Full Time Registered Early Childhood Educator

Martian Logic Pty; Thorold; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension Plan

Benefits program

Retail and gym membership discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite parking

Job summary

Bethesda Community Services is hiring a Full Time Registered Early Childhood Educator to support children with ASD and their families. The RECE will promote Bethesda’s mission, develop curricula, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care.

Responsibilities include assessments, program planning, documentation, and coordinating with caregivers and community partners. Requirements include a related degree, AECE membership, and First Aid/CPR; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or university degree in Child Studies.
• Current AECE membership.
• Early Childhood Resource Teacher Certificate preferred.
• 2 years RECE experience with children with communication difficulties.
• Knowledge of child development, communication and behaviour management.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certified.
• Strong professional communication and teamwork.
• French language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Promote Bethesda’s mission, vision, values and quality client care.
• Provide services to children diagnosed with ASD registered with the Ontario Autism Program.
• Conduct assessments and set treatment goals with supervision.
• Develop curricula and resources for individual and group treatments.
• Maintain records and documentation; assist with funding applications.
• Lead group activities and care coordination with caregivers and partners.
• Collaborate with community partners and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in team meetings and data collection.
• Provide coaching and support to caregivers and staff.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and report concerns.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Microsoft Office proficiency

Valid driver's licence

Professional communication

Bilingual (French asset)

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

University degree in Child Studies

AECE membership current

Early Childhood Resource Teacher Certificate (preferred)

First Aid & CPR Certification

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full Time Registered Early Childhood Educator

As the leader in the developmental services sector, Bethesda Community Services is currently recruiting those interested in supporting adults with developmental disabilities.

We envision ourselves as a community of support that inspires, encourages and empowers children, youth, and adults with special needs to live fulfilled lives. We value respect, diversity and inclusivity, collaboration and compassionate quality service.

Bethesda’s Children’s services requires one (1) Full Time Registered Early Childhood Educator

The role of the Registered Early Childhood Educator will be to promote Bethesda’s mission, vision, values and quality client care, the RECE will provide services and supports to children who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and are registered with the Ontario Autism Program. This position will report to the Manager of Children’s Services. Some of the key responsibilities of this position will be:

• Conduct assessments and identify treatment goals with clinical supervision.
• Investigate ideas and plan the integration of engaging community activities into service options.
• Provide Brief Clinical Consultation Services.
• Facilitate community connections, program registrations and referrals and share resources.
• Develop curriculum and resources for individual and group based treatment services, and recreational services.
• Develop resources and program materials.
• Maintain client records and complete documentation as required.
• Assist caregivers completing funding applications and reconciliation forms and program registration documentation.
• Write Reports, Programs and Service Plans with clinical supervision.
• Lead facilitation of group based skill building intervention services with clinical supervision.
• Develop and lead group based activities in the Entry to School Program.
• Support children/youth engaging in risk behaviour while remaining calm, neutral, and effectively using non-violent crisis intervention strategies..
• Facilitates appropriate internal and community referrals.
• Facilitate Caregiver and Children and Youth Workshops.
• Provide Coaching and Support to Caregivers, Community Partners, and CYS Team Members.
• Collaborate with Community Partners, and Interdisciplinary Team Members.
• Actively participate in team meetings and provide suggestions, creative ideas and recommendations for strengthening CYS.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Comply with Bethesda policies and procedures relating to health and safety.
• Responsible for reporting all health and safety concerns immediately following the Internal Responsibility System.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Early Childhood education or a university degree in Child Studies.
• Maintains a current membership in the Association of Early Childhood Educations, Ontario (AECE,O).
• Early Childhood Resource Teacher Certificate preferred.
• Two years R.E.C.E. experience working with children with a wide range of communication difficulties in an early learning environment.
• Excellent knowledge of child development in all areas, including communication development and behaviour management.
• Experience working within a multi disciplinary team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• First Aid Training and CPR Certification.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certified.
• Professional Communication Skills: professionally represents the company through strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Teamwork: excels at working with others and communicating with a team to provide the most effective support to clients.
• Problem-Solving: able to navigate challenges and barriers, always looks for potential pitfalls and risks to help mitigate problems ahead of time, and knows when to ask for help.
• Proactive: anticipates and solves problems and issues before they are brought to your attention.
• Fluent in French is an asset

Why Join us?

• Bethesda offers staff competitive wages, career advancement, First Aid and NVCI training as well as the option of joining our HOOPP Pension Plan ( https://hoopp.com/) and benefits.
• We foster a culture that encourages continuous professional development and growth through tuition reimbursement on approved continuing education and reimbursement opportunities on position specific memberships and licenses.
• We offer company perks such as retail and gym membership discounts, an Employee Assistance Program and a Bethesda Rewards Program
• Free onsite parking

$24.10-$31.39 per hour based on a 40 hour work week. Wage will fluctuate based on qualifications and years of expereince.

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Bethesda will provide, upon request, accommodation to the materials and processes used in the recruitment process in accordance with the accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Integrated Accessibility Standards.

We thank all applicants for their interest but regret that only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Full Time Registered Early Childhood Educator