Supported Child Development: Program Support Worker

at  Sea to Sky Community Services

ABOUT SSCS:

SSCS is a leading social service provider in BC’s Sea to Sky Corridor. We provide high quality programs to enhance the lives of residents at every age and stage of life. Our programs include affordable housing, early childhood care and education, youth services, mental health services, senior’s services, community living, homeless outreach, life skills, and a Food Bank. We help create healthy, connected, and diverse communities where everyone can grow, develop, and lead meaningful lives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ECE certificate and/or child care related training. Equivalent courses and education could be considered in some circumstances.
• One or more completed post-basic courses in special needs education or equivalent workshops in child development and disabilities.
• Minimum two years experience working with children.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Certain positions may require a valid driver’s license.

JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strongly demonstrated interpersonal and communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team setting, be well organized, flexible, and able to adapt easily to new situations.
• Demonstrated understanding and practice of family-centred care.
• Considerable knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural and/or developmental difficulties.
• Experience adapting and modifying child care environments, routines, activities and materials to ensure maximum participation for all children.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Criminal Record Search.
2. Signed Confidentiality form.
3. Approved reference check.
4. Own vehicle.

• Assist in planning, implementing and maintaining developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs of each child in all areas of development within an inclusive setting.
• Conduct activities with children on an individual and group basis that promotes emotional growth.
• Assist children with equipment or activities for daily living, i.e. diapering, application of splints, etc.
• Implement and follow appropriate behaviour management programs when necessary, demonstrating patience and consistency.
• Value and respect each parent’s ideals, culture, concerns, and additional needs.
• Help provide support for staff in other programs with direction from the Supported Child Development Manager, i.e. resources, suggestions, techniques, etc. to enable them to implement strategies from supported childcare in their programs.
• Attend planning and progress meetings to assess individual child’s goals and plans and attend staff meetings to discuss program plans and goals.
• Participate in parent/professional conferences as required.
• Maintain documentation as outlined in the Program Operating Manual.
• Other related duties as required.