Job Postings:          

Speech Language Pathologist

Commencement Date:                                                                                                                                       June 1, 2008

Hours of Work:                                                                                                                                                        .6 FTE, Temporary Position

Summary of Duties:                                                                                                                                      Provide communication assessment, therapy and consultation services to preschool aged children as part of an interdisciplinary team, following a community-based, family-centred model. The Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre provides a variety of early intervention services to children and families in the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows municipalities.  For more information, visit our website at www.rmcdc.com .

Required Qualifications:                                                                                                                                       ►Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology                                                                                                 ►membership and certification with CASLPA                                                                                                       ►experience working with young children with a variety of disabilities, their families, and other   professionals                                                                                                                                                             ►possess a valid BC driver's license and access to own  vehicle                                                                     ►current valid First Aid Certificate                                                                                                                           ►Criminal Record check

Salary and Benefits:                                                                                                                                       Salary range $29.39- $36.66/hour as per HSA Paramedical Agreement according to qualifications and experience, see www.hsabc.org for details

Apply to:                                                                                                                                                             Nancy Johnson, Director of Speech/Language Pathology                                                                            22610 Dewdney Trunk Road Maple Ridge, B.C.  V2X 3J9                                                                  Telephone: 604-463-0881                                                                                                                                    Fax: 604-463-0026                                                                                                                                            Email: nancy@rmcdc.com

Family Support Worker/Case Facilitator

Commencement Date:                                                                                                                                       September 15, 2008

Hours of Work:                                                                                                                                                        1.0 FTE, Permanent Position

Summary of Duties:                                                                                                                                         The Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre is a non-profit, CARF accredited, pediatric rehabilitation centre.  The successful candidate will be working under the supervision of the director of family services.                                                                                                                                                                  This position requires knowledge of family dynamics, developmental disabilities, parenting strategies, and stress management.  Half the work will be carried out within the family support program that focuses on providing support to families of developmentally challenged children in the pre-kindergarten age group.  The other half of the work assignment involves assisting families who are referred to our Family Connections Program that addresses concerns related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and other Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions in children and adolescents up to age 19.  The successful candidate will be expected to apply his/her knowledge and skills to assist parents in their adjustment to the demands of parenting a child with developmental challenges.  the needs of the parents may extend from information about community resources all the way to clinical counseling.  For more information, visit our website at www.rmcdc.com .

Required Qualifications:                                                                                                                                       ►Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology, social Work or related field                                    ►registration or eligibility to register in relate professional board board                                                          ►experience working with young children with a variety of disabilities, their families, and other   professionals                                                                                                                                                             ►possess a valid BC driver's license and access to own  vehicle                                                                     ►current valid First Aid Certificate                                                                                                                           ►Criminal Record check

Salary and Benefits:                                                                                                                                       Salary range $30.50 - $38.05/hour as per HSA Paramedical Agreement according to qualifications and experience along with an attractive extended health and benefits package, see www.hsabc.org for details

Apply to:                                                                                                                                                                Dr. Abdulrahim H. Hewaidi, Director of Family Services                                                                                  22610 Dewdney Trunk Road Maple Ridge, B.C.  V2X 3J9                                                                              Telephone: 604-463-0881, extension 316                                                                                                        Fax: 604-463-0026                                                                                                                                            Email: rahim@rmcdc.com