Css-24-024 Resource Consultant, Ppt

**THE UNITED COUNTIES OF LEEDS AND GRENVILLE**
**Community and Social Services**

**Resource Consultant**
**EarlyON Child and Family Centre**
**Permanent Part-Time**

**Hours: 22.5**
**Start Date: Immediately**
**Location: Leeds and Grenville (Location TBD)**

**Salary (2023 Grid 6): $28.46/hr - $33.90/hr**
- Please note: This position is part of the OPSEU Local 494 bargaining unit**Position Summary**:
Reporting directly to the EarlyON Supervisor, and indirectly to the Manager,
Children’s Services and Director, Community and Social Services, the Resource
Consultant is responsible for the development and implementation of activities that
enhance the interaction between children and their parents or other caregivers.

**Qualifications:
- Registered Early Childhood Education (RECE) designation required.
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood
- Educators.- Minimum one year working experience in the children’s services sector with
- families/caregivers and children.- French Language skills, verbal and written an asset.
- A working knowledge and understanding of How Does Learning Happen?
- Ontario’s Pedagogy for Early Learning an asset.- Thorough knowledge of programming and curriculum development for young
- children.- Knowledge of family support and adult education principles.
- Knowledge and proven skill in community development an asset.
- Possess a comprehensive knowledge of community agencies/organizations

which interface with the Community and Social Services Division.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, project management and

communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to accommodate competing demands and determine

priorities.
- Ability to work independently and within a team-delivered organizational

model.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency in relevant software programs (i.e. Office,

Outlook).
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of the

community.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends depending

upon the needs of the community.
- Must be willing to travel to locations within the geographic area of Leeds and

Grenville. May be required to work at any/all EarlyON program locations.
- The possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s licence and access to a

vehicle is required.
**Position Responsibilities**:
1. Perform the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and
regulatory standards set out in the applicable Provincial and Municipal Acts.
Perform the responsibilities of the position consistent with the operational
policies of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

2. Develop and implement an Information and Referral Service to assist parents

find, choose and link with partner agencies and services to assist them in their
caregiver role.

3. Participate in the development and implementation of training and

educational opportunities for parents and caregivers that will support them in
their role of caring for children.

4. Provide input to an annual training and education strategy for parents and

caregivers in response to identified community needs.

5. Develop training materials for caregivers and facilitate training sessions and

workshops.

6. Provide mobile services to support parents and caregivers in their care-giving
role.

7. Develop and implement adult/child drop-in programs designed to enhance

the interaction between children and their parents and caregivers as well as
parent-education learning opportunities.

8. Program and facilitate scheduled drop-ins in assigned locations.

9. Develop and distribute publications for the organization including

newsletters/brochures and media ads to engage participation of families.

10. Maintain all files with current and appropriate documentation.

11. Assist the EarlyON Supervisor, in ensuring high-quality service delivery to
families in Leeds and Grenville.

12. Participate as a team member of the EarlyON Child and Family Centre and in
the larger Children’s Services Department.

13. Attend regular staff meetings and represent the EarlyON Child and Family
Centre team on related committees, as requested by the EarlyON Supervisor

14. Maintain good working relationships with all staff in order to share expertise
and resources.

15. Promote a positive image of the organization in the community.

16. Responsible for ongoing professional development and acquisition of
knowledge and skills.

17. Responsible for continuing to develop knowledge and skills in the area of
childcare and strengthening families and childcare providers in their care
- giving role.

18. Be familiar and cognizant of existing and new resources and information
pertinent to the field of early childhood development including pre
- and post
- natal period through to school entry age.

19. Attend professional development seminars and conferences and share
information with staff in the organization.

20. Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both wr