Job Description

Navigate Complexities. Create Change. Together. This is our purpose at CUPS

. Our unique integrated approach to care empowers people to work holistically to create and achieve goals that support their well-being and builds readiness to navigate and access support in the community. As a formative presence, we work together to build better systems and a stronger community.

Clients depend on us, supporters trust us, and partners count on our collaboration. We do not take this responsibility lightly - we are accountable for our words, our actions, our relationships, and most importantly, ourselves. Through a compassionate lens, we afford every person dignity in their interactions with us. We proactively seek opportunities for continuous learning with open minds and transformative spirits. Through our culture, rooted in our values, we will achieve our purpose and ambition.

The Opportunity

We are looking for

Child Development Specialist

to join our

Family & Child Development Centre Team

at CUPS.

The Child Development Specialist is responsible for providing hands-on, child development focused support for families engaged with the CUPS Family and Child Development Centre (FCDC) and in the community.

You will create and guide the implementation of social skill and behaviour development plans with families to enhance emotional wellness and engagement in healthy behaviours from a trauma-informed lens. You will assist families through education and hands-on support in navigating various child diagnoses and developmental delays and provide strategies to promote optimal child development.

Working closely within a multidisciplinary team, this role will assist in bridging supports and strategies between home environment and community settings. Your work in this role will be key in reducing risk factors from having an adverse effect on child development and preventing child maltreatment.

LOCATION:

Onsite, CUPS - 1001 10 Ave SW, Calgary

REPORTS TO:

Manager, Family & Child Development Centre

CONTRACT TYPE:

Permanent

SCHEDULE:

Full-time, Mon to Fri,

37.5

hours per week

STARTING SALARY:

$55,906 - $58,673

Key Responsibilities

Create, provide and role model recommendations through knowledge of child development to support the implementation of development plans and interventions. Collaborate with the FCDC team including, but not limited to, Child Development Coordinators, Play Therapist and Speech and Language Therapist, to ensure that parenting strategies are in line with the developmental needs of the children engaged. Observe and assess children's abilities, interests, strengths, and areas of development that may need additional support. Complete relevant development assessments. Within area of practice, provide recommendations and assist in coordination of specialized care required for children 12 and under within own caseload and as resource for team members Liaise with multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent, effective and streamlined support for families. Develop and facilitate child focused classroom programming and group-based sessions for parents, including, but not limited to, brain development, social/emotional development, and practical parenting skills. Collaborate with parents, external partners, community agencies, and health providers in fulfilling family needs, and advocate for children and families as needed to obtain required supports. Engage with families, community partners and CUPS colleagues in a variety of settings including at the CUPS site, community agency sites, client homes and other community spaces. Provide warm referrals to internal and external programs for most appropriate intervention and support based on child and family needs. Provide culturally aware support to CUPS clients and families, celebrating the diversity of clients and being aware of power dynamics of privilege and oppression that may be present. Collaborate with the Prenatal and Family health team including but not limited to physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and medical office assistants to ensure social determinants of health are addressed to support overall health and wellbeing.

What You Bring:

Exemplary understanding of child development, especially brain development Demonstrated experience in coaching & problem solving Practical knowledge of Brain Story, Children's Ages and Stages, Childhood trauma and barriers related to parenting Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting software, with comfort and ability to learn new software efficiently Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English Comfort working in various environments

Employment Requirements:

Degree in Early Learning & Childcare, Community Rehabilitation, Child and Youth Care, Minimum Level 2 Early Childhood Educator or other related human services equivalent 5-6 years experience working with children with development delays Current Adult/Child CPR and First Aid Certification Valid Driver's License, drivers abstract and reliable vehicle Satisfactory Criminal Record Check Child Intervention Check

Work Conditions

Physical requirements: periods of extended sitting; walking, bending, crouching; lifting of approximately seven pounds Driving throughout year in various weather conditions Potential exposure to disclosures of traumatic content and experiences of stressful events Onsite position at CUPS with community outreach component

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your resume and cover letter

, including your salary expectations.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,906.00-$58,673.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program RRSP match
Application question(s):

What prompted you to apply to CUPS? Have you uploaded the required cover letter? Please highlight your salary expectations. Do you have experience working with neurodivergent and/or complex kids? Do you have 5-7 years experience working with children?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

Working with children with development delays: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 2 Early Childhood Educator (required)
Work Location: In person