[25-086] Infant Development Consultant (temporary)

Position: Infant Development Consultant (temporary)

Location: Newton BC

Hours: 35 hours per week (temporary position until March 31 2026)

Salary: $38.68 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for an Infant Development Consultant to join our Infant Development Program team! This position is temporary until March 31 2026 with possible extension. Ideally this individual holds a bachelors degree in psychology education child and youth care or another related discipline and has a valid Class 5 Drivers License with access to a reliable safe vehicle.

About Sources:

SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland on Vancouver Island and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults children youth and families facing challenges in life such as mental health disability poverty substance use and conflict. We support our communities through leadership education and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races cultures ethnicities 2SLGBTQIA and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity respect and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

Description of Position:

The Infant Development Consultant provides integrated family centered developmental services and supports to the children and families within the service delivery area.

The Infant Development Program (IDP) provides services to families with children birth to three years of age who have an identified diagnosis are delayed in one or more areas of development or who are at risk of delay. Intervention is guided by a family centered philosophy and includes assessment treatment planning and implementation of established goals providing resource information and referral to and coordination with additional services. The program supports families by providing home visits and outreach services.

Reporting to: Program Supervisor

General Responsibilities:

Program-specific Responsibilities:

• Provides direct and indirect services for the designated caseload.
• Assists families in identifying and supporting the needs of the child and family.
• Supports families in accessing appropriate materials and resources as required.
• Ensures client files and other documentation are kept accurately and in a timely manner.
• Engages in ongoing learning in relation to practice standards the community and the organization
• Creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment within the organization and addressing any instances of discrimination harassment or other forms of harmful behaviour that dont support the principals of diversity equity inclusion and belongingness and perspectives and applying this knowledge to your work.

Physical Demands of Job: Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 25% Walking/Moving Around - 100% Sitting - 100% Time Spent Outside - 25%

Cognitive Demands of Job: Independent Work - 75% Task Memorization - 75% Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 75% Writing/Reading - 100%

Qualifications:

• Hold a bachelors degree in psychology education child and youth care or another related discipline - mandatory.
• Have a valid Class 5 Drivers License a clean driving record and own vehicle - mandatory.
• Hold a clear criminal record check - mandatory.
• A strong desire to continue to learn and advance developmental assessment and service delivery skills.
• A strong understanding and ability to provide community based family centered services.
• The ability to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Provides trauma informed culturally safe services to all clients regardless of race ethnicity or socioeconomic status.

UNION MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED this position is open to all applicants

Benefits:

All employees regardless of benefit eligibility have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Closing Date: September 12 2025

Internal candidates will be contacted by: September 10 2025