Developmental Assistant

1 week ago


Calgary, Canada New Heights School & Learning Services Full time

New Heights School & Learning Services runs a unique specialized program tailored to preschool and school age children with autism spectrum disorder, or have similar learning differences. New Heights Home & Community Support (HCS) is a play-based program that utilizes the strengths and interests of each child to address developmental goals. The focus of HCS program is on services to children age 2.5 - 7 years.
- As part of a multidisciplinary team, Developmental Assistants will:

- Support families by modeling strategies for parents/guardians and coaching them as they practice
- Determine approaches that are most effective for the family and child
- Develop and implement playful and engaging learning activities to address specified goals inside the home and the community
- Monitor and document child and family progress- Qualifications:

- Post-secondary education (certificate, diploma, and/or degree) in an appropriate discipline
- Experience working with families with children with autism spectrum disorder or similar social and communication challenges
- Background in early childhood development a definite asset
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to be self-directed, flexible, highly motivated and to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Must have availability to work within Monday to Friday 8:00am-6:00pm time frame
- Must have vehicle & valid driver’s license- What we offer:

- time compensation for travel as well as paid mileage ($0.72/km)
- flexible schedule
- vacation time, personal days
- comprehensive benefits package plus health spending account (completely covered by New Heights)
- RRSP match (upon eligibility requirements being met)
- access to professional development funds
- a team of fun and caring staff
- a culture that values work-life balance, as well as personal and professional growth- Career Opportunities-
- Registered Psychologist (Contract / Per Diem)- Occupational Therapist (0.6 FTE)- Developmental Assistant



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