Child Development Support Worker

Posted: 21 hours ago Closes: Oct 16, 2024Job Location: Sagkeeng First Nations Health CenterJob Type: Full TimeHow To Apply: [email protected]Sign Up to Start ApplyingChild Development Support Worker Jordan’s Principle – Child First Initiative Little Star Lodge ProgramCHILD DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT WORKER DESCRIPTIONThe Jordan’s Principle Initiative is a program designed to assist children in the community with healthy physical, educational and social development. The child development support worker is responsible for working directly with children, youth and caregivers as well as healthcare staff in the community. The program will incorporate knowledge of educational and medical best practices and individualized child engagement approaches.DUTIES: Create and implement age-appropriate activities and lesson plans that promote child development and learning.Observe and track children's progress and behavior to identify areas for improvement and provide feedback to parents and supervisors.Identify specific educational, social, and emotional goals for each child based on the strengths, interests and capacities, as well as the barriers and challenges for each child.Collaborate with other child development professionals, including teachers, therapists and social workers to ensure the best possible outcome for children.Establish and maintain positive and supportive relationships with children and caregivers to ensure the students fully participate in the programMaintain accurate records and documentation related to children's development, behavior and progress.Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children.Attend training and professional development sessions to stay up-to-date on best practices in child development and early childhood education.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Grade 12A certification as a Health Care Aide, Early Child Educator, or hold post-secondary training in Disability and Community Support. An acceptable combination of education and experience may also be considered.Ability and willingness to work with children with disabilitiesEffective communication skills with both verbal and non-verbal populationsA class 4 driving license required, (class 5 will be considered, with the willingness to obtain a class 4 driving license)Access to a personal vehicleMust be comfortable using computers, particularly Microsoft OfficeApplication deadline:October 18, 2024Interested applicants must submit the following:RésuméCover LetterPhotocopy of driver’s licenseCriminal record checkVulnerable Sectors checkCurrent Driver’s AbstractAttention to:Sagkeeng HRP.O. Box 3, Fort Alexander, MBR0E 0P0Résumés can be mailed to the above address, emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at the Sagkeeng Finance Office.LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCESPLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTEDPLEASE ENSURE YOU SUBMIT CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION AND IF IT CHANGES, PLEASE ENSURE YOU NOTIFY US.