Supported Child Development

**Position Summary**

Under the supervision of the Supervisor, Supported Child Development Program the Supported Child Development Program Support Worker is to provide front line support to children with extra support needs to assist them to fully participate in a childcare setting.

**This is a term position with an end date of December 30th, 2025.**

**Work that matters**
Sq'éwqel (Seabird Island Band) is located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver. We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant and resilient community. Our work spans a diverse range of services including housing, education, health, wellness, early childhood development, community infrastructure, and cultural vitalization. By joining our team, you will be part of an organization that values First Nations knowledge, promotes self-advocacy, and strives to create a holistic and culturally safe environment for all community members.

Become a part of our team and help us continue making meaningful impacts every day.

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**Benefits and perks**
- Extended health and dental benefits.
- 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**
- As a team member, support children with extra support needs to fully participate in childcare settings.
- Follow and implement Individual Service Plans including goals and suggested activities for children that reflect the choices and priorities identified by their parents and Consultant.
- Work closely with assigned Consultant and families to review and adjust Individual Service Plan including goals for children on caseload.
- Work as a team member with center staff to plan and implement daily activities and experiences to meet goals and objectives as documented in the child’s Individual Service Plan.
- Demonstrate positive child-adult interactions & ensure 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.
- Contribute to the development of an inclusive early childhood environment.
- Daily charting 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.
- Plan and implement personal and professional development.
- Maintain confidentiality; except in the case of abuse & neglect, which you are required to report by law.
- Perform all other related duties and tasks as required based on the specific needs of the family, the program, and the community.

**Other Duties**
- Additional responsibilities as needed to support the community and uphold our shared values.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your Manager, Director, Chief Administrative Officer, or Chief & Council.

**What you bring**

**Qualifications**
- Early Childhood Education Certificate
- Special Needs Certificate (or willing to obtain with in the first year of employment)
- Infant/Toddler Development Certificate an asset.
- Current Child Care Facilities and Licensing approved First Aide Certification
- Ability to develop and maintain a warm, trusting, caring, supportive, collaborative relationship with the children and their families.
- Ability to maintain a positive, professional, and non-judgmental attitude.
- Ability to work independently, be reliable and highly motivated.
- Must be able to demonstrate expertise related to: Infant child health; typical and atypical growth and development; strategies and appropriate early intervention for supporting infant and young children with special needs or at risk of developmental delay.
- Must be a mature individual who demonstrates assertiveness, effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, children, and families and who’ll work in partnership with other programs and resources.
- Physically able to perform all assigned tasks.

**Cultural Competency**:

- Understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and contemporary issues.
- Understanding of intergenerational trauma and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and communities.

**Preferred**
- Lived experience as a member of a First Nations community.
- Knowledge and understanding of Seabird Island’s culture, traditions, teachings, community dynamics.
- Experience and training in inclusive, family-centered service delivery, child development and early intervention. Ability to develop, implement and evaluate child-centered intervention plans.
- Strong time management and organizational skills

**Working / Special Conditions**
- Initial