THE OPPORTUNITY:

• Provide initial child / family engagement, screening and intake to the Supported Child Development Program
• Provides professional assessment, reviews documentation and reports from a number of specialists and sources on the children to determine their eligibility into the program.
• Links and brokers individuals and groups to support and deliver developmental support interventions to eligible children
• Develops a network of Consultants, Coordinators and Aides on and off site, liaises with them to provide assessment and input on the development of children service plans.
• Increases community capacity to provide services to developmentally challenged children and parents.
• Engages and includes First Nations communities in capacity building to address service gaps to special needs children in the community.
• Undertakes client discharge / transition planning, follow-up and additional individual and group interventions
• Implements discharge / transition plans, conducts follow-up meetings with the children, their families and service providers within six months.
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THE LOCATION:

Vanderhoof “where the heart is beckoning” is geographically located near the centre of British Columbia and truly is at the “Heart of it All” when it comes to lifestyle, low cost of living and employment opportunities. The community’s size, services and amenities are well suited for entrepreneurs, and those involved in resource or agricultural sectors. Whether you are looking for an adventuresome way to stretch your legs, are an avid wildlife admirer or looking for fun ways to entertain the family, Vanderhoof has something for you. Learn more about Vanderhoof by visiting http://www.vanderhoof.ca/.

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• ECE Basic and Post Basic Education; or post graduate courses related to child development and special needs (e.g. Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology) with minimum two years’ experience

• Basic First Aid Level One