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Program Consultant ¿ Preschool Autism Program
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Fredericton / Flexible Work Location within New Brunswick
At the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD),
we are dedicated to fulfilling New Brunswick's educational mission.
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is dedicated to fulfilling New Brunswick's educational mission. The work we do aims to develop engaged and ethical citizens who lead balanced lives and have a desire to learn throughout their lives. Our actions in this regard have a positive impact on our communities and help to improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers.
The Autism Learning Partnership (ALP) is a branch of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. The ALP team is responsible for the creation, implementation, and management of various training initiatives such as content development, review, coordination, and facilitation of online training. It also bears the responsibility of providing support related to the accompaniment of learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), and complex behavioral needs. ALP also supports students receiving visual and auditory services (francophone education sector) and participates in the creation, implementation, and quality assurance of preschool autism program guidelines.
Who you are:
You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, creative problem solving and the ability to be flexible. You enjoy working in a team, collaborating with others and are a lifelong learner.
What you will do:
You will report to the Director of the Autism Learning Partnership and be responsible for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the Preschool Autism Program.
The major responsibilities of the position are:
- Developing and revising service level agreements, program policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
- Responding to questions and concerns from service providers.
- Providing support in the interpretation of program policies, procedures, guidelines and standards as it relates to the delivery of the program.
- Monitoring operations compliance with provincial program guidelines, procedures, policies, standards, and regulations.
- Analyzing data.
- Creating financial and data reports.
Other related duties may be added to those listed.
Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:
Need to have:
- University degree in Business Administration, or a related field.
- A minimum of five (5) years of related work experience, two (2) of which should be in the early childhood field.
- Demonstrated effective relationship management with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability. Level 3+ (advanced plus) is required for the position. This level is characterized by the ability to speak the language with sufficient ease to participate in formal and informal exchanges in a variety of contexts.
Nice to have:
- Experience with service level agreement writing and finances.
- Knowledge of the Preschool Autism Program.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Analytical Thinking/Judgement
- Client Service Orientation
- Effective Interactive Communication
- Flexibility
- Results Orientation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
Technical Competencies:
- Knowledge of the Department's Fiscal Environment
- Planning and Organizing Skills
- Written Communication
Wage:
Pay Band 5: $63,700 - $88, 972 annually.
Work environment:
- Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton or Telework in New Brunswick.
- Your Team: Autism Learning Partnership (ALP) is made up of psychologists, teachers, behavioural analysts and members providing support services such as programming, online registration, technical assistance, administration and management of the online learning platform. The team consists of approximately 20 professionals.
- Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30.
- We promote a scent-reduced environment.
What can GNB offer you?
- Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan
- Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training
- Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
- 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community
- Minimum of 1.25 days/month of paid vacation
- 1.25 days/month of paid sick leave
Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & Safety.
How to apply:
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca or by email at [email protected] by July 11, 2024, indicating competition number 24-2000-C23. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Human Resource Services
Place 2000, 250 King Street
Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1
Telephone: 1-506-259-1908
We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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