Inclusion Support Leader, ECE

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About Us

St.Amant is a non-profit organization, offering programs & services throughout Manitoba which support over 1600 children and adults with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and their families. We are committed to delivering person and family-centered supports through individualized programs and services. St.Amant is guided by its core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Excellence and Respect.

Visit St.Amant online atwww.stamant.ca

Position Summary and Scope of Service:

St.Amant’s core values reflect a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. St.Amant maintains ongoing commitment to recruiting a diverse and talented workforce which is paramount to supporting the community we serve. Reporting to the Coordinator, River Road Child Care, and consistent with the Mission, Values and policies of St.Amant, the Supervisor, River Road Child Care is a critical role in ensuring the success of St.Amant business and operations.

Exemplifying the mission, vision and values of St.Amant, the Early Childhood Educator Inclusion Support Program (ECE, ISP) Leader, River Road Child Care (RRCC) works collaboratively with partnered programs while offering respectful customer service.

The ECE ISP Leader, River Road Child Care is responsible for the overall care and well-being of the children in accordance to the Manitoba Child Day Care Standards Act.

The ECE ISP leader River Road Child Care provides leadership to the Early Childhood Educators and the Child Care Assistants by developing and monitoring a system of procedures designed to ensure practices and goals for individual children are supported and implemented. The position involves direct interactions with the children and acts a resource for the team as they support the children in following through with individual program planning.

The ECE ISP leader, River Road Child Care will be immediately responsible to the Coordinator and/or supervisor and may be responsible for the Centre in the absence of the Coordinator and supervisor.

St.Amant values and promotes volunteerism in the workplace. Volunteers bring optimism and enthusiasm, create positive energy, share diverse perspectives and are an integral part of the work we do. As such and in keeping with the values of our organization, the incumbent to this role is encouraged to actively support, train, mentor, collaborate and invest in volunteer initiatives

Qualifications:

Educational:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Degree or diploma in specialized training for children with Special Rights (Special Needs).
• Meet the requirements under the Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Program as E.C.E. II or III
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate and CPR certificate as prescribed by the Manitoba Child Day Care Standards Act
• Current Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

Professional:

• Previous experience working in the child care profession
• Minimum of one year of experience in leading a team, mentoring and training
• Working knowledge of office productivity applications (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Commitment to a collaborative team approach to service delivery
• Knowledge of The Community Child Care Standards Act
• Knowledge of the Family-Centred Approach
• Knowledge of inclusion and the MB government, Inclusion Support Program

Personal:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as a collaborative team player in a team environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to generate ideas to improve work procedures and contribute to an environment that fosters growth, development and innovation
• Superb interpersonal ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with humility and self-awareness
• Ability and willingness to give and receive honest, balanced feedback
• Demonstrates competence and character that inspires trust
• Acts with integrity and respect in all interactions
• Values and commitment to continuous self-growth and professional learning
• Demonstrated ability to assume a leader role and to organize, direct and delegate effectively within a unionized working environment. This involves the ability to:
• Anticipate issues/concerns and develop pro-active strategies to minimize their impacts
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within an interdisciplinary team model
• Serve as a model regarding cooperative teamwork, conflict resolution and process improvement
• Conceptualize and implement innovative/creative responses to individual needs within available resources

• Confident, assertive, credible, accountable and compassionate
• Self-motivated and possessing excellent organizational and communication skills (written and oral)
• Able to participate fully in the overall care of individuals according to accepted practice (e.g. transfers, lifting, and non-violent crisis intervention, Circle of security, attachment theory)
• Able to manage and direct multiple use facilities
• Physical ability to use low chairs and to lift, transfer, feed and toilet children
• Physically able to wash and disinfect toys and move small furniture and child care equipment

Program/Service Support

Consistent with the Mission, Philosophy, Policies and procedures of St.Amant, the ECE ISP Leader is responsible for assisting with the provision of inclusion at River Road Child Care.Priority is given to developing, implementing and providing to support the team to create inclusive programming for all children’s development needs and ensures their overall well-being. Quality services are evident when professional communication, timeliness, accuracy, ethical awareness / sensitivity, confidentiality are consistently demonstrated as required by legislation and program/service standards.

Duties include:

• Adheres to and promotes compliance with the policies of St. Amant, the Centre and the requirements of the Manitoba Child Day Care Standards Act, Regulations and licensing requirements.
• Organizes and designs space, equipment and materials
• Provides information to parents through verbal, written and visual means regarding Centre programs and children’s developmental progress
• Uses Accident Report, behavioral charts to inform adults of children’s concerns
• Provides primary care for all children, which promotes positive health, safety and physical development
• Develops effective individualized programming in consultation with other professionals with the knowledge and support of the coordinator
• Practices appropriate behaviour management and guidance techniques according to River Road Child Care policies. Examples include:

• positive reinforcement / redirection
• positive language
• Circle of Security

• Follows the program schedule and other duties outlined by Coordinator
• Physically involves self throughout the day in children’s activities through guidance, demonstration and encouragement as well as asking questions and seeking clarification
• Daily informs parents about their children’s experiences at the centre
• Welcomes the family and integrate each child into the group upon arrival
• Assists in the professional growth of colleagues through the sharing of ideas, information and talents

Duties and Responsibilities also include but are not limited to:

• Human Resource Management
• Financial Resource Management
• Quality Management and Process Improvement
• Organization Planning and Development

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned provided they are consistent with the qualifications identified and fall within the parameters of this role.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes; Extended Healthcare & Dental Plans, Life Insurance Plan, Disability & Rehabilitation, Employer Paid-Employee Assistance Plan, and Employer-Matched Pension Plan. We also offer access to an on-site gym access, professional development training opportunities, and affordable staff parking.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check, adult abuse registry check, and a child abuse registry check and prior contact check.

As a Condition of Employment, new hires must complete a series of Occupational Health checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases. Successful applicants will also be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date.

St.Amant supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process.

We thank all applicants, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $21.78-$27.22 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No