Infant/child Development Consultant - Chilliwack, Canada - Fraser Valley Child Development Centre

Fraser Valley Child Development Centre

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Chilliwack, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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ABOUT FVCDC

The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre is a community based organization providing innovative, strength based, family centered services to children, youth and their families on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Stó:lō and Nlaka'pamux peoples.

We are located in the beautiful Fraser Valley, close to nature and city. Our work focuses on child development - supporting, advocating, and empowering children and families.

Services are delivered in a culture of excellence, diversity, and respect, with a focus on positive outcomes for each child, their families, our staff and our community.

We believe in "_Helping Kids Shine_".

POSITION TYPE:
Permanent, Full-Time

***Reporting to the Department Leader, the Infant/Child Development Consultants (ICDC) are foundational in developing safe therapeutic relationships with families of children with diverse abilities and orient them to services provided at the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre. Consultants walk alongside families to help them notice their child's abilities and areas of growth, and collectively with the family, help them to identify priorities to support the child's participation within their daily routines and activities in all settings including at home and in the community. Consultants empower parents, caregivers, and educators in fostering children's social and emotional development, through responsive caregiving skills that help to build healthier and more resilient brains for the future.

Come join our ICDC team to nurture little sparks into radiant stars - because every child's light deserves to shine brightly**
WHAT YOU NEED:

Degree in an area related to early childhood development.
Minimum 3 years of experience working in the field of pediatric disabilities
Training and experience in working with families
Valid BC driver's license with reliable use of a car for work

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Salary range as per HSA Collective Agreement
Extended Health and Dental Plan
Municipal Pension Plan
Paid vacation, sick time and special leave
Yearly education allowance up to $1000
Additional employer sponsored learning and development opportunities
Collaborative team environment
Flexible working hours, with opportunity to do some work from home
Work cell phone and laptop
Onsite free parking
Travel mileage reimbursement

EQUITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

- "We are dedicated to strengthening the well-being, growth and participation of children, youth and their families through innovative evidence-based child development services."_