Child Care Resource Consultant

2 weeks ago

St Catharines, Canada Family and Children's Services Niagara Full time
div>Employer: Family and Children’s Services Niagara.Location: Grimsby, ONType: Up to 12 Month Contract

WHO WE ARE:

Family and Children’s Services has been making a positive difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in Niagara for more than a century. As a multiservice agency providing child welfare services, fostering and adoption, counselling, and childcare, the team at FACS Niagara works to keep children safe and families strong.

Under the direction of the Manager of Childhood Learning, the Resource Consultant devises individual program plans for children with probable developmental risk factors or diagnosed special needs. He/she completes second stage developmental screening to complement Quality Childcare Niagara screening tools as requested. The incumbent works in conjunction with staff, parents, and children to provide an inclusive learning environment that is designed to meet each child’s needs. Working as part of a team, he/she participates with community agencies to promote early identification and intervention and to streamline services.

  1. Develops, monitors, and updates Coordinated Program Plans for children in accordance with their needs:
  2. Completes second stage developmental DISC screening/functional assessments with children for whom follow-up is recommended by the Quality Child Care Niagara (QCCN) screening tools scoring outcomes.
  3. Develops individual program plans for children who are demonstrating probable developmental risk factors or who have been formally diagnosed with special needs.
  4. Monitors growth of children identified with possible risk of developmental delay.
  5. Recommends strategies and adaptations to promote inclusion; li>
  6. Maintains up to date written documentation for all children on the caseload.
  7. Collaborates and Consults:
    • Provides consultative support to childcare programs in the implementation of the Quality Child Care Niagara screening tools.
    • Supports families and childcare programs in the referral of children to appropriate agencies for further follow-up and diagnostic assessment.
    • Prepares a CARE plan for school-aged children that complement the Individual Education Plan (IEP) that is developed at school to promote consistency of programming application across environments.
    • Arranges meetings with childcare program supervisors and staff to review goals and assess the child’s progress.
    • Provides in-service workshops related to working with children with identified special needs upon request.
    • Arranges for specific materials, resources, and equipment to support the child in the program, as needed.
  8. Communication:
    • Participates and communicates as a team member with other staff/agencies involved with children on caseload.
    • Provides input into policies relevant to inclusion, as requested.
    • Reports workplace accidents/injuries in accordance with agency policies and procedures and ensures the supervisor is advised of any hazards he/she becomes aware of.
  9. Other Professional Related Activities:
    • Maintains positive working relationships with community and collateral contacts.
    • Respects parental decisions regarding recommended referrals/services for their child, provided it is not a child protection issue.
    • Adheres to professional and ethical standards and abides by applicable legislation, policies and procedures.
    • Works in compliance with OH&SA, utilizing protective equipment as necessary, and attends mandatory training as required.
    • Identifies individual professional developmental needs to the Supervisor, in order to ensure that performance is maximized.
    • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a licensed childcare program.
    • Previous experience working with children with special needs and their families, preferably in a Resource Teacher role.
    • Valid G Driver’s License and access to a reliable motor vehicle with appropriate liability insurance required.
    • Familiarity with developing individual program plans as required through the Child Care and Early Years Act and agency protocols.
    • Demonstrated computer literacy (MS Office, Lotus Notes e-mail).

    EFFORTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to lift children up to 30 kg (65 lbs) and move indoor or outdoor play equipment up to 34 kg (75 lbs).
    • Mental and visual concentration is required frequently when observing the children.
    • The employee must be continuously alert to ensure quality care and safety for the children.
    • Working both indoors and outdoors occasionally exposed to sunlight and inclement weather.
    • Occasionally exposed to childhood communicable illnesses, interruptions, noise, bodily wastes and fluids, chemical/cleaning substances, and non-toxic paint.
    • Subject to complaints and hostility from the children and their families and subjected to children experiencing behaviour management difficulties that may involve biting, scratching, and kicking.
      Family and Children’s Services Niagara is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive barrier free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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