Haldimand-Norfolk REACH is a multi-service agency, providing Child & Youth Mental Health Services, Autism & Behaviour Services, Developmental Services, Youth Services, Adult Counselling Services, and several Early Learning Intervention & Care services including EarlyON Child & Family Centres and the Community Action Program for Children.

H-N REACH serves as the Lead Agency for Haldimand Norfolk Children’s Mental Health Services, Coordinated Service Planning and the Student Nutrition Program in the Hamilton/Niagara Region. Through our Contact Unit, the agency serves as the single point of access for a variety of children’s services.

H-N REACH is recognized as a local leader in community education, advocacy, inter-sector collaboration and Community Service Planning.

Early Childhood Intervention Program- Existing Vacancy

RESOURCE CONSULTANT Ref. #: 2026-70

Part time, Permanent, Salaried

-28 hours per week (0.8 f.t.e)

Salary: *Step 1 - $46,038 - Step 2 - $51,793 - Step 3 - $57,547

*Salary is based on a full-time (1.0 FTE) rate and will be prorated for this position.

Benefits: Comprehensive Benefit Package

Responsibilities:

- Provide support services to children with special needs and to the licensed child care centres they attend within Haldimand & Norfolk Counties, through the facilitation of inclusion practices
- Develop service plan with family and other providers identifying family & child goals
- Complete developmental assessments (i.e., ABAS - 3)
- Support families with referrals, accessing funding, advocacy and transitions to licensed child care programs and kindergarten.

Qualifications:

- Diploma in Early Childhood Education, or an acceptable combination of a B.A. in a related field and experience
- Completion of the Resource Teacher Certificate recommended




- 3-5 years of experience working with children with diverse needs in a variety of early learning & care and before & after school programs
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Current certification in First Aid/CPR-C
- Verification of the required immunizations/immunity, as required by the local Medical Officer of Health
- Vulnerable Sector Record Check (includes Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check) and Children’s Aid Society Declaration/Release
- Possession of a valid driver’s

Applicants are welcome to email the Early Childhood Intervention Program Manager, Wanda Kinnear, [email protected] for more information about this position, or to find out more about working at H-N REACH.

Please submit a cover letter (citing the reference # above) & resume by email to [email protected] by November 8, 2026 to:

Lynn Tessaro, Human Resources Manager

Haldimand-Norfolk REACH

101A Nanticoke Creek Parkway, Townsend, ON, N0A 1S0

Website: www.hnreach.on.ca

Haldimand-Norfolk REACH is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Please contact us if you require accommodation

A United Way member Agency

Pay: $46,038.00-$57,547.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Application question(s):

- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
- Will you be able to reliably commute to Haldimand and/or Norfolk Counties for this job?
- Do you have a Resource Teacher certificate?

Experience:

- working with children: 3 years (preferred)
- Early childhood education: 3 years (preferred)
- working with children with disabilities: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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