POSITION:         Support Worker for the Supported Child Development Program

SALARY RANGE: Based on qualifications

SUPERVISOR:      Supported Child Development Coordinator

HOURS:             35 hrs per week

TERM:               8 months - term

LOCATION:       New Aiyansh, British Columbia

JOB SUMMARY:  The program assists families with children that may have a developmental delay or extra support needs.  The worker is responsible to provide services as identified in Individual Service Plan assessment tool.  Ensure the supported child development program runs effectively according to established guidelines.   To provide extra staffing support to a child care centre in order for children with extra support needs to fully participate in the child care settings chosen by their families.

EDUCATION or OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

1.  Minimum Early Childhood Special Educator certificate is required;

2.  BC License to Practice as an Early Childhood special Educator; or willingness to obtain

EXPERIENCE:

1.  Minimum 2 years employment in a child care setting;

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Demonstrated working knowledge of family centered service, early intervention, child development, family support and community-based services;
   1. Knowledge of community child care resources and other community support services;
   2. Knowledge of various legislation linked with child and family services;
   3. Knowledge and understanding of the mandate of the Supported Child Development Program;

SKILLS / ABILITIES:

1. Ability to develop and maintain a warm, caring, responsive relationship with a child and the family;
2. Ability to establish and maintain supportive, collaborative relationships with families;
3. Ability to maintain a positive, professional, non—judgmental attitude;
4. Skills in operating a computer and use MS Word and Excel;
5. Ability to provide administrative support to the Coordinator and Consultant;
6. Ability to participate and contribute towards the development of Individual Service Plans;
7. Ability and skills to complete reports and internal assessment tools.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE POSITON:

1. Confidentiality;
2. Interpersonal Skills

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Current First Aid Certificate preferred;
2. Record of Immunization will be required by the successful candidate;
3. Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License;
4. Criminal Records Check will be required by the successful candidate;
5. Up to 3 employment related references will be required by the successful candidate.

Applicants are requested to submit resume package consisting of a cover letter describing their qualifications and resume prior to 5:00 pm on February 18, 2011. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ALL RESUME PACKAGES MAY BE DIRECTED TO:       

Nisga’a Lisims Government

Attention: Human Resource Department

P.O. BOX 231, NEW AIYANSH, B.C., V0J 1A0

Fax Number: 250-633-2367

Email: hrdept@nisgaa.net