Supported Child Development Worker

Career Opportunity: Supported Child Development Worker

Location: Burns Lake, British Columbia

Employment Type: Full Time 35 hrs/wk

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) - A Great Experience Awaits You: CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is in everything we do. Since our beginnings 30 years ago, CSFS has grown to over 300 employees providing services to 11-member Nations. Enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, and a strong focus on professional development opportunities, as well as the natural wonders of the northern BC while you work.

The Opportunity: The Supported Child Development Worker provides support to children in their developmental journey and to families and childcare centers to help them enhance the child’s development. ASCD enables children who require extra support to be included in a childcare, preschool or after-school setting.

The Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program is a community-based program that is designed to specifically meet the needs of children ages 0-18 years that require extra support in a childcare setting or home-based setting. Aboriginal Supported Child Development is grounded on the belief that inclusion, early intervention and support is important during the early stages of development.

What will you be doing:

• Support children with extra support needs to fully participate in the child care setting
• Encourage and model social interaction with the child(ren)’s peers
• Plan and implement strategies and activities for inclusion
• Plan and implement daily activities and experiences to meet goals and objectives
• Provide culturally appropriate daily experiences that support and promote the development of all children in the setting

What You Will Bring to The Role:

• Early Childhood Education 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; or
• A combination of education and experience may be considered
• Basic First Aid Level One
• Class 5 Driver's license

The Location: Burns Lake, a small community with big aspirations and determination is the economic hub for the Lakes District. This bustling region is a dream location due to affordable housing and low cost of living. “We are proud of our business community, our thriving civic life, and our vibrant First Nations culture. It is our big-spirited, big-thinking people who make this community a healthy place to live”. Explore the Love Burns Lake website at lovenorthernbc.com/community/burns-lake/ to discover this 4-season playground and consider the great life you can have living here.

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying

• We live by our organization values of Responsibility, Caring and Compassion while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution
• Family like atmosphere without traditional corporate inflexibility
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers

Its All For You:

• Excellent total compensation package including competitive wages, benefits and pension plan
• Unique, generous and flexible time off options promoting work life family balance
• Education, and professional development opportunities

Hurry and Apply Now! Go to www.practicedifferently.ca to view the full job description for this career opportunity.

Deadline to apply: April 05, 2024. Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

With the continuation of the global pandemic and because CSFS provides services to First Nations communities, classified as “Vulnerable Populations,” and to protect the health and safety of employees, candidates applying for employment will need to agree to provide their covid-19 vaccination status as a condition of employment