Currently, we have a position open for:
Speech-Language Pathologist
CLASSIFICATION: Temporary full-time (1.0 FTE; July 2023 – March 31, 2024, with the possibility of extension). Grid Level 11; wages as per Health Sciences Professionals Bargaining Association collective agreement.
DATE OF POSTING: July 10, 2023
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
COMMENCEMENT DATE: ASAP
Summary of duties:
The Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre is currently seeking a temporary 1.0 FTE (37.5 hr/week) Speech-Language Pathologist for our Early Intervention Team. We are a community-based agency providing early intervention services to children and families in the communities of Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and Katzie. Our SLPs work as part of an interdisciplinary team, following a community based, family centered model. We provide assessment, individual and group therapy, and consultation to preschool-aged children in our region, working collaboratively with other RMCDC-based therapists as well as various community agencies. We provide service in a variety of environments, including family homes, preschools/daycares, and the Centre itself. For more information visit our website at www.rmcdc.com.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Active (full) registration with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC
- Experience working with young children with a variety of disabilities and their families
- Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team
- Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships with families, colleagues and community partners
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle
- Hanen training an asset
- Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Practice and cultural safety practices an asset
Salary and Benefits:
Salary range per hour as per HSA Paramedical Agreement, according to qualifications and experience; see www.hsabc.org for details.
Apply to (cover letter and resume):
Susan Carr, Human Resource Manager/Executive Assistant
201-21755 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2S2
email: susan.carr@rmcdc.com Fax: 604-463-0026 Phone: 604-463-0881 ext 122
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Family Resource Worker
CLASSIFICATION: 1.0 FTE; permanent full-time.
WAGE RANGE: HSA Community Subsector – Grid 33; $29.78 /hr (Step 1) – $32.31/hr (Step 4)
DATE OF POSTING: December 12, 2023
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
COMMENCEMENT DATE: ASAP
Summary of duties:
The Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre (RMCDC) is a community-based agency providing early intervention services to children and families in the communities of Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and Katzie. We are currently seeking a permanent full-time 1.0 FTE (37.5 hrs/week) Family Resource Worker for our Enhanced Early Intervention Program (EEIP). The EEIP is part of the Pathway to Hope initiative. It aims to enhance family support services and child-parent attachment services for families who have children aged 0-6 that are at risk of developing a mental health diagnosis and already require two or more early intervention services in the community. The EEIP works in a collaborative relationship with families and existing service providers and seeks to accommodate families’ already existing services and schedules. The core EEIP team includes Family Support Services, Infant Development and Aboriginal Infant Development Enhancement Services, Family Resource/Intervention Services, and Infant Mental Health Services. We provide service in a variety of environments, allowing staff to meet families where they are most comfortable, including in the community, at family homes, or at the Centre. This position will work flexible hours, which may include some evenings and weekends. For more information regarding the Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre, visit our website at www.rmcdc.com.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the supervising Family Support Worker, the Family Resource worker is responsible for
- Booking and attending home visits
- Engaging families in positive interactions that enhance bonding/attachment and facilitate children’s learning and development and overall family functioning
- Supporting the family in the area of parenting skill building
- Implementing interventions as well as assisting families to implement interventions developed by clinical members of the child’s multidisciplinary team (such as OT, PT, and SLP)
- Preparing materials to support children’s therapeutic programs and monitoring the families’ connection to early intervention therapists
- Attending appointments with families to support and assist caregivers
- Assisting families in accessing and making use of community-based services
- Participating, as part of each families’ team, in the development of individual service plans and assisting in monitoring progress towards family-identified goals
- Managing a caseload and maintaining client files
- Working independently as well as collaborating with a team of community professionals and RMCDC staff
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience
- Diploma in education, social work, or other human service field with at least one years’ experience in family and children’s services
OR
- Child and Youth diploma or other related degree with at least three years’ experience in family and children services
OR
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience to the above
AND
- Experience working with young children with a variety of disabilities and their families
- Experience working with Indigenous children and families
- Cultural safety training and understanding of trauma-informed practice
- Knowledge of child development, parenting, family systems, family violence, cross-cultural issues, and community resources.
- Valid BC driver’s license (Class V) and vehicle
- Clear criminal record check
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships with families, colleagues and community partners
- Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
- Ability to analyze and resolve problems
- Ability to handle conflict
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
- Ability to organize and prioritize
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
Salary and Benefits:
Salary range and benefits as per HSA Community Subsector Collective Agreement, according to qualifications and experience; see www.hsabc.org for details.
Apply to (cover letter and resume):
Susan Carr, Human Resource Manager/Executive Assistant
201-21755 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2S2
email: susan.carr@rmcdc.com Fax: 604-463-0026
Phone: 604-463-0881 ext 122
Speech-Language Pathologist
CLASSIFICATION: Temporary part-time 0.9 FTE (ASAP – March 31, 2024)
WAGE RANGE: Grid Level 11-12 Phase-in; Yr 1 $40.53 /hr to Yr 25 $50.62 as per Health Science Professional Collective Agreement
DATE OF POSTING: December 12, 2023
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
COMMENCEMENT DATE: ASAP
Summary of duties:
The Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre is currently seeking a temporary part time (ASAP – March 31, 2024) 0.9 FTE (33.73 hr/week) Speech-Language Pathologist for our Early Intervention Team. We are a community-based agency providing early intervention services to children and families in the communities of Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and Katzie. Our SLPs work as part of an interdisciplinary team, following a community based, family centered model. We provide assessment, individual and group therapy, and consultation to preschool-aged children in our region, working collaboratively with other RMCDC-based therapists as well as various community agencies. We provide service in a variety of environments, including family homes, preschools/daycares, and the Centre itself. For more information visit our website at www.rmcdc.com.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Active (full) registration with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC
- Experience working with young children with a variety of disabilities and their families
- Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team
- Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships with families, colleagues and community partners
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle
- Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Practice and cultural safety practices an asset
Salary and Benefits:
Salary range per hour as per HSA Agreement, according to qualifications and experience; see www.hsabc.org for details.
Apply to (cover letter and resume):
Susan Carr, Human Resource Manager/Executive Assistant
201-21755 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2S2
email: susan.carr@rmcdc.com Fax: 604-463-0026 Phone: 604-463-0881 ext 122