Early Years Navigator - Jobs in Strathcona County, AB

Job Description

This posting is for 1 Temporary, Part-time position until December 31, 2022, with the possibility of extension.The Early Years Navigator provides a blended service continuum of supports, resources, programs and community engagement activities for young children, their parents, caregivers, community and service providers.These services include, but are not limited to: information, supported referral and navigation through complex systems and processes, early learning and care, family support, skill development, screening, and assessment.Responsibilities

• Provide professional development opportunities for early childhood educators on a wide range of topics to increase skills and knowledge that support optimal developmental outcomes for young children and families
• Work with early childhood educators, parents and caregivers to understand and support challenging behaviors in children
• Coordinate and facilitate programming for groups of young children with a focus on promoting positive mental health and strengthening social emotional skills
• Design and facilitate environments for learning and exploration by children, parents, caregivers and early childhood educators in a variety of settings
• Increase awareness of and access to community supports and resources available to parents, caregivers and early childhood educators
• Support strategies that contribute to the promotion of quality, affordable, accessible and inclusive childcare
• Liaise with the child care sector to monitor trends through data collection, analysis and information sharing

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with parents, caregivers, colleagues, community stakeholders and service providers
• Experience planning, delivering and evaluating programs involving stakeholders in all stages of program development
• Application of solution focused, action-oriented, strength-based practice
• Well-versed in brain science, normative child development, adverse childhood experiences, ecological perspectives and the importance of play in growth and development
• Broad knowledge of community resources and experience assisting with supported referral and navigation
• Knowledge of FLIGHT: Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework and Well-being and Resiliency Framework
• Uses diverse facilitation methods to engage learners and encourage participation
• Capable of performing independently as well as part of a team environment

Qualifications

• A university degree in social science or early childhood with preference given to education associated with professional organizations; equivalencies may be considered
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working with young children, parents, caregivers and community
• Current Standard or Child Care First Aid certification
• Previous experience with ASQ-3/ASQ:SE-2, Kids Have Stress Too, Emotion Coaching, Triple P and Kimochis is considered an asset
• Experience delivering programs in a variety of settings and methods
• Solid understanding of early childhood development and infant and early mental health
• Strong computer skills using all applications of Microsoft Office Suite and database systems

Conditions of Employment

• Submission of satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits
• Required to lift up to 50 lbs
• Available to work days, evenings and weekends

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials as noted in the resume.This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.Competition #237-2022-EXT-FCS closes May 1, 2022Thank you for your interest in Strathcona County. We only contact candidates selected for interviews.Candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter along with their resume.xWcsMccvrVQuick Apply

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