Infant & Child Development Consultant (Icdc)

If you are seeking a dynamic and challenging role in supporting the development of children and youth with a variety of physical, developmental, and communicative challenges, THRIVE has a position for you! Using a family-centred, strengths-based approach, our experienced and dedicated team provides a range of assessment, intervention, and community-based services building on the child’s unique strengths, gifts, and talents so that they and their families can truly THRIVE!
We are looking for a full-time Infant & Child Development Consultant (ICDC) for a 20 month contract to support infants and their families in-Centre, and in-home with some potential travel throughout the Algoma District. The position will be located out our Queen St. office in Sault Ste. Marie. The ICDC will provide services for infants and their families with, or at risk for delays in their development based on a variety of factors and will work with families to optimize their child’s development.

We believe in the power of teamwork and partnership, and achieving excellence through innovation, curiosity, and optimism. In addition to our fun and collaborative working environment, we also offer: a competitive salary, access to an Employee Family Assistance Program, a flexible schedule, vacation pay, paid time off during winter break office closure, and optional participation in a defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).

What is required from you:

• An undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Studies, Psychology, Child Development, Social Work or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with infants and children and their families with established development and/or physical disabilities
• First Aid and C.P.R. Certification

• Satisfactory criminal background check and vulnerable sector screen (CPIC)
• Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is a job requirement

What we need from you:

• A passion for supporting and working with a team and are committed to a collaborative, attuned, strengths-based approach to problem solving and capacity building.
• Experienced developing and facilitating education to parents and caregivers.
• Demonstrated ability to complete assessments and have sensitive conversations with parents and caregivers an asset.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, balanced with a commitment to a collaborative team approach.
• Are sensitive to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual and positional differences among staff, providers and children/families served.

• Ability to communicate in both official languages an asset
• Access to a reliable vehicle as travel is required throughout the district

THRIVE Child Development Centre/Centre de développement de l’enfant is an incorporated, non-profit Children’s Treatment Centre providing inter-disciplinary pediatric rehabilitation, respite care coordination, an on-site childcare program and resource support to community childcare centres in Sault Ste. Marie and throughout the District of Algoma. Visit www.kidsthrive.ca for more information.

If you are interested in joining an amazing team of professionals to creating a future of possibilities for children, submit your cover letter and resume by visiting our career page at https://kidsthrive.bamboohr.com/jobs/ before January 28, 2024.

Everyone is welcome — as an inclusive workplace, we are committed to creating positive and welcoming space within our organization, for our clients, families, volunteers, staff, and community partners.

THRIVE is committed to accessibility and to protecting the human rights of our job applicants during the recruitment process. Should at any point throughout the recruitment process an applicant require accommodation or communication in an alternative format because of a disability, please contact People & Culture at 705-759-1131 or recruiting@kidsthrive.ca.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.