Inclusion Support Worker (School-Age)
Centre/Organization
K.I.D.S. Inc.
Job Location
K.I.D.S. Inc. Montrose (112-691 Montrose Street)
Remote Position
No
Vehicle Required
No
Expiry Date
Application Email / URL
hilaries@kidsincorporated.ca
Website
Full Description
K.I.D.S. Inc. is seeking a dedicated, reliable, and committed Inclusion Support Worker (CCA) to join our team and provide support to a school-age child with additional support needs.
The Inclusion Support Worker will be responsible for adapting and implementing programming to meet the individual needs, interests, and goals of the child. The Inclusion Support Worker will work collaboratively with the child, family, educators, staff, and outside specialists to promote the child's development, participation, independence, and enjoyment within the program.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with older school-age children, particularly children with Autism and/or ADHD diagnoses.
Experience with inclusion support, Individual Program Plans, behavioural or developmental supports, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team would be considered an asset.
Split Shift hours: 7:00-9:00 am & 2:30-5:30 pm
Additional Hours: Full-time hours are available on Inservice Days and during Spring, Summer, and Winter Breaks.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor the child's Individual Program Plan (IPP) to support the achievement of identified goals.
- Adapt and modify programming to meet the child's individual needs, abilities, interests, and developmental goals.
- Create opportunities for the child to be fully involved and engaged in the program.
- Observe, document, and maintain clear and accurate written observation notes in English regarding the child's progress, accomplishments, participation, and development.
- Communicate effectively with the child's family, educators, staff, and specialists to support the child's development and overall enjoyment of the program.
- Work collaboratively with Early Childhood Educators and other team members.
- Follow applicable childcare licensing practices, policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Support the child's participation, inclusion, and success within the school-age program.
- Maintain a positive, respectful, patient, and supportive relationship with the child.
The Ideal Candidate Is
The ideal candidate is someone who is:
- Reliable, dependable, and committed.
- Patient, compassionate, and supportive.
- Comfortable adapting programming to meet the individual needs of a child.
- Able to build positive relationships with children and families.
- A strong communicator who can work effectively with families, educators, staff, and specialists.
- Organized and able to maintain clear, accurate documentation.
- Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Knowledgeable about childcare licensing practices and regulations.
- Passionate about inclusion and helping children reach their individual goals and potential.
Required Qualifications
- Current First Aid/CPR
- Criminal record and Child Abuse Registry checks
- Commit to Kids Training
- CCA 40 hour course (or in progress)
- Has a working knowledge of all licensing Practices and regulations
- Has experience working with children with additional support needs
- Fluent in written English.
Contact Information
Send cover letter and resume to Hilarie Schroeder at hilaries@kidsincorporated.ca
Email subject line should read "School-Age Inclusion Support"
Please Note: Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.