Position Summary

The Aboriginal Infant Development Program (AIDP) Consultant will work in a home visiting program with Aboriginal children and families applying principles of family-centered practice as well as plan programs for these families. The AIDP Consultant will set individual program plans and activities for children from birth to the age of 3 years old, as well as their families. The AIDP Consultant works with related agencies and professionals and works independently to maintain client caseload and group facilitation as required.

Success profile

What does it take to be successful working at Seabird Island? Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Cultural Practice: take culturally informed approaches to their day-to-day work.
• Culturally Led: foster workplace cultures that respect and value the skills, experiences, and perspectives of Indigenous employees and communities.
  
• Developing Others: the ability to understand the needs, interests, strengths, and weaknesses of others. And to utilize this information for contributing to the growth and development of others.
  
• Empathetic Outlook: the ability to perceive and understand the feelings and attitudes of others; the ability to place.
  oneself “in the shoes” of another and to view a situation from their perspective.
  
• Effective Communicator: Demonstrates open, honest, and respectful written and verbal communication.

Work that matters
Are you looking to start a career where you'll make meaningful connections within the community? Our team is passionate about supporting our community.

Seabird Island is located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver.

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Benefits and perks

Benefits vary by job type, apply after a successful probationary period and are confirmed in the interview and hiring process.

• Extended health and dental benefits,
• Accrued vacation and sick time,
  
• Pension plan with matching employer contributions
• Access to internal training programs, professional development and skill enhancement,
• Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team,
• Equitable hourly rates in accordance and
• Casual dress code

What you'll do

• Complete home visits to assess infant development and plan with parents/families to stimulate or enhance optimal development strategies and monitor their progress.
  
• Administer developmental assessments and draft reports and recommendations. Assessments may include the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) Screening and Day C Screening
  
• Facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual service plans for children that reflect the choices and priorities identified by their families.
  
• Draft monthly reports on accomplishments, concerns, and activities with clients
  
• Draft various reports and other necessary documentation
  
• Act as a resource person to parents/families and blend traditional and contemporary parenting practices.
  
• Act as a resource person for programs such as Well Baby Clinics, Pre-Natal Classes, and Parenting Groups
  
• Make appropriate referrals for further assessments and services as required.
  
• Advocate for parents/families and increase community awareness of the needs of AIDP.
  
• Plan and work with a multi-disciplinary team
  
• Support practicum students, work experience students and job shadowing, as required.
  
• Contribute to communication resources such as newsletters, flyers, pamphlets, and calendar of events.
  
• Act as a role model for healthy lifestyle choices and demonstrate respect for people of all ages. Transport children and families as required to medical appointments and parent groups.
  
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your Supervisor, Manager, Director, Executive Director, or Chief & Council.

What you bring

Education

• License to practice in Early Childhood education in BC.
  
• Current Infant Toddler Certification in BC.
  
• Diploma in Special Needs and Disabilities considered an Asset.

Experience/Skills

• Experience and training in inclusive, family-centered service delivery, child development and early intervention. Ability to develop, implement and evaluate child-centered intervention plans.
  
• Must be able to demonstrate expertise related to: Infant child health; typical and atypical growth and development; strategies and appropriate early intervention for supporting infant and young children with special needs or at risk of developmental delay.
  
• Possess developed assessment skills, supportive counselling, and advocacy skills.
  
• Possess knowledge of group process and facilitation techniques
  
• Strong time management and organizational skills
  
• Must be a mature individual who demonstrates assertiveness, effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, children, and families and who'll work in partnership with other programs and resources.
  
• Ability to develop and maintain a warm, trusting, caring, supportive, collaborative relationship with the children and their families.
  
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional, and non-judgmental attitude.
  
• Ability to work independently, be reliable and highly motivated.
  
• Physically able to perform all assigned tasks.
  
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed client records and draft monthly reports.

Requirements

• Current Childcare Facilities and Licensing approved First Aide Certification
• Proficient computer skills with the Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.)
• Proficient interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to agree as well as adhere to Seabird Island Band Human Resources (HR), Finance, and Information Technology (IT) Policies and Procedures, etc.
• Knowledge, respect and understanding of Stó: lō culture, traditions and language or willingness to learn.
• Experience working with First Nations community is considered an asset.
• Valid BC Driver's License with a clean Driver's Abstract within the last 5 years.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Reports to: MCFD Program Supervisor

Pre-employment screening

• Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students, staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected. All background checks, reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with SIB HR Policy, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.
  

Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference may be given to Applicants of Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.