Supported Child Development- Consultant - Surrey, Canada - The Centre for Child Development

The Centre for Child Development

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Surrey, Canada

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Description

Posting #:

SCD

Job Title:
Supported Child Development Consultant (SCD Consultant)

Department:
Supported Child Development Program

Status:
Regular Full-time 1.0 FTE -
2 Positions

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday and some evenings and Saturdays

Start Date:

ASAP

Union:
Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association - Paramedical (HSA)

Job Rate:
Grid 6-9 Phase in as per the April 1, 2023, wage schedule***
Reports to: Senior Director of Inclusive Practice

Job Summary:
Responsible to provide initial consultation for all new families referred to Supported Child
Development (SCD), conduct initial assessment of support needs and request for additional support as
needed. Assist families to find a childcare program or other community-based supports; complete all initial
required documentation; make referrals to other agencies if appropriate; and collaborate with families and
providers for a positive placement. Support the inclusion of children who require additional supports in
childcare settings chosen by their families. Address parent and childcare provider needs, and issues
related to inclusion. Liaise with other professionals in the planning process and provide services such as
observation, non-clinical assessment, program monitoring, training, problem solving and collaboration.

Education Training and Experience:

Valid Early Childhood Educator License to practice issued by the BC Child Care Facilities

Licensing Board.

Valid Special Needs License to practice issued by the BC Child Care Facilities Licensing Board.
Valid Infant and Toddlers License to practice issued by the BC Child Care Facilities Licensing

Board.

Five (5) years recent related experience working in inclusive childcare and the community social

services sector with a demonstrated working knowledge of family centered service, early
intervention, child development, family support and community-based services.

Valid First Aid Certificate as per childcare licensing requirements.
Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for work purposes.
Criminal Record Review acceptable to the Centre.
Desirable: Valid School Aged Care Certificate.
Provide proof of vaccination as per BC PHO order for Health and Community Care Workers.

Skills & Abilities:

Demonstrated commitment to Family Centered Care and a customer service approach.
Demonstrated knowledge of community childcare resources and other community support

services.

Demonstrated knowledge of multicultural issues, Indigenous/Metis families, family systems and

culturally appropriate practices.

Ability to take on a leadership role in working independently and as part of a team.
Ability to develop and maintain effective team building and relationship skills.
Ability to problemsolve, develop strategies and course of action to follow.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with children with special needs.
Ability to organize and prioritize.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to be unbiased, open minded and flexible when working within a variety of community

settings.

Ability to operate related equipment and recognize when maintenance of related equipment is

required.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Posting Date:
July 20, 2023

Closing Date:
As soon as filled.

Direct resumes to:
Shelley Cranstone, Senior Director of Inclusive Practice
c/o The Centre for Child Development
th Street, Surrey, BC V3V 5Z4

cc:
Langley Site; K. Asaye, CFO & Risk Officer; Edith McHattie, HSA Steward