Child & Family Development Aide

**Reports To:**Community Coordinator
**Schedule:**Monday - Thursday, 4:00 – 6:30 pm

Purpose of Position:

Pacekids Programs is a dynamic, family-centred organization that empowers children with diverse needs and their families through excellence in therapy, education, and play. We offer a collaborative, fast-paced environment where our team is passionate about making a difference every day.

We are hiring for a part time community-based Aide. Reporting to a Community Coordinator and working with a multi-disciplinary team of therapists, the Aide works with children with disabilities and their family in the family home each day. With the guidance of the therapists, the Aide is responsible for developing and implementing a variety of play-based activities that support the child and family to achieve the goals identified in their program plan.

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Be knowledgeable about child development and the assessed needs of the child as outlined in the child’s program plan
• In collaboration with the Community Coordinator and the Multi-Disciplinary Therapy Team, develop approaches and programming to promote the child’s development
• Develop and implement a weekly program plan based on the child’s goals, ensuring every session is adequately prepared for in advance
• Implement strategies developed by the Multi-Disciplinary Therapy Team to achieve the goals outlined in the child’s program plan, supported by the development of the weekly program plan
• Provide a positive learning environment for both the child and the parent(s)/guardian(s)
• Empower and support parent(s)/guardian(s) to manage the needs of their child, generalize skills and strategies in a child’s natural environment, and increase independence with the implementation of the child’s goals into their daily lives
• Attend training sessions or meetings organized by Pacekids or other outside agencies pertaining to the child’s needs
• Adhere to all Pacekids policies and procedures
• Complete necessary paperwork including time reports and session summaries by applicable deadlines

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent minimum; however, a certificate or diploma in social services or a helping profession i.e., Therapy Assistant, Disability Studies, etc. is preferred
• Experience working with and passion for supporting children with diverse needs and their families. Including children with complex emotional, behavioral, social and physical needs.
• Experience as an assistant in Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, Physiotherapy, or Behaviour therapy is an asset
• Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal
• Must be able and willing to work with children where they are. This may include playing on the floor, moving quickly, bending, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Current Alberta driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle that can be used throughout your workday to travel to/from and between family homes.
• Excellent communication, relationship building, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with children, families, and staff
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, with an emphasis on self-initiative, professionalism, organization, patience, maturity, and tact
• Adaptability and flexibility in working with children and families with varying needs
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Clearance from a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector check, current within the last six months; can be obtained upon hire within a designated time frame
• Clearance from a Child Intervention Record check, current within the last year; can be obtained upon hire within a designated time frame

Why Join Pacekids?

• Flexible paid sick and personal time (5.38% of hours worked) to support employee wellbeing
• Vacation Pay based on hours worked
• Paid mileage (for commute between multiple families)
• Opportunities for ongoing professional learning and development

Pacekids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the grounds of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income, or sexual orientation.

If you require accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to Pacekids’ People & Culture team at careers@pacekids.ca

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