Child Care Resource Consultant

Community Living Kingston and District (CLKD) is a progressive organization employing over 300 staff members who provide support to nearly seven hundred people with intellectual disabilities in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, and Leeds-Grenville region. CLKD’s Child Care Resource Consultant Services Program (CCRCS) supports the full inclusion of children aged 0-12 who face a variety of challenges in licensed child care programs. CCRCS supports close to 140 child care and authorized recreation programs every year.

CLKD currently has an opening for a Child Care Resource Consultant. This is a unionized, permanent full-time position, anticipated to start in October 2023.

Overview of Duties:

• Facilitate the inclusion of children experiencing barriers to participation in licensed childcare programs due to developmental concerns
• Regularly make observations of children in programs in order to assist with the development of the Individual Support Plan
• Inform Individual Support Plans to be implemented at the childcare program that will support the development and inclusion of the child
• Consult with licensed childcare programs to support the child’s full inclusion by providing resources, programming suggestions and modeling for staff
• Provide regular Consultation reports to the program
• Maintain electronic record keeping as well as statistical reports for an assigned caseload consisting of childcare and school-aged programs
• Support transitions to school in collaboration with service providers, childcare centers and the family
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities as well as contribute to community committees, working groups and communities of practice
• This position will involve regular travel throughout the city of Kingston and beyond (up to a distance of one hour away), along with the capacity to work from home on a regular basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Registered Early Childhood Education diploma is preferred, but other related post-secondary education (i.e. diploma and / or degree in child development, child and youth services, etc.) can be considered. An additional Resource Consultant Certificate is a requirement for this position. This is a condition of the funder, and applicants cannot be considered without the Resource Consultant Certificate.
• Strong knowledge of the community and its pre-school/child care resources
• Knowledge and understanding of child development 0 to 12 years of age
• Sound knowledge of, and demonstrated commitment to, the goals and mission of inclusion
• Proven organizational and administrative skills and an established track record of working collaboratively with a variety of teams, colleagues and staff members from other agencies
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills in support of a consultative, team-oriented style with a proven ability to maintain paper and electronic information systems
• Proven track record of exercising mature judgment and sensitivity in supporting people with disabilities and their families
• A valid full G driver’s license and personal vehicle is a requirement
• Fluency in French would be considered an asset

The starting salary for this position is $59,409 per year. Community Living Kingston and District offers a comprehensive benefits plan, RRSP matching, and flexible time off.

Cover letters and resumes for this position will be accepted until the position has been filled. Please reference posting #CLKD-2023-37 in your cover letter and direct your application to:

Paul Eves, CHRP, CHRL, Director of Human Resources

careers@clkingston.ca

CLKD thanks all who apply however only those candidates selected for an interview shall receive a response.

CLKD is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify accordingly. CLKD is also committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its work environment, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.