Early Developmental Support Worker

Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports (“Linck”) requires three (3) casual Early Developmental Support Worker(s). The start date of these positions will be as soon as possible.

Hours of work may cover all shifts of the program:

• before school programming
• day programming
• after school programming

The incumbents may be scheduled in before school programming, day programming, after school programming, or a combination thereof.

The worker will provide preventative and intervention services to children in a childcare environment to enhance the child’s functioning in daily living. The children generally are high needs with either physical, cognitive, behavioural or emotional difficulties and the client and childcare setting require additional staffing support to enable better integration into the childcare program.

We support licensed childcares throughout the municipality of Chatham-Kent. Incumbents will be required to travel to childcare locations as assigned throughout the municipality.

Qualifications:

• an Early Childhood Education diploma, Developmental Services Worker diploma, Educational Assistant/Support diploma, or Child and Youth Care diploma;
• up to three (3) months related experience;
• proven organizational and time management skills;
• ability to communicate effectively with the public and staff;
• courtesy and tact required in explaining, exchanging information with clients and staff;
• computer and keyboarding skills;
• a valid drivers license and use of a personal vehicle;
• the ability to communicate in French is an asset;
• lifting may be required;
• preference will be given to persons with a strong understanding and extensive experience working with other cultures, heritages and traditions; and
• a commitment to developing the highest quality culturally-responsive service possible for the various communities that we serve.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from racialized groups; First Nation, Inuit, or Métis persons; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation; and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $20.79-$26.41 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 35 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-20