Inclusive Child Care Worker

at  BGC Okanagan

INCLUSIVE CHILD CARE WORKER

Date: June 27, 2024
Location: Central Okanagan, various locations
Competition Number: 63-24/25
This year a pilot project has launched for a new model of Inclusive Child Care (ICC) throughout the Central Okanagan. The ICC Model is a project involving multiple partners, aimed at providing inclusive childcare to anyone who would like to access it. Using a family-centered, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed approach, the new Family Connection Centre (FCC) will work as a collaborative place where families can access resources and information, as well as referrals into programs that can serve their child’s needs. This includes inclusive childcare, SLP, OT, Physiotherapy, and other support services. Alongside operational partners, BGCO aims to provide family-centered services in an environment where all children, including those with support needs, can participate, thrive, and have equitable access to services that respond to their evolving needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Certificate and relevant experience working with children and youth with special needs or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• ECE or ECE Assistant certificate and asset
• Valid drivers license and vehicle, as travel is required between clubs
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain

• Participates in the assessment, goal setting and program planning.
• Evaluates client needs and develops short term plans to meet such needs.
• Assists members to function more independently in their own homes and in the community. Assists members with activities of daily living, social development and/or behavioral management. Teaches and assists members with activities such as grooming, basic cooking, money management, shopping, household safety, pet care. Facilitates physical, recreational, educational, social and vocational activities.
• Recognizes, analyzes and manages potential emergency situations such as members aggressive behaviour to minimize potential ensures no harm comes to the members and/or the public. Reports problems to the supervisor.
• Reviews and evaluates member progress and makes adjustments to programs as required.
• Identifies social, economic, recreational, physical, vocational and educational services in the community that will meet member needs. Maintains liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community.
• Promote inclusivity with peers while providing necessary accommodations
• Develops relationships with member’s parents/guardians and ensures effective communication with families.
• Maintain documentation of participants including daily case notes, statistical, and program reports
• Ensures that accurate program and member records are maintained and that confidentiality is a priority.