ALL KIDS BELONG - RESOURCE CONSULTANT
Location:
London
Position Type:
Resource Consultant
Rate of Pay:
As per collective agreement
Start Date:
Immediately
End Date:
March 2, 2026
Hours:
40 hours per week
Closing Date:
March 27, 2025
Description:
Reporting to the All Kids Belong (AKB) Program Manager, the Resource Consultant supports the choicesvand priorities of families as stated in the Family Action Plan as well as provides consultation to child care programs in the community, in order to accomplish the inclusion of children with disabilities and/ or significant behavioural challenges in licensed child care programs, licensed school age programs, Family Centres/EarlyON and authorized recreational programs. The Resource Consultant will work to enhance the child care provider's skills and strengthen the primary relationship between family and child care program. This position may provide services to programs throughout London-Middlesex or St Thomas-Elgin.
View the attached job posting for full responsibilities.
Qualifications:
RECE plus Early Childhood Resource Teacher/Resource Consultant Certificate from a community college, Registered Early Child Care Educator plus Resource Teacher Certificate or other postsecondary program of studies approved by Ministry that is both theoretical and practical and that relates to the needs of children with special needs.
Must have extensive previous work experience (five years or more) providing developmental and/or early learning services to children with various special needs and their families, caregivers and/or teachers in childcare programs licensed under the Child Care Early Years Act.
Must be experienced in planning, implementing and following through on classroom programming to fulfill Family Action Plans for children 0-6 with special needs. Experience developing Family Action Plans in conjunction with parents and other professionals is an asset.
Excellent written/verbal communication skills and demonstrated computer skills for accessing and updating computers records, typing reports, etc.
Demonstrated experience and ability in making presentations and in preparing and presenting training or education programs, workshops or similar professional development to adult learners.
Innovative, good problem solving skills and strong commitment to consumer advocacy.
Access to a reliable vehicle for work.
Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
A current certificate in First Aid and CPR.
To Apply:
For full details, please see the following document: Resource Consultant
For internal applications: submit up-to-date staff profile or a current resume electronically to lcross@merrymount.on.ca or by mail to 1064 Colborne Street, London, Ontario N6A 4B3
Please include your name and the name of the position in the subject line of your application
Merrymount is an equal opportunity employer. Necessary accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request. Please call 519-434-6848 ext. 270 for more information.
We respectfully acknowledge that Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Centre is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinabewaki, Mississauga, and Attiwonderonk peoples. The office is also in close proximity to the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Munsee-Delaware Nation, and Oneida Nation of the Thames. It is an honor to serve children and families on these lands, and we extend our gratitude to the preceding generations who have cared for this land.