Duchess Early Learning Centre (DELC) is currently looking for a support worker for a child in our care on a full time basis. This job is supported by the Supported Child Development Centre.
Our centre focuses on quality childcare and believes the number one priority is the well-being and care for all children under our services. We are committed to maintaining high standards in the childcare industry and will only offer job opportunities to strong candidates that pass our interview-training process. Successful candidates will join our dedicated team in a workplace that embraces: respect, integrity, passion, responsibility and cherishes children.
JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Manager of Supported Child Development Program or designate, the Supported Child Development Support Staff will be responsible for providing supported child care at Duchess Early Learning Centre
CLASSIFICATION/ PAY LEVEL: Health Services & Support Community Subsector, Grid Level 8 (Supported Child Care Worker Benchmark)
SUPERVISOR: Manager of Supported Child Development
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Early Childhood Educator Diploma, IT and SN an asset
· One (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
· Acceptable criminal record check
· Certificates in CPR and First Aid
· Hold a valid Class 5, BC Driver's license
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
· Demonstrated knowledge of child development and application of a family-centred approach to care
· Demonstrated ability to work with families, children, youth and other professionals and establish and maintain rapport
· Demonstrated ability to take direction from Supported Child Development Consultants, community program supervisors and therapists
· Demonstrated ability to organize time and responsibilities and to work independently
· Demonstrated/referenced interpersonal and team skills
· Physical ability to carry out duties of the position
FUNCTIONS:
1. Participates in a multidisciplinary team
2. Works within a flexible schedule
3. Supports children with extra support needs to fully participate in child care community settings
a. To support the child at free play, group, story, gym, outdoor, snack, lunch, field trips, and nap times when needed
b. Work as a team member with centre staff to plan and implement strategies and activities for inclusion
4. Will be with the children under the supervision of a program staff member (i.e. support person will not be responsible for a group of children. Support staff is not to be counted in the child-staff ratio, as per licensing guidelines.)
5. Helps with other centre duties when appropriate, i.e. when the child requiring extra support is involved in the program under the supervision of the teaching staff. This may include sanitizing toys and equipment to help keep a safe and clean environment for all children and staff.
6. Implements child specific programs as directed by the respective professionals. This may include administrating medications to clients and providing medication reminders in accordance with established policy.
7. Completes daily notes as required. Prepare reports as required.
8. With families and team members assists in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for children on caseload
9. Works as a team member with centre staff to plan and implement daily activities and experiences to meet goals and objectives as documented in a child’s IEP
10. Implements established care plans such as behaviour management, exercise, therapy and mobilization programs
11. Attends team meetings and be an active participant
12. All support staff will work under the supervision of the SCD Consultant and the community program supervisor
13. Attends staff meetings as scheduled
14. Maintains regular communication with parents
15. Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent
Contract length: 60 months
Pay: $31.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Prince George, BC V2L 5T7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Licence/Certification:
- Early Childhood Educator License to Practice (required)
Work Location: In person
