Resource Consultant

1 week ago

St Catharines, Canada Family and Children's Services Niagara Remote Work Freelance Full time $29 - $37
Employer: Family and Children’s Services Niagara.

Location: Grimsby, ON

Type: Up to 12 Month Contract

Who We Are

Family and Children’s Services has been making a positive difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in Niagara for more than a century. As a multiservice agency providing child welfare services, fostering and adoption, counselling, and childcare, the team at FACS Niagara works to keep children safe and families strong.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Manager of Childhood Learning, the Resource Consultant devises individual program plans for children with probable developmental risk factors or diagnosed special needs. He/she completes second stage developmental screening to complement Quality Childcare Niagara screening tools as requested. The incumbent works in conjunction with staff, parents, and children to provide an inclusive learning environment that is designed to meet each child’s needs. Working as part of a team, he/she participates with community agencies to promote early identification and intervention and to streamline services.

Key Responsibilities

Develops, monitors, and updates Coordinated Program Plans for children in accordance with their needs:

  • Arranges meetings with identified families.
  • Completes the Level of Service tool to determine the level of Resource Consultant Support and advises families and programs.
  • Completes second stage developmental DISC screening/functional assessments with children for whom follow-up is recommended by the Quality Child Care Niagara (QCCN) screening tools scoring outcomes.
  • Develops individual program plans for children who are demonstrating probable developmental risk factors or who have been formally diagnosed with special needs.
  • Monitors growth of children identified with possible risk of developmental delay.
  • Recommends strategies and adaptations to promote inclusion; may involve program plan modifications, identifying and reducing barriers, completing functional assessments, and developing coordinated service plans which are reviewed regularly.
  • Maintains up to date written documentation for all children on the caseload.

Collaborates And Consults

  • Provides consultative support to childcare programs in the implementation of the Quality Child Care Niagara screening tools.
  • Provides consultative support to program staff to implement the goals and objectives.
  • Consults with agencies providing services and arranges for the sharing of information to promote team communication and collaborative supports.
  • Supports families and childcare programs in the referral of children to appropriate agencies for further follow-up and diagnostic assessment.
  • Prepares a CARE plan for school-aged children that complement the Individual Education Plan (IEP) that is developed at school to promote consistency of programming application across environments.
  • Consults with childcare program staff to implement the CARE plan.
  • Collaborates with school board personnel to adapt and update as needed.

Arranges Meetings And Ensures Appropriate Resources

  • Arranges and chairs case conferences, prepares agendas and records minutes.
  • Arranges meetings with childcare program supervisors and staff to review goals and assess the child’s progress.
  • Arranges and chairs Transition to School meetings: inviting participants, preparing a transition report, visiting the school with the family prior to school entry and follow up after enrolment.
  • Provides in-service workshops related to working with children with identified special needs upon request.
  • Arranges for specific materials, resources, and equipment to support the child in the program, as needed.

Communication

  • Participates and communicates as a team member with other staff/agencies involved with children on caseload.
  • Maintains sensitivity and professionalism in supporting families.
  • Maintains regular communication with parents and accommodates parental preference around work schedules where possible.
  • Provides input into policies relevant to inclusion, as requested.
  • Ensures the Supervisor is kept apprised of all matters of concern.
  • Reports workplace accidents/injuries in accordance with agency policies and procedures and ensures the supervisor is advised of any hazards he/she becomes aware of.

Other Professional Related Activities

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education, with College of Early Childhood Educators Certificate, or the equivalency.
  • Maintains positive working relationships with community and collateral contacts.
  • Respects parental decisions regarding recommended referrals/services for their child, provided it is not a child protection issue.
  • Adheres to professional and ethical standards and abides by applicable legislation, policies and procedures.
  • Actively upholds the principles identified in the Society’s Code of Ethics.
  • Works in compliance with OH&SA, utilizing protective equipment as necessary, and attends mandatory training as required.
  • Identifies individual professional developmental needs to the Supervisor, in order to ensure that performance is maximized.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Respects parental decisions regarding recommended referrals/services for their child, provided it is not a child protection issue.
  • Adheres to professional and ethical standards and abides by applicable legislation, policies and procedures.
  • Actively upholds the principles identified in the Society’s Code of Ethics.
  • Works in compliance with OH&SA, utilizing protective equipment as necessary, and attends mandatory training as required.
  • Identifies individual professional developmental needs to the Supervisor, in order to ensure that performance is maximized.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience And Education

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education, with College of Early Childhood Educators Certificate, or the equivalency.
  • Resource Teacher Certificate.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a licensed childcare program.
  • Previous experience working with children with special needs and their families, preferably in a Resource Teacher role.
  • Valid standard First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate.
  • Valid G Driver’s License and access to a reliable motor vehicle with appropriate liability insurance required.

Skills And Abilities

  • In-depth knowledge of early childhood development.
  • Experience with administering developmental screening tools/functional assessment tools.
  • Knowledge of the Early Identification and Referral process.
  • Familiarity with developing individual program plans as required through the Child Care and Early Years Act and agency protocols.
  • Proven ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
  • Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills.
  • Proven ability to develop positive, respectful, and professional relationships with families and collaterals.
  • Demonstrated computer literacy (MS Office, Lotus Notes e-mail).

Efforts And Working Conditions

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to lift children up to 30 kg (65 lbs) and move indoor or outdoor play equipment up to 34 kg (75 lbs).
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach, push, climb, talk, and hear.
  • Mental and visual concentration is required frequently when observing the children.
  • The employee must be continuously alert to ensure quality care and safety for the children.
  • Working both indoors and outdoors occasionally exposed to sunlight and inclement weather.
  • Occasionally exposed to childhood communicable illnesses, interruptions, noise, bodily wastes and fluids, chemical/cleaning substances, and non-toxic paint.
  • Subject to complaints and hostility from the children and their families and subjected to children experiencing behaviour management difficulties that may biting, scratching, and kicking.

Please apply with your cover letter and resume by December 10, 2024, to shawna.mcelroy@facsniagara.on.ca.

We thank all applicants however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Family and Children’s Services Niagara is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive barrier free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process.

About FACS Niagara

A lot has changed in our community and our world since the founding of Family and Children’s Services Niagara in 1898, but our organization’s commitment to safe kids and strong families holds true. Through an extensive portfolio of programming, including child protection, fostering and adoption, counselling, and childcare, FACS Niagara protects our community’s children, strengthens its families, and helps youth and adults achieve their full potential.

In the Ministry of Community, Children and Social Services 2021 Annual Review, FACS Niagara was recognized for:

100% compliance related to children and youth placed in extended society care for 24 consecutive months

100% compliance related to all Indigenous service requirements

About Family And Children's Services Niagara

A lot has changed in our community and our world since the founding of Family and Children’s Services Niagara in 1898, but our organization’s commitment to safe kids and strong families holds true. Through an extensive portfolio of programming, including child protection, fostering and adoption, counselling, and childcare, FACS Niagara protects our community’s children, strengthens its families, and helps youth and adults achieve their full potential. In the Ministry of Community, Children and Social Services 2021 Annual Review, FACS Niagara was recognized for: 100% compliance related to children and youth placed in extended society care for 24 consecutive months 100% compliance related to all Indigenous service requirements

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