Supported Child Development Consultant

Job Title: Supported Child Development Consultant

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Type: In Person

Hours: 21/week

Wage: $38.34-$42.17

1 Year Term Ending 1 April 2025

About Community Services:

Sunshine Coast Community Services Society is a community-based organization that has been providing services for people on the Sunshine Coast since 1974. Our history is one of caring, commitment, and flexibility. We provide services through more than 30 programs all along the Coast in four key areas - Community Action and Engagement; Together Against Violence; Child and Family Counselling; and Family, Youth, and Children's Services. Our core values are those of social justice, inter-dependence, diversity, compassion, and respect. We are looking for staff who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in their community.

Summary:

The Supported Child Development (SCD) Consultant  

• Develops individual plans for children who require additional support in conjunction with parents, childcare educators, and other community professionals
• Supports families in making childcare decisions 
• Supports childcare educators 
• Supports and collaborates with community child development services to facilitate the inclusion of children who require support in childcare settings 

The SCD Consultant brings a strength-based approach to excellence in service delivery and reports to the Supported Child Development Lead.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the development and implementation of individual service plans for children which are child specific, family centered and developmentally appropriate that reflects the choices and priorities identified by their families.
• Conducts observation of and gathers information on children who require support. Determines the children's type and level of support needs following the guidelines, policies and procedures of the SCCSS, SCD program and MCFD in consultation with parents, childcare educators and other professionals using tools such as the family support guide, childcare support guide and developmental assessments
• Supports families in assessing services for their children and in self-advocacy
• Collaborates with other health, education, and community service providers to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to meet the needs of children and families.
• Supports childcare educators with the inclusion of children who require support by performing duties such as supporting the development and implementation of inclusive philosophies, practices, policies and procedures; providing onsite child-specific training, consultation and modeling; and providing information on childcare and community resources.
• Supports and facilitates transitions to and from the SCD program.
• Evaluates the children's progress, review the level of support needs and individual plans/goals and ensures that services are coordinated, appropriate and accessible.
• Assists the SCD Lead in maintaining a resource library for community caregivers, early childhood educators and parents.
• Manages a waitlist, and uses the Waitlist Priority Tool when necessary
• Develops, locates and provides information and training resources to families, childcare providers, and the public on topics related to inclusive childcare and children who require support through written materials on an individual or group basis, and occasionally workshops or presentations. Provides families with information on childcare options and other community resources.
• Collaborates with other SCCSS programs to enrich program delivery and fulfill our mission more effectively.
• Develops and implements and annual work plan and evaluation process.
• Obtains and maintains awareness of the demographic and socio-economic variables of the community and activity works to reduce barriers to services.
• Demonstrates cultural competency working with Indigenous families and community.
• Maintains client records and client files in keeping with program manual and SCCSS policy
• Support the mission, vision and values of SCCSS including participating in organizational wide initiatives as interested or asked.
• Collaborates with the SCD Lead to develop and establish standards and accountability mechanisms including logic models, monitoring frameworks and evaluation processes including the completion of program(s) reports, stat collection maintenance of relevant documents. 
• Assists the SCD LEad in creating a learning environment for students and volunteers.
• Ensures effective service delivery consistent with agency mandate, policy, meeting all legal, contractual financial and other compliance requirements.
• Will adhere to SCCSS and SCD Confidentiality policy
• Champions ongoing compliance with accreditation standards, new standards and CARF requirements.
• Stays current with SCCSS programs and services.
• Assists with other duties as required, from time to time, aiding with the efficient operation of the organization.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Post-secondary degree in Early Childhood Education or an Early Childhood Development related field, such as the Child & Youth Degree. A IDP/SCD certificate/ diploma in Education from UBC, or equivalent may be accepted plus 3-5 years of related experience.
  
• Supports the mission, vision and values of SCCSS including participating in organizational wide initiatives as interested or asked.
• Strong knowledge of SCCSS programs and services.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle is required for meeting and events across the Coast.  
• Successful results of criminal records check.
• Master multi-tasker able to identify and act on priorities.  
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and experience with an electronic client records management system.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across programs and with community partners. 
• Ability to work flexible hours and may require evening and weekend work to meet the needs of the clients. 
• Knowledge of the dynamics of violence against marginalized individuals.
• Knowledge of family systems and culturally competent practices. 
• A trauma-informed practice approach.
• Emergency Child Care First Aid (including infant CPR) required 
• Demonstrated cultural competency. 
• Experience applying a feminist analysis of gender violence as it affects children, women and trans folks.
• Experience with program planning, evaluation, report writing and running group meetings
• Experience working effectively and in a non-judgmental manner with clients from different cultures, ethnicity, and socio-economic backgrounds. 
• Willingness to learn, be creative and flexible when situations change, adaptable to new technologies, and able to work in ambiguous environments.
• Good working knowledge of the Local, Provincial, and Federal legislation and regulations as relevant to the work.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of family centered service, early intervention, child development, inclusion, family support and community-based services

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