Infant Development Consultant

Description:

• Conduct one-on-one home visits, virtual visits, or phone calls to build rapport with

families. Maintain visit records. Assess and support the needs of children and their families
using informal and formal assessments.

• Be knowledgeable of the available resources in town, and in the region, to support

families with referral processes or direct them to appropriate resources.

• Assist families in planning and providing experiences to encourage growth and

development of children, mostly through play-based activities.

• Provide support to families with young children in the community through various

engaging events or settings that promote the inclusion of all children, such as playgroups.
Practice family centered services and promote attachment-based parenting philosophies.

• Deliver parenting workshops.
• Use other means of maintaining a community connection e.g. Social media, virtual

groups.

• Support cultural connectedness and community wellness.
• Maintain records and prepare reports as per program standards.

Requirements:

• Early Childhood Development Certificate/Diploma, Infant Development Diploma or

related health and social service experience preferred. With some educational background
and experience there is a possibility for training the right candidate.

• Valid BC driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Clear criminal record check.
• Minimum two positive references.