Job Details Position: Resource Consultant, Child Care Services
Full-time Permanent

The Resource Consultant on the Child Care Services Team provides services to children, birth to school entry, with developmental and/or mental health challenges in early childhood settings and homes; participates with families and Early Childhood Educators in developing and implementing an individual family plan; provides developmental assessments, recommendations, behavioural support plans and parent education on typical and atypical child development; provides classroom consultation to child care staff as they support the child(ren) using the How Does Learning Happen pedagogy.

Job Description Qualifications:
• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education from a recognized institution, and registration in the College of Early Childhood Educators
• Experience working with children from birth to age six, including those with developmental delays and psychosocial challenges
• Knowledge of behaviour guidance principles and family systems issues
• Understanding of family-centered principles and ability to work effectively with parents/caregivers
• Experience working with children with behavior challenges and providing consultation to their families
• Experience in licensed child care centre environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An understanding of How Does Learning Happen, Ontario’s Pedagogy for the early years would be valuable
• Proficiency in French is considered an asset
• In an effort to represent the diversity of the community we serve we strongly encourage qualified applicants from diverse groups to apply

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodations at any point in the recruitment and hiring process.

All successful applicants must hold and maintain as a condition of employment, a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence and have access to a vehicle.