Resource Consultant - Welland, Canada - Strive Niagara

Strive Niagara

Verified Company

Welland, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

This position consists of a Monday - Friday, 8-hour shift.

The Resource Consultant rotates weekly on a regular schedule between Child Care Centres and Before and After School Care programs.

The ability to travel between sites from Grimsby to Niagara Falls is essential.

Location:
All Sites and B&A Programs

Job Title:
Resource Consultant

Main Purpose of the Job:

The Resource Consultant plans and implements individual program plans for each identified child with special needs.

Working directly with staff, children, and parents to provide a positive learning environment that meets each child's individual needs and developmental levels.

Working as part of a team, participating with community agencies to promote early identification and intervention.

Direct Reports:
Executive Director and Director of Operations

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties describe the typical and primary functions of the Resource Consultant position and should not be considered to encompass all required tasks.

Supports to Individuals and Families:

Recognize and support families at risk
Advocate and support families with children with special needs
Provide and facilitate positive parenting practices through parenting groups and discussions
Administer screening tools and assessments as required
Make referrals to appropriate agencies based on the needs of the individual families
Develop and support the implementation of Individual Goal Plans, monitor and update as goals are met, establishing new goals; ensure parental involvement in the Goal Plan process
Consult and provide support for adaptations to the program to reflect all children's needs

Administration:

Ensure accurate and detailed documentation of consultations are maintained at all times
Consult and meet with staff on an ongoing basis to ensure the children's needs are being met through Class Wide Adaptive Program Planning model
Completes Rating Scales in all STRIVE NIAGARA programs; when time permits supports are provided to Healthy from the Start and Brighter Futures programs
Recognize the importance and participate in fund raising activities within a nonprofit organization

Coordination:

Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and community meetings when required
Work effectively as an interdisciplinary team member
Work as part of the team with Executive Director, Director of Operations, Supervisors and Staff
Access community resources and share information with staff
Collaborate professionally with community agencies

Education and Professional Development:

Keeps abreast of developments in the field by attending relevant conferences, seminars and workshops and by individual research.

Committee/Agency/Community Contact:

Assists with referrals to educational organizations, therapist, and community services upon request of parents.
Facilitates transition to school reports and through assisting parents with meetings, followup phone calls and visits.

Qualifications: