Resource Consultant
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Resource Consultant
Temporary full time
HOURS OF WORK: 35 Hours/Day
START DATE/TERM: Immediate – December 31, 2025
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Early Intervention
Position Summary
The Resource Consultant (RC) will provide consultation services, professional development and community education to licensed child care program staff and providers to promote successful inclusion and integration of children with special needs into licensed child care programs. Promote the coordination and development of service to improve access of children with special needs to licensed child care programs.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed child care program staff and providers to develop and implement plans that facilitate inclusion and full participation of children with special needs
- Observe, assess and document children’s strengths, areas of challenge and areas of emerging skills and interests
- Perform developmental screening and observation of children in consultation with parents and child care staff and providers to assist in early identification of a child’s needs
- Plan and deliver training to child care program staff, providers and parents, using a variety of strategies and techniques that build knowledge and skill in prevention, early identification and intervention techniques
- Facilitate access to appropriate community resources for children with special needs.
- Outreach to early years services, including licensed child care programs in the community
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation as required
- Actively participate in inter-agency and service provider initiatives aimed at coordinating services for children and reducing service gaps
- Liaise with representatives from the community, City of Toronto, Children’s Services, and other groups or individuals who support children with special needs and their families
- Advocate on behalf of children with special needs and their families
- Attend agency staff meetings and training, team meetings and special events.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and training.
- Maintain optimal attendance at work.
- Mentor or supervisor students and volunteers.
- Work in compliance with all applicable regulations and laws
- Comply with all Macaulay policies, practices and quality standards
- Work to further Macaulay’s mission, vision, values and strategic directions
- Perform other tasks as delegated or assigned
Qualifications
- Early Childhood Education degree with at least one year of specific special needs training and 2 years experience working with children with special needs
- Member in good standing of the College of Early Childhood Educators
- Proven ability to work effectively with community partners, parents/families, licensed child care staff, home child care providers and children with special needs to achieve integration and established outcomes
- Proven experience leading the development and delivery of professional development workshops to adult audiences with a range of language and literacy levels
- Advanced knowledge and experience in the areas of child development, child guidance and children with special needs
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and listening skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language a definite asset
- Computer literacy required together with proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and email
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective work partnerships with parents/families, colleagues and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities
- Strong understanding of teamwork and the ability to work effectively and contribute to a high performing team
- Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize
- Valid Ontario Driver’s license with access to vehicle required.
- Acceptable Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.
SALARY: Resource Consultant Salary Scale (starting at 31.01/hour- $56,432- 61,390 per annum) with Competitive Benefits Package (health & dental) and paid time off entitlements (starting at 20 vacation days & 3 float days)
THIS POSITION IS WITHIN THE CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT.
Internal candidates: Apply through the Internal Career Centre on ADP Sign In | ADP WFNPORTAL .
External candidates: Apply through the Macaulay Job Opportunities Page at Application Period For Cupe Local 2563 Bargaining Unit
August 28, 2025 – September 4, 2025
DATE POSTED: August 28, 2025
Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group.
Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted by the agency regarding a career opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This job posting is available in alternate formats upon request.
Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.
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Company
Macaulay Centres for Children
Location
Toronto
Country
Canada
Salary
125.000
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