Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, or Inuit). It will greatly assist us with screening if you refer in your application to your Indigenous identity. Recognizing the impacts of colonization on Indigenous people, it is your choice whether to volunteer information. We will hold your application in the strictest confidence, sharing it only with the hiring panel.
Position Summary:
The Indigenous Infant & Child Development (IICD) Consultant provides integrated services as outlined in the provincial Aboriginal Infant Development Program (AIDP) and Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program (ASCD) Guidelines. Consultants support First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children/youth and their caregivers to reach their full potential through a strengths-based, holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach. The service is available for ages 0 to 19 residing in Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, and Katzie First Nation. The focus of the service is on health, intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Services are provided in the home/community and include family support, provision of developmental and resource information, assessment, individualized activities for children and families, referrals/work with related agencies and professionals, caseload management, group/program facilitation, and work in regulated childcare settings for children/youth needing extra support in their physical, cognitive, communicative, social/emotional development, and/or behavior. Consultants assess children/youth, determine a plan in collaboration with family and childcare providers, monitor progress, and may make recommendations for extra staffing supports.
Qualifications:
· Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care, Special Education, or a related field. With (ECE) Certification, including Infant Toddler/Supported Child Development Certification and a current license to practice
· Minimum 2 years experience working in Early Childhood Education
· Experience and knowledge of Indigenous culture, traditions, history, and issues and the ability to work respectfully with Indigenous people
· Working knowledge of the stages of early and childhood development and assessment tools
· Ability to identify childcare plans for children with support needs and to identify the extra support required in a childcare setting
· Experience in a variety of software: Microsoft Office 365, E-mail, Internet, databases
· Valid Food Safe certificate
· Experience in and knowledge of group processes and ability to apply facilitation techniques
· Valid First Aid certificate, with Infant CPR (AED Level C,)
· Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license and own reliable transportation; willing to obtain business insurance and liability coverage, clean driver’s abstract required
· Clear criminal record check working with children and vulnerable people is a requirement of all employees of FRIS
Key Responsibilities:
· Maintain appropriate case management records and prepare written and oral reports
· Ensure all services are delivered following Provincial AIDP and ASCD Practice Guidelines, IDP and SCD provincial policy, and A/IDP and A/SCD Consultants Framework of Professional Practice
· Promote and support traditional Indigenous cultural teachings and practice for families, agency, and community
· Build professional supportive relationships and rapport with parents/caregivers, extended family, childcare, and school community of children and youth referred to the IICD program
· Make home and childcare centre visits to assess development and plan with parents/caregivers and childcare centre staff an ongoing support program to enhance optimum development and monitor progress
· Administer developmental screening and assessments such as, but not limited to: DAYC-2 Developmental Assessment of Young Children, Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: ASQ®:SE-2 &3 and write reports and recommendations as needed
· Provide information, training, and support to parents/caregivers on advocacy and decision-making regarding their child/youth's development and care and attend ICM meetings
· Facilitate parent education sessions and groups including, but not limited to: APALS, Prenatal, Postnatal, and Infant Massage to increase parents’ understanding of post-partum depression, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Shaken Baby Syndrome, sibling relationships, partner relationships, stress management, bonding and attachment and self-care, childcare and development incorporated with the Seven Sacred Teachings and Medicine Wheel Teachings
This position requires union membership, including Union dues and Municipal Pension Plan. ** please go to WWW.frisociety.ca web for full descriptor and further program information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $38.68 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Is your degree in ECE or Supported Child and Youth Care?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Experience with children: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (required)
- FoodSafe (required)
- ECE License to practice (required)
Work Location: In person
