Early Interventionist - Infant and Child Development Services; ICDS

Position: Early Interventionist - Infant and Child Development Services (ICDS)

ABOUT US

Almost million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.

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Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.

Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE This position is responsible for providing families with early intervention services, resources and caregiver coaching to support the growth of children with a developmental disability and/or risk of developmental delay. Responsibilities include providing home-based, family-centred support, that promotes a child’s development, independence, participation, engagement, and inclusion within daily routines. It also supports parents/caregivers to access and coordinate with other community services, where appropriate.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Understands typical and atypical child development and related health implications to provide appropriate early intervention services and supports.

Reviews referral, contacts parent/caregiver to set up initial in-person meeting and orients them to services and obtains necessary consents.

Reviews/confirms eligibility with family, provides introduction and overview of service delivery model (Routines Based Model of Early Intervention).

Reviews current supports and services family has in place and interviews family to review the routines of the day and indicate areas of concerns.

Reviews information gathered during interview and through observations to complete a Family Service Plan (FSP) which includes outcomes to enhance child’s participation in everyday routines and informs service delivery for each family.

Meets with family/caregiver to formalize Family Service Plan (FSP) including feasibility of goals and what routines goals will be implemented; reviews/updates plan every 6 months or as required.

Provides ongoing support and caregiver coaching to family to discuss and implement intervention mechanisms/strategies related to the FSP outcomes.

Reviews aspects of plan at every visit for relevance and updating.

Implements the Routines Based Model of Home Visiting and demonstrates the ability to achieve and maintain York Region fidelity to this parent coaching model of intervention.

Recommends appropriate professionals, services and agencies in the community to…