Infant Development Consultant

Date Posted: May 27, 2024

Competition Number: 44-24/25

Location: Penticton, BC

BGC Okanagan is seeking applications for the position of Infant Development Consultant. The consultant provides a variety of home-based assessment, planning and implementation services to infants (infant to 3 years old) with or at risk of developmental delay and disability and their families which facilitates the development of the infant.

We can provide:

• Many opportunities for professional development
• Fun, positive, flexible work environment

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interviews clients and families, assesses problems and outlines services provided by the organization. Refers clients to more appropriate programs if required.
• Assists families in determining goals for their infants and the means of attaining them. Plans, develops and implements support plans to meet these ends. Provides parenting skills training. Plans, prepares and conducts counseling sessions with families and their infants and develops and implements a plan for therapy. Guides parents in activities specific to the needs of the infant.
• Evaluates, in conjunction with the family, the effectiveness of programs and clients' progress. Resolves identified problems and moves towards defined objectives. Assesses the results of the program(s) and makes adjustments to programs.
• Provides parenting skills training. Guides parents in skills specific to the needs of the infant.
• Records home visits and ensures that parents and professionals involved with the family are sent bi-annual reports regarding the infant's progress.
• Maintains accurate reports and records on clients and provides monthly reports. Ensures all required documentation is complete. Discusses case planning and concerns with therapists and, social workers, etc.
• Refers clients to other resources such as parent groups, therapists and, community groups, etc.
• Provides liaison with other resources and professionals with regard to coordinating services to clients and in supporting transition to other services.
• Provides liaison, education and advocacy for and with community agencies and neighbours on issues concerning the program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a field related to child development
• Certificate in Infant Development and Supported Child Development
• One year experience with infants and young children and their families
• Possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's license and reliable vehicle with the appropriate liability insurance.
• Complete the agency screening process, including a criminal record check.

This position is open to all applicants.

Requires membership in CUPE.

Hours: 12 hours per week, can be flexible with hours and days worked within program hours.

Rate of Pay: $38.68 per hour

Closing Date: Open until filled

As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you're legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include: Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.