The Inclusion Support Worker provides an opportunity for children aged 4-12yrs who require additional support to be in a childcare environment. The Inclusion Support Staff are responsible for working with participations for the duration of the week. Weekly duties may include greeting participants, speaking to parents/guardians (if applicable),

personal care, adapting activities, providing 1:1 support for a child and ensuring open communication on the needs of the participants. Responsible for actively engaging in the program along with the participant and adapting the activity as necessary. Reports to the Childcare Lead and the Facility Manager.

Responsibilities

● Support children that require extra support and an individualized behavioral plan to support participation

● Provide personal care to participants when needed

● Maintain appropriate documentation in relation to providing inclusion supports

● Assisting Childcare Lead in developing individual inclusion plans based on specific needs, abilities, and interests

● Provides therapeutic intervention in crisis using crisis intervention skills or, and or Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) strategies

● Assists in ensuring a safe and secure program environment for all

● Supports Childcare Lead to provide effective first response strategies during incidents/emergencies; activates secondary, tertiary emergency response in a timely manner.

Resource Opportunities Centre | Prospect Road Community Centre

2141 Prospect Road Hatchet Lake, Nova Scotia B3T 1S1

Phone (phone hidden) | Web – centre.prospectcommunities.com1. 2. Qualifications

Minimum Requirements





● Minimum enrollment in an undergraduate university degree or college diploma program in a relevant field of study such as Therapeutic Recreation, Child and

Youth Studies, Psychology, Education, Social Work, School of Communication

Disorders, Kinesiology—and/or equivalent level of experience and training working with neurodivergent children.

● Minimum 1-2 years related experience working with children of various ages and diverse abilities.

● Previous training and/or experience in implementing behavioral management strategies.

● Previous training and/or experience providing personal care

● Valid certification in CPR/First Aid (can be provided by the employer)

Note: proof of all the above will be required.

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants are required to complete an employment security screening check and vulnerable sector check.

Job Specific Requirements

- Must have demonstrated interest and knowledge of working with children who

require additional support.
- Must have a positive knowledge of inclusion strategies, adapting activities, behavior

management and community resources.
- Must also have the ability to develop and access a variety of resources and a

working knowledge of childcare program planning to meet the needs of all program participants. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $19.75 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Benefits

- On-site gym

Work Location: In person

📌 Inclusion Support Person - Aftercare (Hatchet Lake)
🏢 Resource Opportunities Centre - Prospect Road Community Centre
📍 Hatchet Lake