Bilingual Child Development Specialist

4 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada Manitoba Government Full time

**Bilingual Child Development Specialist**:
SP3 Social Services Worker

Regular/full-time

Department of Families

Disability and Specialized Services - Specialized Services for Children and Youth, Community Service Delivery

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 41703

Salary(s): SP3 $53,713.00 - $69,146.00 per year

Closing Date: December 8, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

This posting will be used to fill a Bilingual and Non Bilingual position

An eligibility list may be created and remain in effect for 18 months

The Child Development Specialist (CDS) is an integral part of Community Service Delivery. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team based at Specialized Services for Children and Youth (SSCY), the CDS provides early intervention services using a family-centered approach for infants and pre-school children with special needs/disabilities. As one of the first contacts within the Children’s disability Services program, this position supports families as they adjust to a diagnosis as well as provide information and referrals to other resources and supports available to the family.

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must provide a current Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search
- Must provide a current and satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
- Must provide a current and satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
- Must have a valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver's licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
- A Satisfactory Prior Contact Check

Qualifications:
**Essential**:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education Developmental Studies, Family Social Sciences or relevant discipline
- Extensive experience in an early childhood environment focusing on children with support needs. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
- In-depth knowledge and experience with disabilities inclusion, early child development stages, and basic approaches and techniques in early intervention
- Ability to organize, prioritize and exercise initiative in a complex work environment with high volume caseloads and competing demands
- Experience working effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, including families, community service workers, pre-school programs, agencies, therapists, etc.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Clear and concise verbal communication skills
- Clear and concise written communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Word and Outlook

**Duties**:
Reporting to the Early Intervention Program Manager, the CDS works with families of pre-school children who have disabilities/special needs and in close liaison with a multi-disciplinary team, which may include Community Service Workers, preschool programs, other agencies and therapists. The CDS conducts assessments and monitoring of child development through the preschool years and develops an individual early intervention plan for each child. The CDS also assists with transitions into early learning settings such as preschool, childcare or school settings. Services are provided within the home and/or community setting and are delivered through consultation and direct service. The service is focused on coaching the parent or caregiver to implement the recommended strategies. The CDS also identifies a family’s needs beyond early intervention and in many cases acts in a service coordination role. In addition to the above, the CDS provides teaching, training and support within the early intervention field to families/care providers and the community via parent education programs and community presentations.
- Advertisement # 41703
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resource Services
- 600-259 Portage Avenue
- Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
- Phone: 204-945-7518
- Fax: 204-945-0601

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