Supported Child Development Worker

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Working within the Early Childhood Development department, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Support Child Development Worker supports children and families who have a child or children with a developmental challenge’s and to help them reach the child’s full potential.

The Supported Child Development program provides services to Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal children who require extra support due to physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and developmental challenges. Children are provided support in a variety of ways to support them to meet their full potential in inclusive childcare centers.

Services are family centered and designed to maximize participation and learning in children 0-19 years, with priority for children 0-6 years.

**SUCCESS PROFILE**

What does it take to be successful working in the Ealy Childhood Education Department, Supported Child Development (SCD) Program at Seabird Island? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- **Active Listening**:Giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand points being made, asking appropriate questions, and not interrupting.
- **Organized**:Ability to process and organize electronic and paper documentation, information, and reports.
- **Personable**:A collaborative attitude, participating in the planning, developing, extending services, and promoting effective strategies to encourage a positive workplace atmosphere.
- **Critical Thinking**:Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses, alternative solutions, conclusions or approached to problems.
- **Social Perceptiveness**:Being aware of other reactions and understanding why they react as they do
- **Multitasker**:The ability to balance competing priorities, meet deadlines, and to work under pressure with mínimal supervision.

**WORK THAT MATTERS**
Are you looking to start a career where you create a community with healthy, happy children who are supported to reach their full potential. Our team is passionate about supporting children and their families.

Seabird Island is located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver.

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**BENEFITS & PERKS**
- Accrued vacation and sick time.
- Access to internal training programs, professional development, and skill enhancement
- Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team,
- Equitable hourly rates
- Casual dress code

**WHAT YOU'LL DO**
- Work as a team member with center staff to implement child specific strategies, activities, and plans for inclusion upon recommendations of parents, SCD Consultants or Early Intervention Therapists.
- Support children with extra support needs to fully participate in childcare settings.
- Provide physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual support for families.
- Work closely with assigned Consultant and families to review and adjust Individual Service Plans (ISP’s) including goals for children on caseload.
- Demonstrate positive child-adult interactions.
- Ensure ECE center policies and procedures are upheld.
- Work as a team member to provide culturally appropriate daily experiences that support and promote the development of all children in the setting.
- Assist in maintaining an environment that protects the health, security, and well-being of children.
- Daily charting is required with each child on their case load.
- Support and facilitate transitions to other programs including school.
- Maintain regular communication and positive relationships with families, center staff, and the Communities.
- Complete logs, documents and reports as required on a daily, monthly, and annual basis.
- Assist the child through transition time, this may include positioning in adaptive equipment, behavioral intervention, or diapering.
- Attend all team meetings and staff meeting as an active participant.
- Participate in regular professional development, research and strategies.
- Maintain confidentiality; except in the case of abuse & neglect, which you are required to report by law.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your Supervisor, Manager, Director, or the ED

**WHAT YOU BRING**

**Education**
- ECE or ECE/IT certificate, required.
- Emergency Child Care First aid certificate required.
- 2+ years’ experience working with children in an ECE, or special needs setting required.
- Must be physically and emotionally capable of carrying out the duties of the position. Medical documentation will be required.

**Experience**
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Ability to develop and maintain a warm, caring, responsive relationship with children.
- Ability to establish and maintain supportive and collaborative relationships with families and staff.
- Maintain confidentiality in regard to children, families and staff members.
- A positive professional