Ascd Consultant

**PERMANENT FULL-TIME** POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER AND SQUAMISH VALLEY**

**CLOSES: Open Until Filled**
- ** Great opportunity to join the Squamish Nations community**:

- ** Take your career to new heights with a dynamic and progressive First Nations government**

**Who We Are**:
Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson’s Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxwú7mesh.
As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 12 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Community Members have access to necessary programs and services.

**About The Opportunity**:
Working as an integral part of the Ayás Mén̓men Early Years & Youth Services Department, this position reports directly to the Manager, Family Centre, Early Intervention/ Family Programs. The Aboriginal Supported Child Development (ASCD) Consultant provides family-centered services, early intervention, child development support, family support and individual planning for children aged 0-19 with developmental delays or disabilities (physical, cognitive, communicative and/or social/emotional/behavioral). The incumbent works collaboratively with community childcare programs and other child development professionals, within the early intervention team.

**What You Bring**:

- Combination of education and experience.
- Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others.
- High level of emotional intelligence, patience and integrity.
- Maintains composure in high-pressure situations.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to use a cultural safety framework when working with Indigenous children, families, and communities.
- Ability to establish and maintain supportive, collaborative relationships with families, child care setting staff, child development professionals, and colleagues.
- Able to disseminate complex information to stakeholders in a meaningful way.
- Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
- Able to deliver negative information tactfully and diplomatically when needed.
- Acts ethically and handles sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Team-oriented with a positive, approachable attitude.
- Working knowledge of trauma-informed, family-centered, and inclusive practice.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to use a cultural safety framework when working with Indigenous children, families, and communities.
- Ability to establish and maintain supportive, collaborative relationships with families, childcare setting staff, child development professionals, and colleagues.

**Salary**: $ 67,365 - $ 75,358 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program.

**Why Work With Us**:
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources - our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

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