Supported Child Care Worker - Enderby, Canada - Splatsin Tsm7aksaltn (Splatsin Teaching Centre) Society
Splatsin Tsm7aksaltn (Splatsin Teaching Centre) Society
Enderby, Canada
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2 weeks ago
Description
Splatsin Tsm7aksaltn (Splatsin Teaching Centre) Society
Supported Child Care
SUPPORT WORKER - Job Description
Must live local to Enderby/Okanagan Valley or Shuswap
Reporting to:
Executive Director, Licensing Manager and Board of Directors
Administrative:
- Implements the policies and guidelines of the Aboriginal Supported Child Care Program.
- Ensures Program files are up to date for each client and for the Program.
- Prepares monthly reports.
- Collaborate with community service providers where possible.
- Is familiar with current research and new developments in the field of Early Childhood Education.
- Seeks professional development opportunities as appropriate.
- Knowledgeable of pertinent professional Codes of Ethics.
- Participates in planning activities for the client(s).
SCD Supports:
- Support children with extra support needs.
- Work as a team member to plan and implement strategies and activities for inclusion for the child and family.
- Work as a team member to provide culturally appropriate activities for the child and family.
- Encourage and model social interaction with the child and peers.
- Participate in ongoing evaluation, planning and goalsetting for the client(s).
- Complete observations and informal assessments as designated in the child's individual service plan.
- Fulfill program objectives, ensure effective case planning and management. Ensure accountability to the program.
- Plan developmentally appropriate home visits and family centred activities for each client.
- Evaluates child's development and growth on a regular basis and documents the child's development.
- Provide parents with relevant parent supports and information as required.
- Plans for and arranges daily, weekly, and monthly schedule.
- Assists in the development and implementation of individual service plans for children and families that reflect the choices and priorities identified by the families.
- Strengthen and support families in their role as decisionmakers on behalf of their children and themselves.
- Support programming to be inclusive in philosophies, practices, policies and procedures.
- Participate in team meetings with families and Staff and other service providers.
- Support and facilitate transitions for children and families.
- Ensures that the programs are implemented in accordance with appropriate guidelines and procedures.
General Program Responsibilities & Conduct:
- Maintains a high standard of professional ethics in relationships with children, parents, community members, fellow staff members, Executive Director
- Work as a team player in fulfilling duties.
- Participate in ongoing inservice training and professional development.
- Attend meetings called by the Executive Director.
- Adhere to policies, code of conduct and other guidelines of Splatsin.
SUPPORT WORKER QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications:
- ECE/ECD/CYC/ECEA Certification or Training.
- Minimum of 1 years experience in working in the ECD field, preferable experience in working in Aboriginal communities.
- Must be a mature individual who demonstrates assertiveness, effective interpersonal communication skills as a team player.
- Must be able to work well with children with challenges and identify effective strategies for case planning.
- Must demonstrate the ability to provide direct program delivery experience and demonstrate working knowledge of family centred practice, early intervention child development, and communitybased programming.
- Must be able to work independently, be reliable and selfmotivated.
- Must have ability to keep ongoing and accurate records and provide written monthly reports.
- Must be able to work in an array of environments (in the home, in community settings) and must have the physical abilities to carry out the duties of the position.
- Must maintain professional standards and maintain confidentiality.
- Possess reliable transportation and hold valid B.C. driver's license and clean driving record (Recent driver's abstract to be submitted).
- Must comply with the Criminal Records Review Act.
- Must have First Aide.
- Ability to work with Aboriginal families and have knowledge of local culture.
- Knowledge of the Splatsin Language an asset.
Salary:
$20.00-$25.55 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location:
In person