One on One Child Support Worker

Shishalh Nation; Sechelt; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Shíshálh Nation seeks a One-on-One Child Support Worker to provide individualized care and support for a designated child within the Child Care Program.

The role emphasizes integrating Shíshálh culture, language, and values into daily routines, collaborating with families and educators to promote the child’s well-being and success.

Qualifications

• ECEA diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care and support to a designated child.
• Develop and implement personalized care plans.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians, educators, and support services.
• Incorporate cultural teachings, language, and values into daily routines.
• Attend weekly team meetings and report to team leader.
• Complete administrative tasks and maintain documentation.

Education

ECEA diploma

Job description

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The swiya of the shíshálh people lies between Queens Reach in Jervis Inlet and Howe Sound on the south coast of British Columbia. Historically there were four main settlements at kalpilin (Pender Harbour), ts’unay (Deserted Bay), xenichen (Jervis Inlet) and tewankw near Porpoise Bay.shíshálh Nation is committed to innovation in program and service delivery designed to assist our members and community to achieve greater independence, wellness and self-sufficiency. Foundational to our shared work is the protection, promotion and practice of shíshálh culture, language and laws within our swiya.

The One-on-One Child Support Worker provides individualized care, guidance, and support to a designated child in the shíshálh Nation Child Care Program. This position ensures the child’s physical, emotional, cultural, and developmental needs are met in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. The worker collaborates closely with parents/guardians, educators, and support services to develop and implement a personalized care plan that promotes the child’s well‑being and success. The role incorporates shíshálh Nation cultural teachings, values, and language into daily care routines to strengthen the child’s sense of identity and belonging.

The Candidate:

• Helping the child to integrate into the regular classroom program.
• Develop strategies and interventions to support participants.
• Build a loving, stable and respectful relationship with the child.
• Help the child communicate their needs to other staff and peers.
• Create a safe and inspiring environment for the child to learn.
• Follow through with all recommendations made by therapists.
• Advocate for the child’s needs.
• Modify classroom activities to allow your student to participate.
• Facilitate small social skills/self‑esteem groups for the child.
• Report directly to the team leader with any concerns/suggestions.
• Attend weekly team meetings.
• Complete all administrative tasks given by management and the team leader.
• Complete Ages and Stages according to age.
• Work with the team leader to create an IEP for the child
• Check the child’s development quarterly to measure progress.
• Lead teacher will discuss policy or procedure concerns with the parent/guardian.
• 1-on-1 can discuss daily activities and milestone moments with the parent/guardian.
• Must always abide by the signed confidentially agreement signed agreement.
• If in doubt, ask the team leader if what you’re going to discuss with the parent/guardian is appropriate.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA) diploma required.
• Autism Spectrum Disorder knowledge and/or training; knowledge of complex behaviours
• Must be able to work well with children with diverse abilities and collaborate and identify effective strategies for early intervention and case planning.
• Have a familiarity with the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation.
• Knowledge of early care and learning theories, wise practices and emerging trends, social determinants of health, and supportive, inclusive, preventative programming.
• Knowledge of needs specific to First Nation populations in early care and learning
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to meet children’s needs
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, with a clean Driver’s abstract (Class 4 considered an asset)
• Valid Criminal Record Check, including clearance to work with vulnerable populations
• Valid Level 1 First Aid certificate (Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR) must be obtained within the first 3 months of employment; Immunization Record on file; a recent TB Test
• Must be physically able to sit, climb, kneel or crouch and be able to lift/move at least 40 pounds.

The swiya of the shíshálh people lies between Queens Reach in Jervis Inlet and Howe Sound on the south coast of British Columbia. Historically there were four main settlements at kalpilin (Pender Harbour), ts’unay (Deserted Bay), xenichen (Jervis Inlet) and tewankw near Porpoise Bay.shíshálh Nation is committed to innovation in program and service delivery designed to assist our members and community to achieve greater independence, wellness and self-sufficiency. Foundational to our shared work is the protection, promotion and practice of shíshálh culture, language and laws within our swiya.