Position: Infant Development Consultant

Location: Oceanside

Hours: 14 hours/week – temporary until January 4, 2027

Salary: The current wage is $38.68 - $47.20/hour. Funding for wage increases, retroactive to April 2026, will adjust the starting wage to $41.04-$50.08 per hour once implemented.

Start Date: August 31, 2026

End Date: January 4, 2027

The Infant Development Consultant (IDC) is a member of the Child Development Services (CDS) team, providing integrated, multidisciplinary, family-centered developmental services and supports to the children and families within the service delivery area.

The Infant Development Program (IDP) provides services to families with children, birth to three years of age, who have an identified diagnosis, are delayed in one or more areas of development, or who are at risk of delay. Intervention is guided by a family centered philosophy and includes assessment, treatment planning and implementation of established goals, providing resource information, and referral to, and coordination with, additional services. The program supports families by providing home visiting and outreach services; however, services may also be offered at the child development center.

The program also allows for the provision of other services such as groups and educational programs. Additionally, the IDC collaborates with and builds on the community’s existing programs and services.

About Sources:

SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about,



celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

Description of Position:

Reporting to: Child Development Services Team Leader

General Responsibilities:

1. Collaborates with the CDS team to provide integrated, family centered service delivery.
2. Plans and provides developmentally appropriate services in individual and group settings.
3. Maintains caseload and manages waitlist.
4. Ensures client files and other documentation are kept accurately and in a timely manner.

Program-specific Responsibilities:

1. Provides direct and indirect services for the designated caseload, including (but not limited to) assessment, intervention planning, parent coaching, report writing, team meetings, goal setting, and hosting groups.
2. Assists families in identifying and supporting the needs of the child and family.
3. Supports families in accessing appropriate materials and resources as required.

Physical Demands of Job:

- Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 25%, Walking/Moving Around - 75%, Sitting - 50%, Time spent outside - 25%

Cognitive Demands of Job:

- Independent Work - 75%, Task Memorization - 75%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 75%, Writing/Reading - 100%

Qualifications:

- Holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field - Mandatory
- Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle - Mandatory
- Explicit Criminal Record Check – Mandatory
- Has at least two years of experience working with children and their families (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AND REQUIRES UNION MEMBERSHIP

Benefits:

All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Closing Date: Open until filled

Internal candidates will be contacted by: August 24, 2026

📌 [26-093] Infant Development Consultant - Temporary Part-Time (Parksville)
🏢 Sources Community Resources Society
📍 Parksville