Early Childhood Education Resource Consultant

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION RESOURCE CONSULTANT (CONTRACT 1.0 FTE)

The Centre is currently looking to recruit a temporary full-time ECE Resource Consultant to pilot a new program. Contract is subject to change to permanent upon the successful evaluation of the new program.

Who Are We?

Niagara Children’s Centre is recognized throughout the Niagara Region as the provider of rehabilitation and support services to over 5,800 children and youth with physical, developmental and communicative delays and disabilities each year. Core services include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language services, augmentative and alternative communication, family services and therapeutic recreation. Our family centred programs aim at helping each child achieve their own unique potential within their home, school and in the community.

Why join Niagara Children’s Centre

Feel the difference of a career at Niagara Children’s Centre. From your first day, you’ll feel the support of the welcoming atmosphere where staff respect and care about each other. Working at Niagara Children’s Centre means you’ll feel the impact of your knowledge and expertise firsthand as you develop lasting relationships with our families, parents/caregivers. We host a variety of social activities and recognition events to ensure our staff feel loved and our competitive salary, benefits and opportunities for personal development ensure you’ll feel supported throughout your career.

If that’s not enough, what about:

· Employee Recognition by celebrating each other regularly

· Employee Wellbeing initiatives and program

· Social events throughout the year, it’s not just all work!

· Invest in your future with a pension plan from HOOPP

· Inclusive environment that allows everyone to feel welcomed and part of a dedicated team

· Constant Professional Development to strengthen your skills to be the best clinician you can be

· Work life balance with flexible schedules, summer hours, centre closure days, personal days, paid vacation, paid sick days, etc.

What will you be doing?

The Early Childhood Education Resource Consultant at Niagara Children’s Centre:

· Supports community EarlyON programs to provide inclusive, early learning and social opportunities for identified children by liaising with parents, Early Childhood educators and other professionals.

· Works collaboratively with families, educators, supportive personnel and therapists to develop an Individualized Support Plan that is strength based and reflects the families’ priorities and preferences to promote one coordinated plan for a seamless experience for families

· Provides coaching, role modeling, and mentorship to EarlyON staff and families in an early learning environment

· Establishes and builds positive, supportive relationships with families and community partners

· Assists families with transition to school

This is just a snapshot of what you would be doing. To learn more, you can find a full job description and an organizational chart at https://niagarachildrenscentre.com/careers.

Does this sound like you?

· Successfully completed Early Childhood Education diploma or degree

· Graduate certificate as a Resource Consultant or equivalent recognized by the Child Care Early Years Act (CCEYA)

· Registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators

· Proven experience providing support to children and families as a Resource Consultant

· Solid team player that has the ability to communicate and collaborate with others

· Bilingualism considered an asset

· A can-do attitude within an evolving organization striving to make a difference

· Passionate about not-for-profit environments supporting children and youth

· Access to a vehicle and possession of a driver’s license valid in Ontario

· Training in QCCN is an asset

Vaccination Policy

All employees are subject to mandatory immunization requirements as a condition of employment. Accommodations can be provided as required in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please notify Human Resources if such accommodations are required.

Application Process:

If you are inspired by the work of Niagara Children’s Centre and would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you! Qualified and interested applicants are asked to submit the following:

· Cover letter

· Resume

Applicants are to submit their application package as one document to: HR@niagarachildrenscentre.com.

We will be evaluating applications on an ongoing basis and therefore encourage early submissions.

We thank all applicants for your interest, however, only those applicants receiving an interview will be contacted.

Niagara Children’s Centre is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our clients, employees, job applicants, visitors, and any other individual who enters our Centre or access our information. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Customer Service Standard, and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations. If you require an accommodation(s) during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the job posting. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment so we strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 20 months

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Have you been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted?
• This position requires some travel within the Niagara Region. Will you be able to travel?

Licence/Certification:

• Graduate certificate as a Resource Consultant or equivalent (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• St. Catharines, ON L2T 4C2 (preferred)

Work Location: In person