Position: IDP Consultant

Location: Parksville, Vancouver Island, B.C.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Full Time Temporary to March 31, 2025

Salary: Grid 14-P-IDC $38.68 - $47.20

We are looking for an IDP Consultant to join our Sources Oceanside team! The IDP Consultant provides services to families with infants, birth to 3 years of age who are delayed in one or more areas of development, at risk for delay or have an identified condition. These include assessment, treatment planning and implementation of established goals, resource information, referral and support within the early intervention/prevention principles and practices of a family centered philosophy. Some lifting is required to effectively carry out the duties of the position.

This position entails working outside regular office hours and may include evenings and weekends to meet the needs of infants and their families. Home visits are required.

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, LGBTQ2S+, 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 the CDS Team Leader, the IDP Consultant is a temporary employee of Sources Community Resources

Qualifications:

• A degree in nursing, pediatric developmental therapy (i.e.: OT/PT/ST), social work, education, or a related field in child development or the equivalent education and a minimum of 5 years direct service experience relating to competency in early intervention principles and practices in working with developmentally delayed infants, their families, and other professionals.
• Group facilitation skills.
• Competency in documentation that meets the required accreditation standards.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize work and be self-motivated to initiate projects.
• Good organization, time, and general management skills.
• Current first aid certification.
• Criminal record check and drivers abstract.
• Must have current BC Driver‘s License and reliable transportation.

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

Start Date: ASAP

Benefits (if applicable):

• 100% employer paid coverage for extended health and dental
• Long term disability, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage
• Employee & Family Assistance plan
• Pension plan
• Generous paid time off

Closing Date: Until filled