Developmental Interventionist - SAF - Halifax - Feb 18, 2025 at Nova Scotia Early Childhood Development Intervention Services

Job Title: Developmental Interventionist

Company Name: Nova Scotia Early Childhood Development Intervention Services

Location: Halifax, NS (In-person)

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
The Developmental Interventionist will provide specialized support to children and their families, facilitating child development and enhancing family capacity. This role involves creating and implementing individual family service plans (IFSPs) and emphasizes the importance of play, family-centered care, and community resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Child Development Support:

  • Observe and gather information for the child's developmental profile and program plan.
  • Assist families in identifying functional and meaningful outcomes for their child and family.
  • Develop and model developmental activities and strategies for families to integrate into daily routines.
  • Collaborate with other service providers in developing program plans.

• Family Support and Capacity Building:

  • Support parents in becoming informed decision-makers and advocates for their child.
  • Assist families in finding and accessing community resources.
  • Build and maintain parent-professional partnerships with families.
  • Provide coaching to families on program planning and strategy implementation in natural environments.

• Transition Support:

  • Prepare families, children, and receiving settings for transitions from home to childcare and school.
  • Ensure families have access to information regarding new services and assist them in navigating health, education, and social service systems.

• Case Coordination and Partnerships:

  • Coordinate and consult with other professionals as needed.
  • Prepare recommendations and referrals to appropriate services/programs.
  • Partner with parents to identify priorities, goals, and desires based on family and child needs.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development or a related field.
• Experience working with children from birth to school age with developmental disabilities and their families.
• Proficiency in both French and English.
• Knowledge of early childhood development, family-centered practice, and family systems theory.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Access to a personal vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in community-based programming.
• Familiarity with the Pyramid Model for Supporting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: $29.94/hour plus a benefits package.

Application Process:
Interested candidates can apply through the following link: Apply Here. We encourage applications from Acadian Francophones, Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, new immigrants, and other racially visible persons and persons with disabilities. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, please self-identify in your cover letter or resume.