Home Child Care Consultant - Cambridge, Canada - Region of Waterloo

Region of Waterloo

Verified Company

Cambridge, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Job Req ID:1005
Department:
Kitchener Home Child Care BHome Child Care Consultant

Job Number:1005
Job Type:
Casual

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Temp Contract Length:

Location: 150 Main St - 150 Main, 20 Weber St E - 20 Weber, 99 Regina St S - Public Health & Community Serv
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Job Category: Health Care and Social Assistance

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Number of Positions:1

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Department: Kitchener Home Child Care B

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Division: Community Services

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Hours of Work: 35

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Union: CUPE 1883

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Grade: CUPE 1883 Grade 013
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Salary Range: $ $45.

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Our Story:

Committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations, the Region of Waterloo is an inclusive, thriving and sustainable region of connected rural and urban communities with global reach. Our mission is to serve, engage and inspire, by delivering quality services to a diverse population of 630,000+, while creating a healthy, collaborative environment of learning, respect and innovation.
This is a place where employees are valued and recognized for their talents and contributions to our success. Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We are looking for people like you to help make it happen.

The Role
Maintains a portfolio of home child care providers and clients accessing home child care services.

Determines caregiver eligibility for contract of service with the Region, and provides ongoing support as it relates to programming, resources, and compliance with legislation and policies.

Recommends placements for children with home child care providers. Acts as a liaison between caregivers and clients to promote positive, collaborative relationships in the best interest of children.

Casual positions may be assigned to support any caseload of the Cambridge, Kitchener, or Waterloo Home Child Care Teams at locations listed above_.

Duties/Responsibilities

Inspects caregiver homes initially and quarterly to ensure compliance with contract obligations. Updates agreements and schedules. Assists with annual Ministry licensing inspections (e.g., home visits, paperwork).
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with caregivers, parents, and children.
Responds to client, caregiver, and public inquiries. Provides advice and support to caregivers and clients regarding child care issues. Acts as liaison between clients and caregivers as needed to facilitate positive communications.
Investigates complaints and compiles information. Takes action to correct contract violations. Documents and reports serious occurrences to supervisor per legislation and policy.
Assesses client child care needs to recommend home child care options for children with special needs, clients in receipt of subsidy, and fullfee clients. Interviews families and reviews information from medical and community agencies. Contacts clients to monitor caregiver service upon placement and ongoing. Arranges alternate care when regular caregivers are unavailable and adjusts information in payment system. Establishes rate of care/billing information for fullfee clients and submits to Finance.
Maintains documentation (electronic, hard copy) related to interactions, annual client updates, and caregiver contract renewals.
Prepares and presents workshops, resources, and provides consultation to caregivers regarding child development and related topics (e.g., behaviour guidance, nutrition, safety, health). Suggests and monitors programming for stages of development. Develops and leads activities in caregiver homes, and organizes outings and playgroups.
Acts as a mentor/trainer to caregivers enrolled in the child development practitioner apprenticeship program. Provides support, evaluation, and feedback on program activities/requirements.
Completes child developmental screens. Provides support, information, and referrals to families, including those in crisis situations. Participates in case management meetings with agencies and families. Supports and educates caregivers regarding children with special needs. Contacts other staff in the department and public health to receive information regarding children with special needs, discuss referrals, and obtain resources.
Reviews billing to confirm accurate invoicing per attendance and subsidy eligibility, and follows up regarding over/underpayments.
Verifies caregiver employment (e.g., status, earnings) for third parties, as requested.
Notifies child care subsidy staff regarding changes impacting eligibility (e.g., hours, employment, education, address).
Has a pcard to purchase toys, equipment, and supplies in consultation with supervisor. Maintains supplies and equipment in resource library.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of early childhood education teaching methods, principles, and practices, acquired through a 2year diploma or degree in early childhood education, plus 2 years of related experien