ALL KIDS BELONG - RESOURCE CONSULTANT
Location:
Oxford County
Position Type:
Resource Consultant
Rate of Pay:
$30.60 per hour
Hours:
Full-time (40 hours per week)
Closing Date:
March 31, 2026
Description:
Reporting to the All Kids Belong (AKB) Program Manager, the Resource Consultant supports the choices and priorities of families as stated in the Family Action Plan as well as provides consultation to childcare programs in the community, in order to accomplish the inclusion of children with disabilities and/ or significant behavioural problems in licensed childcare programs, Family Centres programs, and authorized recreational programs. The Resource Consultant will work to enhance the childcare provider's skills and strengthen the primary relationship between family and childcare program. This position may provide services to programs throughout Oxford County.
Responsibilities
To provide consultation to families:
▪ Work with families to facilitate and coordinate service delivery (including transitions)
▪ Research and provide information and resource materials to parents.
▪ Communicate with families and facilitate the development of the Family Action Plan that is based on thepriorities of the family.
▪ Find appropriate ways to communicate with each individual family.
▪ Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with all families.
To provide consultation to licensed childcare programs, Family Centres and authorized recreational programs:
▪ Research and provide information, resource materials to licensed childcare staff as necessary and appropriate.
▪ Communicate strategies and activities that are based on the priorities of the family and/or childcare program.
▪ Maintain professionalism, confidentiality and an awareness of policies at the childcare program.
▪ Utilize a variety of methods (ex. role modeling, written materials, workshops, checklists, etc.) to strengthen skillsof childcare staff.
▪ Encourage childcare staff in developing and promoting an inclusive environment for all children.
▪ Empower childcare centres to develop communication with community partners (e.g., therapists, social workers,public health nurses, etc.).
Provide consultation to the community:
▪ Develop and present training/community awareness workshops.
▪ Promote the All Kids Belong philosophy of inclusion through community contacts.
▪ Always maintain professionalism.
▪ Maintain good working relations with all professionals.
▪ Participate in community case conferences as directed by families and other professionals.
Adhere to all policies, procedures, and collective agreements of the agency:
▪ Ensure that monthly stats are completed.
▪ Report pertinent information to immediate supervisor.
▪ Attend staff meetings and participate in discussions.
▪ Follow through with policies and procedures of the organization.
▪ Always maintain confidentiality.
▪ Participate in the development and implementation of the goals of the All Kids Belong program.
▪ Participate in the program evaluation efforts.
To promote ongoing professional development:
▪ Attend professional development opportunities.
▪ An awareness of new resource materials and information.
▪ Maintain good working relationships with all staff in order to share expertise and resources.
▪ Supervise placement students as assigned by the Supervisor of All Kids Belong.
Effective communication skills
▪ Provide written reports for families and appropriate agencies as requested.
▪ Communicate (oral and written) in a concise, appropriate manner.
▪ Demonstrate effective listening skills.
▪ Exchange information and provide mentoring opportunities with colleagues and other professionals, maintainopen lines of communication.
▪ Ability to access and utilize computer and appropriate programs
Experience & Qualifications
RECE plus Early Childhood Resource Teacher/Resource Consultant Certificate from a community college,Registered Early Childhood Educator plus Resource Teacher Certificate or other postsecondary program of studiesapproved by Ministry that is both theoretical and practical and that relates to the needs of children with specialneeds.
Must have extensive previous work experience (five years or more) providing developmental and/or early learningservices to children with various special needs and their families, caregivers and/or teachers in childcare programslicensed under the Child Care Early Years Act.
Must be experienced in planning, implementing, and following through on classroom programming to fulfill FamilyAction Plans for children 0-6 with special needs. Experience developing Family Action Plans in conjunction withparents and other professionals is an asset.
Excellent written/verbal communication skills and demonstrated computer skills for accessing and updatingcomputers records, typing reports, etc.
Demonstrated experience and ability in making presentations and in preparing and presenting training oreducation programs, workshops or similar professional development to adult learners.
Innovative, good problem-solving skills and strong commitment to consumer advocacy.
Access to a reliable vehicle for work.
Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
A current certificate in First Aid and CPR.
Bilingual in English and French language is considered an asset.
To Apply:
For full details, please see the following document: AKB Resource Consultant
Email up-to-date staff profile or a current resume to Lee-Anne Cross, Human Resources Manager at lcross@merrymount.on.ca latest by March 31, 2026 with position name mentioned in subject line. Merrymount is an equal opportunity employer.
Necessary accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please call 519-434-6848 ext. 269 for more information.
Merrymount does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its hiring process.
Successful candidates, as a condition of a job offer, will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (original document).