To build quality inclusion capacity by supporting the implementation of trainingfor early learning child care programs and families who have children withspecial needs;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDuties will include but not be limited to:<\/h3>\n
Leadership Role with Inclusion Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Supervises Resource Consultants ;monitors caseloads; chairs inclusion teammeetings; participates in staff hiring and dismissal; evaluates ResourceConsultants; supports the orientation and training of staff and others; facilitatescommunication among staff; acts as role model, coach, mentor and providesleadership to the inclusion team.<\/li>\n
- Advises, consults and assists staff in planning and problem solving by providingresources, supports and training.<\/li>\n
- Ensures staff remain current and knowledgeable; makes recommendations forin-service training; advises manager\/program supervisor of professionaldevelopment needs of staff; maintains own knowledge through professionaldevelopment.<\/li>\n
- Facilitates ongoing education on inclusion issues for staff and the broadercommunity in the geographic area; supervises the development of trainingprograms for CISS staff; staff in community programs and families; deliverstraining, participates in workshops, conferences and makes public presentationsin collaboration with Training and Resource Coordinator<\/li>\n
- Participates in ongoing program planning & evaluation to ensure high quality ofservice delivery.<\/li>\n
- Oversees the development and the ongoing review of Team Service Plans(TSP) of the inclusion team.<\/li>\n
- Negotiates, oversees and monitors the development of a support plan(agreement) with the Resource\/Behaviour Consultant regarding the support &resources required by the program to enhance inclusion practices and qualityprogramming. Meets with CISS Management on a monthly basis to share,problem solve, for support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Role with families<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Develops ongoing effective communication with parents\/guardians on caseload;conducts home visits as required; shares information via direct contact,telephone, email, consultation reports, and minutes of meetings\/reports;arranges\/facilitates meetings as needed.<\/li>\n
- Provides resource information by identifying appropriate financial, recreational,educational and relief programs for families; assists families in linking withcommunity programs.<\/li>\n
- Advocates on the families\u2019 behalf in accessing support\/services as required andsupports parents\/guardians in being their child\u2019s advocate.<\/li>\n
- Assists families with transition to school process and attends meetings atparent\u2019s request to share information; prepares progress reports and needsstatements; advocates, supports and reviews options with families, contactsspecial education consultants in the relevant school board; sets up meetingswith school administrators; arranges visits to schools; participates in IPRC andIEP meetings when requested by the parents.<\/li>\n
- Proactive role with families in geographic area: explains CISS support, supportsparents in linking with early learning & child care program supervisors to developsupport plan for the program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Role with community programs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Nurtures and develops collaborative partnerships in the community<\/li>\n
- Identifies and regularly reviews the developmental and behavioural needs ofchildren assigned to caseload; conducts regular consultations with communityearly learning & child care programs in order to assess the needs of the childrenand the support required by the staff at the program.<\/li>\n
- Oversees the development and ongoing review of Team Service Plans( TSP)for children; plans and facilitates case conferences to develop Team ServicePlans using a collaborative approach to identify goals and strategies.<\/li>\n
- Consults with community professionals such as therapists, doctors, socialworkers and other community consultants on a regular basis.<\/li>\n
- Consults with staff in early learning & child care settings on a regular basis tohelp staff develop strategies to incorporate child\u2019s TSP goals into the existingprogram; regularly consults with programs to observe, model techniques andprovide recommendations to staff.<\/li>\n
- Solicits input from staff, parents and professionals in ensuring an appropriatereview and re-assessment of the child\u2019s strengths \/needs and develops a revisedTeam Service Plan as needed.<\/li>\n
- Develops effective communication with program staff to assist with ongoingproblem solving; attends staff meetings as needed; facilitates meetings asrequired; sets up communication binder and provides observations,suggestions\/recommendations and strategies; maintains ongoing telephonecontacts; negotiates the level of Resource Consultant support for each child oncaseload.<\/li>\n
- Assists early learning & childcare staff in identifying the need for Behaviourfacilitator\/ enhanced staff support; may assist in the hiring; provides orientationto the program assistant; explains the expectations of the program and the PArole; monitors the on-going need; reviews contract for enhanced staff supportand negotiates\/recommends any required changes.<\/li>\n
- Provides resource support to early learning & child care programs regardingbehaviour management strategies through observations, discussions,recommendations and modelling techniques; identifies and regularly reviews thebehavioural needs of children on caseload; collects and analyzes data based onobservations; develops and supports the implementation of a behaviouralprogram; offers strategies based on analysis; monitors and evaluates programeffectiveness; provides revisions as required<\/li>\n
- Conducts Environmental Assessments for early learning & child care programsto support staff in developing their skills \/knowledge in setting up a positiveage\/stage appropriate learning environment; provides observations, feedback\/recommendations, training and ongoing monitoring of changes\/strategies.<\/li>\n
- Refers to appropriate Behaviour Consultant\/Service based on diagnosis andneed for clinical input\/intervention; consults\/liaises with Behaviour Consultant onan ongoing basis as required.<\/li>\n
- Identifies, develops, provides and evaluates training (e.g. presentations, inservices, workshops) based on the training needs of the early learning & childcare staff regarding the individual needs of a child(ren) on the caseload.<\/li>\n
- Participates in the purchase, maintenance and distribution of resources;transports, distributes, collects, disinfects and stores toys, equipment, and otherresource material to support the programs and the families.<\/li>\n
- Develops, creates and edits communication systems to support communicationdevelopment of children using visual aids (PECS, picture exchange, writing withsymbols, photographs, sign language, and visual schedules); facilitates theimplementation and monitors effectiveness within the early learning & child careprogram.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Role with Agency (CISS &AFCS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Carries out administrative duties; authors and distributes documentation; sets upand contributes to children\u2019s files including face sheet, family needs assessment,TSP\u2019s, progress and meeting reports, contacts, tracking forms, behaviouralconsents, release of information, equipment loans; provides data for statistics;completes mileage claims; provides weekly schedule and calls in for messagesdaily.<\/li>\n
- Participates in CISS and AFCCS activities as required; meets with Manager orProgram Supervisor to discuss concerns, needs of children on caseload, , stafftraining and perceived community needs; maintains advisor spreadsheet ;attends staff meetings and facilitates team support meetings; participates ininternal working committees; may provide input on program policies andprocedures; may provide input re: the development of protocols with communitypartners; provides input to program newsletter; participates in program relatedcommunity committees.<\/li>\n
- Represents the agency in accordance with outlined goals and objectives;represents the program at community events.<\/li>\n
- Respects confidentiality; relates to parents, children and other staff members ina professional and ethical manner.<\/li>\n
- Attends professional development seminars and conferences as approved andshares information with agency staff; conducts internet and other research.<\/li>\n
- Maintains up to date knowledge regarding current practices\/information forchildren with special needs, the broader early learning & child care field andrelevant computer skills; knowledge of and uses PowerPoint, Boardmaker,computerized file management, e-mail, digital camera.<\/li>\n
- Supports the identification of community training needs; develops, provides andevaluates training (e.g. presentations, in-services, workshops) for the broadercommunity as delegated based on the CISS Training Committee training plan forparents\/ early learning & child care community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Role with community at large<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Advocates on behalf of children with special needs in the community; provides training to staff, parents and others through workshops and in-services; ensures that resource materials are available to programs; identifies needs for public education and provides input into educational programs.<\/li>\n
- Liaises with Ontario EarlyOn Centres to support staff in providing an inclusive approach for families; may provide consultation, training and attend meetings.<\/li>\n
- Other related duties as may be assigned by the Program Director.<\/li>\n
- Works in accordance with Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n