Supported Child Development Consultant

Rivercity Inclusion; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 43,960 - 62,610; Full time

Job summary

Rivercity Inclusion in Campbell River seeks a Supported Child Development Consultant to advocate for children with developmental delays. The consultant will support children from birth to 12 years in inclusive child care settings chosen by their families.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree and have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. The role requires strong communication and teamwork skills, and a willingness to maintain confidentiality.

This position offers flexible work hours from Tuesday to Friday, with a pay rate of $38.68 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years work experience in inclusive child care and community social services.
• Knowledge of early intervention and child development.
• Consent to criminal record check required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with developmental delays in inclusive child care programs.
• Facilitate inclusion in chosen child care settings.
• Manage work hours from Tuesday to Friday with flexibility.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Effective teamwork skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of community child care resources

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, social work, or related field

Tools

First Aid Certificate

Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Job description

Rivercity Inclusion Society is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to advocate and provide services for people with developmental needs, and their families, who live in the Campbell River area. Our Dogwood Place Child & Youth Development Centre offers a family-centered approach to children and youth who need extra support.

The Supported Child Development Consultant supports children, birth to 12 years of age, , with developmental delay or disability to fully participate in inclusive regulated child care programs. The role supports the inclusion of children who require additional support in child care setting chosen by their families.

Hours of work will be Tuesday – Thursday 8:30am-4:00pm and Friday from 8:30am -3:30pm. Flexibility may also be required depending on client needs.

Rate of Pay

$38.68 per hour

Location

Campbell River, BC

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, social work, counselling, or related field of study
• Minimum 3 years work experience in inclusive child care and the community social services sector with a demonstrated working knowledge of family centered service, early intervention, child development, family support and community-based services
• Knowledge of community child care resources and other community support services
• Experience in adult training fundamentals preferred
• First Aid Certificate
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Consent to criminal record check
• Negative TB test results

Qualifications / Knowledge / Skills

• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills
• Effective team work skills
• Ability to work independently and to manage time and work load effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional, non-judgemental attitude
• Knowledge of community child care resources and other community support services
• Ability to administering a range of formal and informal developmental assessment tools