Child Development Worker

SP2 Social Services Worker 2

Term/full-time

Department of Families

Early Learning and Child Care , Child and Youth Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 37291

Salary(s):   SP2 $46,564.00 - $55,359.00 per year

Closing Date:   May 24, 2021

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to visible minorities.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

An eligibility list may be created for similar regular, full-time; term, full-time or part-time positions within the Province of Manitoba and will remain in effect for 12 months. 

This competition is to fill three term positions.

To be considered for this competition, you are required to submit an Application Form for screening in addition to a resume and cover letter.

Note: Only those who submit an Application Form, resume and cover letter will be considered. See below for further instructions:

Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must have a valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle, with the ability to travel within the Province of Manitoba
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends on occasion 
• Must produce a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search)
• Must produce a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Post-secondary education in social services stream such as  Bachelor of Human Ecology; Family Studies, Bachelor of Developmental Studies; special needs/disabilities stream, or a Diploma in Early Childhood Education –ECE III; special needs/disabilities stream or other Bachelor Degrees in related disciplines in Early Childhood Development
• Experience working in an early childhood environment with the focus on children with disabilities/special needs/behavioural issues.  Other combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered at an underfill or commensurate classification and salary
• Experience assessing, developing and implementing an early intervention care plan through the use of developmental/curriculum based tools
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate collaboration, encouragement and a patience approach  
• Knowledge of disabilities/medical needs, inclusion, early child development stages and of basic treatment, techniques and best practices in early intervention 
• Strong teamwork abilities with multi-disciplinary teams and program providers 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks with competing demands
• Effective verbal communications skills 
• Effective written communications skills 
• Ability to take initiative and work independently 
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Desired:

• Experience working with The Community Child Care Standards Act, regulations and best practices related to inclusion, programming and curriculum

Duties:
Under the supervision of the ISP Specialist-Supervisor the Child Development Worker (CDW) is an integral part of Inclusion Support Program and the multi-disciplinary team providing services to children with additional support needs in child care facilities province-wide. In this role the incumbent will work closely across program areas with Early Learning and Child Care Directors, staff, Child Care Coordinators, community agencies and specialized therapists in child development.

The CDW provides intervention services through observation and assessment to support the development of an individual plan for each child with additional support needs requiring enhanced or augmented services in child care facilities. 

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To be considered for this competition, you are required to submit an Application Form for screening in addition to a resume and cover letter.

Note: Only those who submit an Application Form, resume and cover letter will be considered. See below for further instructions:

Click here to access the application form.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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