Supported Child Development Consultant
Island Health
Date: 14 hours ago
City: Victoria, BC
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, (Island Health) staff and patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, responsible for the integration of children and youth with special needs into age appropriate programs by collaborating with families and community agencies.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or related field. Five years experience with children in child care settings, with three of those years being with special needs children, and experience working in community based licensed child care service, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Working knowledge of legislation or policies affecting childcare settings.
Valid Class 5 driver's license.
Skills And Abilities
https://jd.viha.ca/JD4816.pdf
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, (Island Health) staff and patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, responsible for the integration of children and youth with special needs into age appropriate programs by collaborating with families and community agencies.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or related field. Five years experience with children in child care settings, with three of those years being with special needs children, and experience working in community based licensed child care service, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Working knowledge of legislation or policies affecting childcare settings.
Valid Class 5 driver's license.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to negotiate and mediate in decisions regarding support and funding.
- Ability to identify childcare plans for children with special needs and to identify the extra supports required in a childcare setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to work with children and families.
- Ability to use initiative and exercise judgment.
- Ability to establish priorities and organize workload.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Knowledge of group processes and ability to apply facilitation techniques.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
https://jd.viha.ca/JD4816.pdf
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