Job Description

JOB POSTING
Posting #: SCD 2022-19

Job Title: Supported Child Development Consultant (SCD Consultant)

Department: Supported Child Development Program

Status: Term-Full-time 1.0 FTE (Term – April 1, 2022-March 31, 2023)

Hours of Work: 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday and some evenings and Saturdays

Start Date: ASAP

Union: Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association – Paramedical (HSA)

Job Rate: Grid 6 ($29.70 - $37.11/hr – April 2021 wage schedule)

Reports to: Senior Director of Inclusive Practice

Job Summary: Responsible to provide initial consultation for all new families referred to Supported Child Development
(SCD), conduct initial assessment of support needs and request for additional support as needed. Assist families to find a
childcare program or other community-based supports; complete all initial required documentation; make referrals to other
agencies if appropriate; and collaborate with families and providers for a positive placement. Support the inclusion of
children who require additional supports in childcare settings chosen by their families. Address parent and childcare
provider needs and issues related to inclusion. Liaise with other professionals in the planning process and provide
services such as observation, non-clinical assessment, program monitoring, training, problem solving and collaboration.

Education Training and Experience:

• Valid Early Childhood Educator License to practice issued by the BC Child Care Facilities Licensing Board.

• Valid Special Needs License to practice issued by the BC Child Care Facilities Licensing Board.

• Valid Infant and Toddlers License to practice issued by the BC Child Care Facilities Licensing Board.

• Five (5) years recent related experience working in inclusive childcare and the community social services sector

with a demonstrated working knowledge of family centered service, early intervention, child development, family
support and community-based services.

• Valid First Aid Certificate as per childcare licensing requirements.

• Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for work purposes.

• Criminal Record Review acceptable to the Centre.

• Desirable: Valid School Aged Care Certificate.

• Provide proof of vaccination as per BC PHO order for Health and Community Care Workers.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to Family Centered Care and a customer service approach.

• Demonstrated knowledge of community childcare resources and other community support services.

• Demonstrated knowledge of multi-cultural issues, Indigenous/Metis families, family systems and culturally

appropriate practices.

• Ability to take on a leadership role in working independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective team building and relationship skills.

• Ability to problem-solve, develop strategies and course of action to follow.

• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with children with special needs.

• Ability to organize and prioritize.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to be unbiased, open minded and flexible when working within a variety of community settings.

• Ability to operate related equipment and recognize when maintenance of related equipment is required.

• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  

Posting Date: August 16, 2022, Closing Date: As soon as filled.

Direct resumes to: Shelley Cranstone, Senior Director of Inclusive Practice
c/o The Centre for Child Development
9460 – 140th Street, Surrey, BC V3V 5Z4 hiring@the-centre.org Fax: 604 583-5113
cc: Langley Site; K. Asaye, CFO & Risk Officer; Edith McHattie, HSA Steward