[25-076] Supported Child Development Assistant

SOURCES; Parksville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based organization is seeking a Supported Child Development Assistant in Oceanside. This role focuses on supporting children with developmental needs, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in Early Childhood Education and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for personal growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

100% employer paid extended health and dental

Pension plan

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in childcare or preschool settings.
• Strong understanding of community-based services.
• Clear criminal records check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support children with developmental needs in childcare settings.
• Collaborate with the CDS team for integrated services.
• Complete monthly reports for each child served.

Skills

Experience with children with support needs

Family centered services

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Position: Supported Child Development Assistant

Location: Oceanside

Hours: 35 hours/week

Permanent Full Time

Salary: Grid 13 ECE Senior $30.75 - $35.29

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for a Supported Child Development Assistant to join our Child Development Services team! Ideally, this individual will have experience working with children and youth with support needs and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About Sources

SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

Description Of Position

The Supported Child Development (SCD) Assistant is a member of the Child Development Services (CDS) team, providing integrated, multidisciplinary, family centered developmental services and supports to the children and families within the service delivery area.

The SCD Assistant supports children with developmental needs to enhance their access to early intervention and developmentally appropriate materials and strategies within preschool and childcare settings. The SCD Assistant provides individual and/or shared supports for children with support needs within licensed childcare settings.

Reporting to: CDS Team Leader

General Responsibilities

• Supports children with support needs in childcare settings, SCD groups, and capacity building programming offered by the SCD program.
• Utilizes strategies to encourage and support inclusion throughout the childcare setting.
• Collaborates with the CDS team to provide integrated, family centered service delivery.
  
  

Program-specific Responsibilities

• Completes monthly SCD reports for each child served.
• Collaborates with SCD Consultants and the staff in childcare settings to assist with the planning and provision of inclusive strategies to support the child within the childcare setting.
• Collaborates with the child’s SCD Consultant and reports progress, concerns, changes, and successes, to support ongoing planning and service provision.
  
  

Physical Demands Of Job

• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 75%, Walking/Moving Around - 100%, Sitting - 25%, Time Spent Outside - 50%
  
  

Cognitive Demands Of Job

• Independent Work - 25%, Task Memorization - 25%, Changing Priorities and Deadlines - 25%, Writing/Reading - 25%
  
  

Qualifications

• Holds a diploma in Early Childhood Education or a degree or diploma in a related discipline.
• At least 2 years working with children with support needs in childcare, preschool, or other organized social groups or settings (sports, camps etc.).
• A strong understanding and ability to provide community based, family centered services.
• A clear criminal records check – Mandatory.
  
  

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AND REQUIRES UNION MEMBERSHIP

Benefits

All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Other Benefits (if Applicable)

• 100% employer paid coverage for extended health and dental
• Long term disability, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage
• Pension plan
• Generous paid time off, starting at 3 weeks
  
  

Closing Date: July 29, 2025

Internal candidates will be contacted by: July 31, 2025