One on One Child Support Worker

shíshálh Nation

  • Sechelt, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
The PositionThe One-on-One Child Support Worker provides individualized care, guidance, and support to a designated child in the shíshálh Nation Child Care Program. This position ensures the child’s physical, emotional, cultural, and developmental needs are met in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. The worker collaborates closely with parents/guardians, educators, and support services to develop and implement a personalized care plan that promotes the child’s well-being and success. The role incorporates shíshálh Nation cultural teachings, values, and language into daily care routines to strengthen the child’s sense of identity and belonging.The Candidate:
  • Helping the child to integrate into the regular classroom program.
  • Develop strategies and interventions to support participants.
  • Build a loving, stable and respectful relationship with the child.
  • Help the child communicate their needs to other staff and peers.
  • Create a safe and inspiring environment for the child to learn.
  • Follow through with all recommendations made by therapists.
  • Advocate for the child’s needs.
  • Modify classroom activities to allow your student to participate.
  • Facilitate small social skills/self-esteem groups for the child.
  • Report directly to the team leader with any concerns/suggestions.
  • Attend weekly team meetings.
  • Complete all administrative tasks given by management and the team leader.
  • Complete Ages and Stages according to age.
  • Work with the team leader to create an IEP for the child
  • Check the child’s development quarterly to measure progress.
  • Lead teacher will discuss policy or procedure concerns with the parent/guardian.
  • 1-on-1 can discuss daily activities and milestone moments with the parent/guardian.
  • Must always abide by the signed confidentially agreement signed agreement.
  • If in doubt, ask the team leader if what you’re going to discuss with the parent/guardian is appropriate.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:
  • Responsible Adult Certification minimum, ECEA certification preferable.
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder knowledge and/or training; knowledge of complex behaviours
  • Must be able to work well with children with diverse abilities and collaborate and identify effective strategies for early intervention and case planning.
  • Have a familiarity with the BC Child Care Licensing Regulation.
  • Knowledge of early care and learning theories, wise practices and emerging trends, social determinants of health, and supportive, inclusive, preventative programming.
  • Knowledge of needs specific to First Nation populations in early care and learning
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to meet children’s needs
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, with a clean Driver’s abstract (Class 4 considered an asset)
  • Valid Criminal Record Check, including clearance to work with vulnerable populations
  • Valid Level 1 First Aid certificate (Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR) must be obtained within the first 3 months of employment; Immunization Record on file; a recent TB Test
  • Must be physically able to sit, climb, kneel or crouch and be able to lift/move at least 40 pounds.

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