Infant Development Consultant

**Program -** Early Intervention Enhancement

**Job Status -** Permanent Part Time

**Pay Rate -** Grid Level 14P-IDP ($37.55-$45.82)

** Hours of work -** 20 hours per week flexible schedule

** Additional Details**:
This position is open all applicants

This position requires union membership

Portability available for Unionized employees from similar organizations.

**Nature of Position**

The Early Intervention Enhancement Infant Development Consultant makes a significant contribution to children and families by providing services to infants and their families that facilitate the development of the entire family. The Consultant uses and promotes a culturally safe, trauma informed, family-centred approach to service. Consultants work in partnerships with parents and\or caregivers to develop useful strategies for the family. The Consultant is a dedicated and knowledgeable member of the Early Intervention Enhancements team, providing services to families who cannot have their needs met through other services in the community. The Consultant is familiar with and participates in ensuring that the strategic goals of the agency are met and oversees the performance outcomes for the program to support their achievement.

**Required Abilities**
- Understanding of the appropriate use of developmental assessments and screenings; background and skill in conducting assessments and preparing reports
- Excellent teaching skills and ability to coach and mentor.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of child development.
- Maintains open and positive communication with parents. Assists families in planning and providing experiences in the home and community which will encourage the growth and development for the infant. Completes and discusses assessments, concerns and progress during home visits. Encourages parents to take part in any decision making and assists parents in advocating for programs and services
- Maintains records and required reporting ensuring they are accurate, complete, timely and in keeping with inclusion powell river standards. Adheres to inclusion powell river technology policy and policy related to records of persons served. Ensures parents\caregivers approve reports and in keeping with privacy policies.
- Develops with parents group experiences, facilitates a weekly parent-tot group, and provides information and education. Arranges and / or provides safe transportation for participants as needed.
- Responds immediately to emergencies including incidents of child abuse, in accordance with Ministry guidelines, inclusion powell river Policies and the Operations Manual using common sense and good judgement at all times.
- Collaborates with the Child and Family Services team to develop and implement an integrated model of service and promote a family centred approach to case management.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor degree in nursing, education, psychology, child and youth care, or related human service field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ recent related experience working with young children and families
- Valid BC driver’s license and access to reliable transportation

**Requirements for Ongoing Employment**
- Criminal Record Check (renewable every 5 years)
- A valid WCB-approved First Aid Certificate (renewable every 3 years)
- A Valid WCB-approved Child Safe First Aid Certificate (renewable every 3 years)
- Valid BC driver’s license and access to reliable transportation

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $37.55 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Do you have a bachelor degree in nursing, education, psychology, child and youth care, or related human service field?
- Do you have a minimum of 2 years’ recent related experience working with young children and families?
- Do you have a valid BC driver’s license and access to reliable transportation?

Work Location: In person