VSCD Consultant - FTT

Supported Child Development Consultant

Position Type: Full-Time Temporary 1.0 FTE

Term: ASAP - March 29th, 2025
Department: VSCD

HSA Pay Grade 9, $37.89 - $47.31 per hour

About Us

The BC Centre for Ability provides community-based services to enhance the quality of life for children, youth with special needs and adults with disabilities, and their families, in ways that foster inclusion in all aspects of life. Our belief that that every person is born with the ability to succeed in life, on their own terms has enabled us to serve children, youth, and adults with disabilities, and their families, since 1969, when we were first established as the BC Neurological Association.

About the Opportunity

The Supported Child Development Program assists families of children who require additional support to access inclusive child care. SCD provides support for child care staff, families and their children, up to 12 years of age, in licensed daycare, preschool or out-of-school care programs. Youth, 13 to 19 years of age, are considered on an individual basis.

What you will be doing

• Develops individual plans for children who require additional support in conjunction with parents and child care providers.
• Supports families in making child care decisions.
• Supports and coordinates the services of child development and other community service providers to facilitate the inclusion of children who require extra support in child care settings chosen by their families.

Responsibilities

• Conducts observation of and gathers information on children who require extra support. Determines the children's type and level of support needs following the guidelines, policies and procedures of the Agency, program, and Ministry and in consultation with parents, child care providers, and other professionals.
• Develops child-specific, family-centered and developmentally appropriate individual plans in conjunction with parents and child care providers; facilitates the joint plan development process.
• Develops, locates, and provides information and training resources to families, child care providers, and the public on topics related to inclusive child care and children who require extra support through workshops, presentations, and written materials on an individual or group basis. Provides families with information on child care options and other community resources.
• Supports families in assessing and accessing services for their children and in self-advocacy.
• Supports and advocates for child care providers' inclusion of children who require extra support by performing duties such as supporting the development and implementation of inclusive philosophies, practices, policies and procedures; providing onsite, child-specific training, consultation, and modeling; and providing information on child care and community resources.
• Assists child care providers in accessing short-term and intermittent extra staffing support that facilitates inclusion based on the required types and level of support.
• Facilitates the transition to and from Supported Child Development Program by involving parents, child care providers, and other health, education, and community service providers.
• Evaluates the children's progress, reviews the level of support needs and individual plans, and ensures that services are coordinated, appropriate and accessible.
• Maintains related records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The Qualifications and Skills you Bring

• Two-year Diploma in Early Childhood Education with post basic Special Needs Certificate
• Two (2) years recent, related experience, including experience in programming for children with special needs and supervisory experience in a daycare or pre-school; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Knowledge of community child care resources and other community support services
• Knowledge of adult training principles
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work both independently and in cooperation with others
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Benefits & Perks:

Our workplace culture embraces Hope, Kindness, Collaboration, Innovation and Family. We offer meaningful benefits and perks that make a difference for you and your family. Here are some of them.

• Extended Health and Dental plan
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Collaborative team environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Free Onsite Parking
• Flexible working hours
• Remote working
• Workplace wellness programs
• Paid Sick leave

Compensation:

• HSA Pay Grade 9

Please Note:

As a health and wellness organization, BC Centre for Ability has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Orders released on October 14,2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination policy for all employees at BC Centre for Ability. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.

Interested? Apply here

The closing date for applications internally is June 17th, 2024

Externally: Open until filled

The BC Centre for Ability is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all groups. This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity. We also recognize unique styles, perspectives, beliefs and creativity that support a diverse, respectful, inclusive and collaborative work environment.