E25-21 Temporary Early Childhood Consultant

JOB OPPORTUNITY

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POSITION:

TEMPORARY EARLY CHILDHOOD CONSULTANT (Position duration of up to six months)

REGION:

[Scarborough]

HOURS OF WORK:

37.5 hours per week

ABOUT COMMUNITY LIVING TORONTO:

Community Living Toronto, one of the largest agencies of its kind in North America, is a dynamic, innovative organization committed to a vision of promoting a welcoming community. As a leader in the field, Community Living Toronto offers supports to over 6,000 individuals with an intellectual disability as well as support to their families, including residential and day support, assistance with employment, community support, early childhood services, and respite.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Post-secondary education in Early Childhood Studies, plus additional coursework or training related to supporting young children with special needs (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social Behaviour, and Sensory/Motor Development). A Master’s degree in Early Childhood Studies or a related area would be considered equivalent.
2. Minimum of three years’ experience in the field of early childhood education, including working with young children (birth-12 years) with special needs and their families in early learning environments such as Child Care, Early On Centres, Drop-In Programs, Respite Programs, Specialized Agencies/Services.
3. Experience in consultation and teaching adults would be an asset.

JOB SUMMARY:

Serve as a special needs resource consultant to early childhood settings to support children 0-12 years of age with a variety of special support needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Identify and liaise with community services available to children and their families in the area of Early Childhood Services.
2. Provide support services to child, family, and community settings.
3. Promote public awareness of Community Living Toronto and ConnectABILITY.
4. Collaborate with other geographic networks and community agencies in the identification, development, implementation, and evaluation of the training needs of staff, parents, and others.
5. Participate as a member of the intake team (internal and external).
6. Provide recommendations to community settings and families regarding strategies for enhancing child and/or family development.
7. Provide training to early childhood professionals, parents, and others.
8. Supervise students completing field placements.

For inquiries, please contact careers@cltoronto.ca.