EarlyON Resource Consultant

File #26-007EveryMind Mental Health Services is looking for a highly-skilled, experienced, and enthusiastic early childhood Resource Consultant for their EarlyON program in a contractual role of 12 months with a start date in March 2026.OverviewRESOURCE CONSULTANTEarlyON ProgramContract for 12 months(37.5 hours per week)File #26-007EveryMind is an accredited child and youth mental health organization that provides a continuum of high-quality mental health services for children, youth and their families who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing mental health, social, emotional and/or behavioural challenges. Our services are provided in a dynamic, client-centered environment that values respect and inclusion, collaboration, learning, innovation, and accountability.The EarlyON Child Development Supports Service (CDS) is a special needs resourcing model providing support to families and staff at all EarlyON locations in Peel. This includes identifying, planning, and implementing the delivery of resources and supports to provide early identification services to both families and EarlyON staff which will allow:families to access general child development information and strategies through informal discussions and/or consultations; andEarlyON staff to access a resource to help guide their responses to families’ questions enhancing their ability to connect families to specialized services and to partner with in the planning of inclusive programs.Reporting to the Supervisor, Clinical Services, the Resource Consultant is a member of the team that has primary responsibility for providing special needs resourcing support to parents/caregivers across Peel Region.This is a 12 month contract covering a parental leave.Hiring salary range - $60,101.86 - $65,006.17 (Step 1 to 3 in a 5-step pay band). Hiring salaries are commensurate with experience and generally start at the beginning of the range.Why work at EveryMind?Lead agency in child and youth mental health services for Region of Peel, known for excellence in providing quality services.Hybrid work available in many of our services, with an opportunity to work from home; paid personal leave days; 11 paid public holidays; 4% of salary in lieu of benefits; and 4% of base salary in lieu of vacation.Contribute to the mental health & wellbeing of children and youth.Opportunities for training and development, including an Education Assistance Plan.Company laptop and cellphone provided.Free, confidential 24/7 counselling and mental health support via EAP.DEIA-focused culture with employee-led committees and staff forums.Job ResponsibilitiesWork in collaboration with service providers to ensure an optimal learning environment for all children by conducting an inclusion scan and providing relevant strategies and recommendations.Support early identification and onward referrals to community partners as necessary for intervention.Build capacity by working with programs, families and communities and promote diversity, equity and inclusion.Provide consultation services, learning and development opportunities, mentoring and modeling to increase capacity to work with children with special needs and support healthy development of children attending the programs.Determine the child’s strengths and needs using developmental and environmental tools to indicate necessary support for progress.Work in partnership with the child, family and staff (as per consent) to review recommendations and next steps.Develop and facilitate groups and workshops for families and caregivers on identified topics.Maintain up-to-date records per clinical recording guidelines for each child and family consultation; maintain ongoing progress notes, meeting records and recommendations by other professionals involved.Provide supervision to students as required, completing all documentation.Participate as part of multidisciplinary teams within EveryMind, including ICYF and PIRS program support teams.Complete monthly reporting and tracking charts as required.Support delivery of Peel Infant-Parent Program (EarlyON onsite component) as needed.Support the EarlyON CDS phone line to respond to queries about EarlyON CDS and booking consultations.Work flexible hours (including evenings and biweekly Saturday coverage) according to client and/or program needs.Skills & QualificationsEarly Childhood Education Diploma AND Resource Consultation Certification OR an ECE Diploma with Advanced Studies in Special Needs OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Studies.Registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.Three years’ experience working with and programming for children with special needs.Demonstrated experience supporting inclusion of children within the 0-6 age range.Understanding of child development and applying a mental health and trauma-informed lens.Experience in facilitating workshops and groups.Bilingual in French and English; proficiency in other languages used by Peel Region residents is a plus.Competence with Client Information Database Systems and Microsoft Office Suite; information sourcing and report writing.Available to work flexible hours (including evenings and biweekly Saturday coverage).Valid G Class Ontario Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle; willingness to drive across Peel Region.Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check and Pre-Employment Medical screening (including TB test, MMR, TD, Polio, Covid-19 Vaccination) is required.EveryMind is committed to building a highly qualified, diverse, inclusive, varied workplace reflecting the full diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from members of historically marginalized groups including Black, Indigenous and People of Colour, people with varying abilities, LGBTQ2S+, and other equity-seeking groups. Please see our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion statement. https://everymind.ca/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/We are striving to create a barrier-free and accessible workplace for everyone. EveryMind will accommodate accessibility needs during the hiring process under the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005). Please inform us if you require any accommodations during the hiring process.We appreciate your interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. If this position is of interest, please submit a cover letter and resume by no later than Wed, Feb 04, 2026 @ 5:00 PM.LI#BK1www.everymind.ca #J-18808-Ljbffr