Kitimat Community Development Centre Looking for IDP – IDP Worker Full Time

Job Posting: Development Consultant in Beautiful Northern BC

We are looking for a Developmental Consultant to join our multi-disciplinary team to work with children birth – 19 years of age. The Developmental Consultant uses family-centered, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed approaches to provide intervention to children and youth.

The position is permanent and can be either full-time or part-time.

We can offer you:

• Flexibility and promote work/life balance
• A positive and supportive work environment
• Personal health days
• Extended health benefits
• Matching RRSP contributions
• Generous professional development budget
• Relocation Incentives
• Mentorship
• Competitive wages
• Small-town friendliness and easy access to outdoor activities (see below)

Responsibilities:

• Practice with culturally safe, trauma-informed, relational, person and family-centered approaches.
• Establish and maintain respectful relationships with families.
• Support home visits to assess infant development and plan with parents to enhance optimal development and monitor progress.
• Help monitor caseloads and wait lists.
• Encourage the use of About My Child/About Me and assessment tools and report writing and recommendations; ensure appropriate referrals and follow up.
• Implement strategies and appropriate therapies for supporting infants and young children with support needs or with a likelihood of developmental delay.
• Facilitate groups and community programming as needed
• Work with staff and families, understanding the cultural and socio-economic issues in your community
• Demonstrate knowledge of the stages of early childhood development including typical and atypical growth and development; Indigenous culture and issues, and local early childhood development/support resources and services.

Qualifications:

• A degree or diploma in a related early childhood development field or related field (e.g., nursing, education, psychology, social work).
• Training and experience in working with young children and families.

Additional Requirements (if applicable)

• A criminal record check clearance letter
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Use of a safe vehicle is required

How to apply:
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter by e-mail to Brittney Santos at [email protected]. Closing Date: Open until filled

While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Please note the selected candidate will be required to submit to a Criminal Records Check.

Kitimat and the Kitimat CDC

Are you looking for a relaxed lifestyle with shorter commutes and unlimited access to the outdoors? A true Pacific Northwest town, Kitimat offers outdoor recreation for all seasons- hiking, skiing, mountain biking, fishing, and more! Embrace a work-life balance with flexible schedules, nearby amenities, and affordable housing in town. Additionally, Kitimat CDC offers relocation bonuses and healthcare professionals may qualify for the provincial student loan forgiveness program. Located on the unceded traditional territory of the Haisla people we are a wonderment of natural beauty. Come discover more about your Kitimat adventure at https://kitimatbound.ca/