Child Development Worker

CDW Child Development Worker

Casual

Department of Families

Regional Social Services - Eastern, Community Service Delivery

Altona MB, Portage la Prairie MB, Pilot Mound MB, Morris MB, Morden MB, Winkler MB, Brunkild MB, Carman MB, La Salle MB

Advertisement Number: 4038

Salary(s):   CDW $23.15 - $27.51 per hour

Closing Date:   October 16, 2023

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 women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

The Department of Families is looking for motivated individuals with a passion for helping others.  We offer a supportive work environment, flexible hours, a competitive hourly wage, specific training, and the chance to enrich the lives of Manitobans.  Travel throughout the region is required for this position. 

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Must provide a satisfactory Prior Contact Check
• Must have a valid Manitoba driver's license, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel within a specified region of Manitoba
• Must be able to work week days between 8:30am and 4:30pm

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Post secondary training or education in a related field such as Early Childhood Educator II (ECE II), counselling, human services, rehabilitation, health care, child development courses or behaviour management or an equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered
• Experience working with children with special needs and their families
• Effective written communication skills
• Knowledge of the stages of child development
• Knowledge of the early inclusion and intervention best practices for children with disabilities
• Knowledge of how disabilities can impact family functioning
• Awareness and respect for cultural diversity
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to conduct an assessment

Desired:

• Knowledge of available community resources
• Experience in developing and implementing an early intervention program through the use of developmental curriculum based assessment tools and checklists

Duties:
Reporting to the Resource Coordinator and receiving clinical direction from the Case Worker and/or Autism / Early Intervention Specialist (AEIS), the Child Development Worker (CDW) works with families of Children disABILITY Services (CdS) eligible pre-school children and children in care who have disabilities/special needs and in close liaison with a multi-disciplinary team which typically includes: Direct Support Providers, pre-school programs, other agencies and therapists. The CDW provides early intervention services from birth to kindergarten/school within the home and/or community setting; these are delivered through consultation and direct service. The CDW develops individual plans for each child through assessment, observation and parent/care provider reports with the assistance of the Case Worker. In addition, the CDW provides teaching, training and support within the early intervention field to families/care providers. Child Development Workers address five key areas: self-help, motor skills, socialization, communication and cognition.

A detailed position description is available upon request.

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

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