Posted Sep 10, 2024Infant Development Consultant
Description
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Job Summary: The consultant works alongside families in the Lillooet area who participate in the Infant Development Program to collaborate on ways to support their child’s growth and development. Children eligible to participate in the IDP program are those who have an identified developmental disability, or are at risk of a developmental delay or disability.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct home visits, virtual visits, or by phone. Assess and support the needs of children/families using informal and formal assessments.
- Be knowledgeable of available resources in town/ region, support families with referral processes and/or direct to appropriate resources.
- Assist families in planning and providing experiences to encourage growth and development of children through play-based activities.
- Support to families with young children in the community through events/settings that promote inclusion of all children, such as playgroups.
- Deliver parenting workshops.
- Support cultural connectedness and community wellness.
- Maintain records and prepare reports as per program standards.
Requirements:
- Early Childhood Development Certificate/Diploma, Infant Development Diploma or related health and social service experience preferred. With some educational background and experience there is a possibility for training the right candidate.
- Valid BC driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Clear criminal record check.
- Minimum two positive references.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $29.70-$34.32 per hour
Expected hours: 14 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lillooet, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
