Early Years Support Worker

4 months ago


Nanaimo, Canada BGC Central Vancouver Island Full time

**Early Years Support Worker**

This position has been created for individuals whose primary purpose will be to support an early learning program which includes child(ren) who have additional support needs. The child(ren) may or may not have an official diagnosis. This position will support the individual child as well as the program as a whole to be inclusive. It requires a comprehensive knowledge of Early Child Development, age
- appropriate communication strategies, and behavior management theory. The EYSW assists the child to integrate into the program activities as well as to develop life skills, social skills, and/or access to community resources. The EYSW also provides individual care and guidance consistent with the needs of an individual who may have: developmental delays, diagnoses, mental health issues, or behavioural challenges. The EYSW provides stabilization through predictable structures, clear expectations and positive behaviour support.

**Wage: $18.94 - $22.00 per hour, plus $6 per hour ECE-Wage Enhancement for certified ECE's.**

**Hours: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week, hours between 7am - 530pm.**
**Location: Fifth Street, BC**

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Provide support in program with daily life skills, social skills and /or behaviour management. May include the development of visual cards or the use of approved technology to assist a child with their communication.
- Follow all childcare licensing regulations as required.
- May be required to assist individuals with lifts and transfers.
- Recognize, analyze and deal with potential emergency situations such as individuals’ aggressive behaviour to minimize potential harm to the person and/or the public.
- Report and document applicable incidents/ injuries.
- Administer medication to individuals in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Ensure health and safety standards are maintained. Attend to the physical, emotional, and medical needs of the child(ren).
- Support all children in the program not only the identified individual child(ren).

**Administration**:

- Participate in assessment, goal setting, and program planning such as Care Plans or medical plans for person(s) supported. Document and implement the plan. Provide input into the evaluation of the program.
- Evaluate individual’s needs and develop short term and long-term goals to meet such needs with the active participation of the other staff members as well as of the individual and their personal networks (both professional and nonprofessional).
- Review and evaluate individual’s progress and make adjustments to programs as required. Provide feedback and support to individual and/or their family.
- Provide written and/or verbal reports regarding individuals’ daily activities and progress. Ensure that all required documentation is complete and accurate.
- Contribute to team effectiveness through clear and direct communication and participation in staff meetings.
- Maintain liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community

**Qualifications/ Education**
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Community Support Worker Certificate or BI certification preferred. (Combination of education and experience will be considered).
- Valid First Aid/CPR certificate approved by Community Care Facilities Licensing
- Previous experience working with children who have extra support needs is preferred.
- Previous experience working in a licenced childcare facility is preferred.



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