Aboriginal Supported Child Development Regional

**Position Summary**

Working within the Early Childhood Education (ECE) department, the Aboriginal Supported Child Development (ASCD) Regional Advisor in the Fraser South & East location will provide information, advice, support, mentoring, cultural perspectives, and coordination of training to AIDP/ASCD programs and staff.

This is a part time position with the potential to become a full time position. You will be a member of an interdisciplinary team of early childhood professionals, working collaboratively to support the Early Childhood department and the families of Seabird Island.

**Success profile**

What does it take to be successful working in the Ealy Childhood Education Department 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.
• **Holistic** Approach**: ASCD programs honors the “whole” child, which encompasses not only the physical, social, emotional and mental, but also the cultural and spiritual aspects of the child, within the context of their family, extended family, community and culture.
• **Critical Thinking**:Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses, alternative solutions, conclusions or approached to problems.
• **Advocacy**:The successful applicant acknowledges and honors that parents, caregivers and families know their children best and you work to ensure families feel empowered to be advocates in supporting their children's development
• **Inclusion**:You acknowledge children as a gift and support them in achieving participation in community life.

**Work that matters**

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 in order to support them to meet their full potential in inclusive child care centers.

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

We offer an array of field trips, sports fields, equipment, toys, and activities to expand the horizons of children in our program.

We are located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver.

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**Benefits and perks**

• Extended health and dental benefits,
• Accrued vacation and sick time
• Pension plan with matching employer contributions,
• Access to internal training programs, professional development, and skill enhancement
• Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team,
• Equitable hourly rates in accordance with the Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC)
• Casual dress code

**What you’ll do**

• Facilitate regular regional meetings at different AIDP/ASCD program locations or at a mutually agreed to site (usually 5 per year)
• Make program visits and communicate with staff to answer all questions and concerns as they arise.
• Assist the regional programs to communicate and network with each other, the Provincial Steering Committees and Provincial Advisors.
• Plan and facilitate regional training and workshops for AIDP and ASCD Consultants based on input and identified needs of Consultants as well as prepare an annual training plan and budget for approval of the MCFD Community Services Manager.
• Investigate, model, distribute and promote culturally relevant practice through knowledge of a variety of Aboriginal teachings, cultures, languages and traditions
• Investigate and share relevant information on best practices, resources, articles, and research to enhance Consultant services.
• Work in partnership with the Offices of the AIDP and ASCD Provincial Advisors to bring awareness and valuable information to all the Consultants; share pertinent information with the Provincial offices.
• Participate as a representative at the AIDP/ASCD Provincial and Regional steering committee meetings, provide a Regional Advisor report to committee members, participate in the MVOM Network, Regional AIDP/ASCD and other regional ECD committees as appropriate and applicable.
• Support AIDP/ASCD Consultants in Fraser South and East - particularly those who are new.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor, Manager, Director, or the CAO.

**What you bring**

**Education**

• Undergraduate degree in a related field (i.e. child and youth care, early education, social work etc.,) or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• ECE Certificate
• Infant Development and Supported Child Development Certificates or Diplomas an asset
• Minimum 3 years’ ex