Resource Consultant - Haldimand-Norfolk REACH
Full-time, Permanent, Salaried
Duties
Haldimand-Norfolk REACH is a multi-service agency, providing Children’s Mental Health Services, Autism & Behaviour Services, Developmental Services, Youth Services, Family Services, and several Early Learning Intervention & Care services including EarlyON Child & Family Centres and the Community Action Program for Children.
H-N REACH serves as the Lead Agency for Haldimand Norfolk Children’s Mental Health Services, Coordinated Service Planning and the Student Nutrition Program in the Hamilton/Niagara Region. Through our Contact Unit, the agency serves as the single point of access for a variety of children’s services.
H-N REACH is recognized as a local leader in community education, advocacy, inter-sector collaboration and Community Service Planning.
Family Early Intervention Program Unit -Family Early Intervention Program (FEIP)
RESOURCE CONSULTANT
Responsibilities:
- Provide support services to children with special needs and to the licensed child care centers they attend within Haldimand & Norfolk Counties, through the facilitation of inclusion practices
- Develop individualized support plan with family and licensed child care program identifying family & child goals
- Complete developmental assessments (i.e., DISC)
- Support families with referrals, accessing funding and transitions to licensed child care programs and kindergarten.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education, or an acceptable combination of a B.A. in a related field and experience
- Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators
- Completion of the Resource Teacher Certificate recommended
- 3 to 5 years’ experience working with children with special needs in a variety of licensed child care centres
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Excellent communication skills
Eligibility
- Vulnerable Sector Record Check (includes Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check) and Children’s Aid Society Declaration/Release
- Possession of a valid driver’s licence, $2 million vehicle liability insurance, clear Driver Abstract and use of a vehicle.
Please contact us if you require accommodation- A United Way member Agency
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter (citing the reference #2025-01) & resume by email to jobs@hnreach.on.ca by January 20th, 2025 to:
Lynn Tessaro, Human Resources Manager, Haldimand-Norfolk REACH
101A Nanticoke Creek Parkway, Townsend, ON, N0A 1S0
If you would like assistance with your job search or in applying to this position, please contact one of our SOAR Community Services- Employment offices:
Caledonia- 289-285-0311
Dunnville- 905-774-7501