Supported Childcare Worker - SESISEJ

Join Beacon Community Services as a Supported Childcare Worker, an important member of the group care for 30 months to 5 years team at SESISEJ in Saanichton. This position will provide extra support for a child with diverse abilities. This is an exciting opportunity to be an ideal role model and bring a positive and creative energy to support the child. If you have patience, empathy and a strong commitment to supporting the child’s needs, apply today! 

Days/Hours of Work: Tuesday to Friday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm (20 hours per week) 

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Reporting to the Childcare Manager, the Supported Child Care Worker will work within the childcare team and enhance the staffing ratio within the classroom. They will demonstrate the teamwork necessary to create and maintain an inclusive program and childcare environment where inclusive practice by all staff is used to promote every child’s growth and learning. The Supported Child Care Worker uses a range of developmentally appropriate activities while considering the child's unique mental, physical and emotional needs. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Implement inclusive and developmentally age-appropriate activities while considering the unique mental, physical, and emotional needs of the child 
• Actively engage in respectful communication and supervision of the child registered in the program by fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment 
• Maintain daily attendance logs of the child, noting any changes in attendance communicated by the child’s parents to the Chilcare Manager 
• Maintain open and respectful communication with parents regarding their child’s behaviour and engagement in the program, referring any concerns to the Childcare Manager 
• Prepare and provide nutritionally valuable foods for the child following Food Safe standards and guidelines  
• Attend and actively participate in monthly staff meetings focused on program planning and development, offering feedback and suggestions to promote the overall success of the program better  
• Maintain a respectful, positive and flexible working relationship with other members of staff 
• Acknowledge and uphold the Beacon Community Services philosophies and policies, while also being aware of families' philosophies, to provide an inclusive, accepting and culturally aware program 
• Value maintaining a clean, organized and visually attractive workspace 
• Be aware of and strive to maintain the policies and procedures created and implemented by Beacon Community Services  
• Adhere to BC Child Care Regulations 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience working with children with support needs and neurodiversity 
• The successful Child Care Workers applicants are required to meet the Licensing Standards of a Responsible Adult as follows: 
  • Must be 19+ years of age  
  • Must have completed 20 hours of childcare education or courses 
  • Must have 3 positive references 
  • Must have a valid First Aid Certificate 
  • Experience working with a supported child in an out-of-school care program is an asset. 
  • Valid Food Safe Certificate (or completion of upon successful hire). 

SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to understand the functions of behaviours and respond appropriately and safely when a child is escalating or experiencing dysregulation 
• Ability to document behaviours, communicate effectively and clearly with staff, childcare manager, parents and additional supports in our program 
• Ability to clearly understand and support a Care Plan/I.E.P for a child 
• Able to provide a warm, caring learning environment 
• Able to work successfully in a team environment 
• Problem-solving and multi-tasking skills 
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

Beacon Community Services serves vulnerable populations including seniors, people with disabilities and children. Protecting these people and our teams on whom they rely is critical to us. Accordingly: 

• All successful applicants must consent to a Solicitor General’s Criminal Record Check. 
• All successful applicants are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status upon hire.  Depending on future public health developments, Beacon may implement a vaccination requirement as a condition of ongoing employment for all our workplaces. 

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