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Overview JOB OPPORTUNITY Posting # _____PLEASE QUOTE JOB POSTING # IN THE SUBJECT LINE When required, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request. By submitting your application, you confirm that the information included is accurate and true. Misrepresentation or omission of facts in connection with your application may be sufficient cause for dismissal. We thank everyone for their interest in Community Living Toronto; however only applicants with the necessary qualifications, experience and education will be contacted for an interview. Click APPLY and attach an up to date Cover Letter and Resume. Community Living Toronto, one of the largest agencies of its kind in North America, is a dynamic innovative organization committed to a vision of promoting a welcoming community. As a leader in the field, Community Living Toronto offers supports to over 6,000 individuals with an intellectual disability as well as support to their families, including residential and day support, assistance with employment, community support, early childhood services and respite. Position Position: TEMPORARY EARLY CHILDHOOD CONSULTANT (Position duration of up to two years) Region: [All Regions] Hours: 37.5 hours per week Qualifications Post-secondary education in Early Childhood Studies, plus additional course work or training related to supporting young children with special needs (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social Behaviour and Sensor/Motor Development). Masters degree in Early Childhood Studies or related area would be considered equivalent. Minimum of three years experience in the field of early childhood education, including working with young children (birth-12 years) with special needs and their families in early learning environments such as: Child Care, Early On Centres, Drop-In Programs, Respite Programs, Specialized Agencies / Services. Experience in consultation and teaching adults would be an asset. Job Summary: Serve as a special needs resource consultant to early childhood settings to support children 0-12 years of age with a variety of special support needs. Responsibilities: Identifies and liaises with community services available to children and their families in the area of Early Childhood Services. Provides support services to child, family and community settings. Promotes public awareness of Community Living Toronto and ConnectABILITY. Collaborates with other geographic networks and community agencies in the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of the training needs of staff, parents and others. Participates as a member of the intake team (internal and external). Provides recommendations to community settings and familiarity regarding strategies for enhancing child and/or family development. Provides training to early childhood professionals, parents and others. Supervises students completing field placement. Applicant should be able to work within a temporary assignment (one or two years). Application Apply by submitting an up-to-date Cover Letter and Resume to: #J-18808-Ljbffr