About the Comox Valley Child Development Association:
Established in 1974, the Comox Valley Child Development Association (CVCDA) is honoured to reside on the unceded traditional territories of the Pentlatch, E'iksan and K'ómoks First Nations.
The CVCDA is a dynamic, multi-service not-for-profit agency dedicated to supporting children and families with a wide-range of programs for children, youth and young adults with developmental delays and disabilities. Our services have spanned across 50 years in the Comox Valley and we have grown to become one the largest CDA’s on Vancouver Island.
We are seeking a candidate who will display a strong desire to be a part of the larger community contributing to the health and well being of the families and children of the Comox Valley with an understanding of the unique intricacies of a charitable non-profit organization.
This is a tremendous opportunity for someone who aspires to make a difference, sharing your skills to help us maximize and strengthen the capacity of our well-respected organization. You will thrive on a challenge, and enjoy being in our hub of activity with people who love what they do!
Job Summary:
The successful applicant will work under the direct supervision of the CCRR Program Lead. This position will provide resource and consultation services to parents and family-based child care providers in the Comox Valley catchment area. Maintain a child care registry and a variety of resources to providing up to date information to support families in choosing and monitoring child care services. Provide outreach visits offering support and resources to child care facilities. Coordinate the recruitment and retention of child care providers (both in the Licensed and License not required sector). Work collaboratively with program staff in the delivery of family support services which build on accessible, inclusive, quality child care services.
Qualifications:
1. Early Childhood Education Certificate or Diploma required.
2. Valid Certificate to Practice with the B.C. Early Childhood Educator Registry.
3. 3-5 years’ experience working in a variety of child care settings.
4. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
5. Strong knowledge base in:
a. Current “best practice” in the field,
b. Principles of inclusion and inclusive childcare practices
c. Culturally sensitive practice
d. Trauma sensitive practice
e. Family Centred Practice
f. Early Learning Framework
g. Child Care Licensing Regulation
6. Valid Driver’s License
Responsibilities:
1. Support maintenance of the registry of childcare providers in accordance with established CCRR policies and guidelines.
2. Correspond regularly with outreach clients by phone, email and other methods of communication including website support.
3. Respond to telephone, email and in-person inquiries from parents and potential or existing child care providers on issues related to child care services.
4. Coordinate and deliver periodic outreach visits to outlying communities, which will include support visits to child care providers, offering training opportunities, agency collaboration, community networking, child care advocacy and supporting parents around child care choices and Affordable Child Care Benefit.
5. Identify established partnerships in outreach communities, participate in interagency committees and meetings, while working collaboratively with community agencies, organizations and service providers both directly and indirectly.
6. Facilitate networking and sharing of information with child care providers or Early Childhood Educators in the outreach communities.
7. Provide resource materials and information on community resources, services and local child care providers.
8. Provide consultation to child care providers and potential child care providers in areas such as start-up and operation, CCRR licensing requirements, safety standards, and programming.
9. Conduct initial and follow-up visits to child care providers and follow-up registration/health and safety visits for RLNR childcare providers and support visits for Licensed childcare providers.
10. Participate in the development of CCRR promotional and information materials such as newsletters, program brochures and pamphlets.
11. Develop, select, and acquire resource materials in consultation with the CCRR Coordinator.
12. Maintain the lending library and resource materials by performing duties such as organizing resources and equipment, performing inventory, laminating, photocopying, purchasing supplies and maintaining library membership, loan and return records.
13. In consultation with the CVCDA CCRR team, plan, conduct and/or participate in the delivery of workshops, offering training opportunities, community networking, child care advocacy and supporting parents around child care choices and Affordable Child Care Benefit.
14. Assist in the review of annual work plans, policies and procedures, program standards and evaluations related to the CCRR program delivery.
15. Become familiar with policies and procedures of the CCRR program and with the policies and procedures as well as organizational plans of the CVCDA.
16. Record keeping and reporting as required:
· Maintain statistics and reports as required by the CCRR Program, CVCDA and Provincial government.
· Maintain records and documentation of clients that are using CCRR services.
· Implement policies/procedures of the Provincial CCRR Standard’s Manual.
17. As required:
· Participate in agency-required training and other appropriate continuing education as required.
· Attend CCRR meetings, and agency community engagement activities such as the annual Telethon fundraiser.
· Maintain knowledge of the current state of child care, early learning as well as early childhood education.
18. This job description is not intended to be all – inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Skills:
· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the childcare system and the needs of families, children and childcare providers.
· Ability to organize, host and facilitate groups.
· Ability to work collaboratively with families, professionals, and community groups.
· Knowledge of appropriate community programs and services for young children and their families.
· Knowledge and experience working within Indigenous communities.
· Knowledge and experience working within Multicultural communities.
· Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
· Initiative-taking, well-organized and flexible.
· Computer skills (word processing, Excel, Publisher, Internet)
· Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
· Report-writing competence.
· Ability to work outside regular office hours including after school, evenings and weekends.
· Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, lifting 23 kgs or more.
· Ability to travel with a personal vehicle that meets ICBC annual inspection standards.
Benefits:
Offering an environment where team members can thrive and progress in their career is a part of the culture of the CVCDA. We strive to be a progressive employer incorporating best practice and training relevant to each employee’s position.
In recruiting our team, we are committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion and connectedness both within our agency and our community. We value the unique contributions that each of our team members bring in terms of their experiences, education, disability, culture, ethnicity, race, nation of origin, gender identity and expression, age, languages spoken, religion, and beliefs.
We look forward to your application for the position and the possibility of having you join our CVCDA family!
Notice: Employees of the CVCDA will be required to obtain boosters as necessary and set out by agency policy.
All applications will be held in confidence and given serious consideration.
Email your resume to Michaela Jelen, Director of Child & Youth Programs, [email protected]
Pay: $32.25-$40.28 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Courtenay, BC V9N 1E1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- working in a variety of child care setting: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Early Childhood Education Certificate (required)
Location:
- Courtenay, BC V9N 1E1 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
