Early Interventionist Infant and Child Development Services (ICDS)

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program- With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Employer of Choice- Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• Benefits and Wellness- Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce- Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Understands typical and atypical child development and related health implications to provide appropriate early intervention services and supports.
• Reviews referral contacts parent/caregiver to set up initial in-person meeting and orients them to services and obtains necessary consents.
• Reviews/confirms eligibility with family provides introduction and overview of service delivery model (Routines Based Model of Early Intervention).
• Reviews current supports and services family has in place and interviews family to review the routines of the day and indicate areas of concerns.
• Reviews information gathered during interview and through observations to complete a Family Service Plan (FSP) which includes outcomes to enhance childs participation in everyday routines and informs service delivery for each family.
• Meets with family/caregiver to formalize Family Service Plan (FSP) including feasibility of goals and what routines goals will be implemented; reviews/updates plan every 6 months or as required.
• Provides ongoing support and caregiver coaching to family to discuss and implement intervention mechanisms/strategies related to the FSP outcomes.
• Reviews aspects of plan at every visit for relevance and updating.
• Implements the Routines Based Model of Home Visiting and demonstrates the ability to achieve and maintain York Region fidelity to this parent coaching model of intervention.
• Recommends appropriate professionals services and agencies in the community to customers as required and with consent initiates referrals as needed.
• Through a caregiver coaching model of service delivery provides information to and supports family through in-person and virtual visits to achieve child and family outcomes.
• Supports families with the transition to school process by attending meetings completing reports and sharing information.
• Liaises with other professionals such as Occupational Therapists Physiotherapists and Speech-Language Pathologists and partner agency staff to facilitate/coordinate service options available for referrals.
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in Early Childhood Education or approved equivalent combination of education and experience AND a one year post graduate Resource Teacher certificate.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in working with children (ages 0-6 years) with special needs their families and community partners and experience developing and implementing Family Service Plans.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Valid Ontario Class G Drivers license and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
• Understanding of typical/atypical development to support developmental progress and practices.
• Ability to work outside regular business hours as required.