Child Management Specialist

NL Health Services - 1,156 Jobs

Gander, NL

In-person

Temporary

Experienced

Posted 23 days ago

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Job Description

Child Management Specialist, Temporary Full-Time (Approximately 6 months with possibility of extension,) Child and Youth Community Health, Queensway Building, Grand Falls-Windsor

Definition of Work: The successful candidate will function as a member of the Direct Home Services Program with an emphasis on working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary Child and Youth Health team. The Child Management Specialist will deliver a combination of home and virtually based early intervention program to young children (infancy to school aged) with developmental delay(s) and Autism, and their families; complete developmental screenings, and individualized skill teaching programs. The successful candidate is responsible for completing client and technical reports, participates in the ISSP process (Individual Support Services Plan), and provides training to care providers, support staff, and community agencies as required. Consultation and partnership with other professionals in the social, health, and education fields are required. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Required Qualifications:
* Degree in one of the social sciences with major coursework in psychology, behaviour management, and early childhood development.
* Two (2) year's current experience within the last five (5) years in clinical assessment, planning, and implementation of skill teaching programs.
* Demonstrated experience, skill, and in-depth knowledge in the areas of home-based early intervention, child development, skill teaching strategies, family-centered practices, task analysis and behavioural management techniques, and facilitation skills.
* Demonstrated experience working with children with developmental delays and family intervention.
* Demonstrated effective communication and analytical skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
* Consistent demonstration of Central Health's corporate values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence. (ICARE)
* Use of a private vehicle and valid driver license are a condition of employment.
* Satisfactory Record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
* A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.

Hours of Work: 75 hours bi-weekly (shift work may be required)
Salary: CG-38 ($36.00-40.16)
Competition No: P-2024000422-QWSY
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Central Health is an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Competition Number: 2024000422

Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

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About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
Financial incentives and relocation support.
Student placements and clinical residencies.
Remote work options available.
Fast pathways to nursing for out-of-province applicants.

With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 21,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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