Early Interventionist - Inclusion Support Services (ISS)

York Region (The Regional Municipality of York); Vaughan; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

York Region is seeking an Early Interventionist for Inclusion Support Services in Vaughan, ON. This temporary full-time replacement focuses on supporting licensed ELCC providers and children from birth to age 13 with special needs to promote inclusion and independence.

The role involves IPP development, collaboration with educators and families, coaching, and coordinating with therapists and partner agencies. Local travel and a valid G license are required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in Early Childhood Education and a one year post graduate Resource Teacher certificate.
• Minimum two years experience with families/children (0-13) with special needs and IPP development.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Understanding of typical/atypical development to support progress.
• Ability to travel to offsite locations.

Responsibilities

• Understand typical/atypical child development to provide early intervention services and supports.
• Review referrals to ELCC programs, contact families, obtain consents and review eligibility.
• Develop an IPP by interviewing educators and meeting families to discuss priorities.
• Meet with the child’s team to formalize IPP and review updates every 6 months.
• Identify ELCC classroom needs and develop a Classroom Plan with educators.
• Refer programs to R.I.S.E to promote inclusive practices and coordinate with internal partners.
• Conduct virtual and in-person visits using a coaching model; collaborate on IPP outcomes.
• Provide updates to ELCCs through documentation shared with customers.
• Coordinate with York Region supervisor to maintain fidelity on Routine-Based Interviewing.
• Support transition to school with meetings and reports as required.
• Liaise with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and SLPs to facilitate referrals.
• Support after-school ELCC programs with short-term in-person/virtual consultations.

Skills

Child development

Individual Program Plans (IPP)

Family engagement

Travel to offsite locations

Driver's license

Education

Early Childhood Education diploma

Resource Teacher certificate (post graduate)

Job description

Early Interventionist - Inclusion Support Services (ISS) - (9480)

Job Title

Early Interventionist - Inclusion Support Services (ISS)

Status

Temporary Full-Time

Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months

5

Type of Position

a Replacement

Start Date

Immediate

Per hour

Salary Grade

$47.68 - $51.82

Department

York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Social Services

Location

Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA
SS EarlyInt&ChildCare Vaughan - 9060 Jane Street - Vaughan, ON L4K 0G5 CA (Primary)

Job Description (E)

About us

Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

What we offer

Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

About the role

This position is responsible for providing special needs resourcing support to licensed Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) providers primarily for children from birth to school entry, with some additional supports to after school programs for children up to age 13. Responsibilities include supporting the successful inclusion of children with special needs into licensed ELCC settings by providing both direct and indirect service that foster the child’s independence, engagement and social relationships and promote inclusionary practices within ELCC classrooms.

What you’ll be doing

• Understands typical and atypical child development and related health implications to provide appropriate early intervention services and supports.
• Reviews referral to ELCC programs assigned to caseload, contacts customer(s), orients them to services, obtains consents as required and reviews eligibility.
• Gathers information to develop an Individual Program Plan (IPP) by interviewing educators regarding a child’s functioning within daily routines and meets with families to discuss priorities areas, as appropriate.
• Meets with child’s team to formalize IPP including feasibility of goals and what routines goals will be implemented; reviews/updates plan every 6 months or as required with the child’s team.
• Reviews goals and aspects of plan at every visit for relevance and updating.
• Identifies ELCC classroom and educator-based needs and develops a Classroom Plan with educators.
• Refers programs to Resources for Inclusion Support in Early Learning Settings (R.I.S.E) to promote inclusive practices and works with internal processes/partners to support implementation.
• Conducts virtual and in person visits, using a Collaborative Consultation to Child Care coaching model of service delivery and collaborates on intervention mechanisms related to the IPP outcomes.
• Provides updates on visits and support to ELCC’s through sharing of documentation with customers.
• Works with York Region supervisor to achieve and maintain York Region fidelity on Routine-Based Interviewing.
• Supports the transition to school process by attending meetings, completing reports, sharing information, as required.
• Liaises with other professionals such as Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech-Language Pathologists and partner agency staff to facilitate/coordinate service options available for referrals.
• Supports licensed after school ELCC programs by providing short term in person/virtual consultation sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

What we’re looking for

• Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in Early Childhood Education or approved equivalent combination of education and experience AND a one year post graduate Resource Teacher certificate.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in working with families/community with children (ages 0-13) with special needs and experience developing and implementing Individual Program Plans.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
• Understanding of typical/atypical development to support developmental progress and practices.
• Ability to travel to offsite locations, as required.

*Hiring for casual and temporary positions at various locations

Scheduled Weekly Hours

35

Scheduled Shifts

08:30 - 16:30

Operational Hours

Close Date

September 7, 2026

# of Hires Needed

1

Union

CUPE Local 4900

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