participate in the development of training for Providers
Organize, prepare, and present workshops
Review and approves Providers monthly attendance records
Assume the responsibility of a coworker caseload when necessary
Purchase and deliver equipment and supplies to Providers
Describes and promotes Mothercraft Ottawa's programs to new parents, Providers, and the community
Promotes a nurturing environment and activities which encourage interaction among children and adults across cultures; role models appropriate interaction and behaviour management techniques with children; supports Providers in solving problems with understanding and referrals to resources and programs
Inviting conversations and information sharing about child development, nutrition, play and inquiry based learning, and other topics that support their role
Assists in providing information and helps Providers link to other programs and services in the community, such as health services, assessment services and recreation programs
Identifies the need for the purchase of toys and games suitable for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, schoolaged children, and children with special needs
Assists in maintaining and developing home child care information and resources
Participates in external committees where appropriate
Identifies Provider training needs; develops training plans and arranges workshops meeting identified needs; plans and delivers the workshops when needed
Maintain a professional appearance, demeanour, and attitude at all times
Maintain a high level of confidentia