Overview
The Day Home Consultant provides agency support to day home educators in providing trustworthy, well-rounded childcare that prioritizes all aspects of development. This role involves home approvals, mentorship, and support visits with educators in their home on a regular basis to ensure Government of Alberta and Agency standards met.
Note: This position is eligible for the Alberta government wage top up funding for Early Childhood Educators.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
- Conduct regular scheduled and unscheduled home visits with Day Home Educators to provide support, guidance, and mentorship, following the Family Day Home Standards for Alberta
- Conduct in-home inspections to monitor programs for compliance with Ministry and Agency standards
- Support Educators in maintaining compliance of standards and ensuring a safe and caring environment for children in their care
- Implement necessary actions required to remedy non-compliances in a timely manner, in consultation with the Supervisor, Day Homes
- Assist Educators in arranging back-up care for clients
- Provide support and resource materials to Educators
- Assist with programming for children
- Identify and implement individual Educator training plans
- Support and monitor individual progress of Educator, documenting Educator feedback/input on visit reports
- Assist with matching client families and Educators
- Update and maintain all Databases, contact logs, and tracking tools, to ensure they are current and accurate
- Maintain Educator files and Government Portal
- Maintain personal records (e.g., hours and mileage, expenses, etc.)
- Facilitate training opportunities for Educators and clients through workshops and in- home training
- Provide appropriate resources to Educators
- Plan monthly schedule of home visits
- Provide input on programs, policies, and goals for the Agency
- Provide feedback to client families on the developmental progress of their children and the status of their child’s care in the home
- Liaise between agency staff, educators, and client families
- Represent Agency at public functions, as required
- Publish monthly newsletters and distribute newsletters
- Meet regularly with Day Homes team
- Provide and request feedback from Day Homes team on areas like planning, issue resolution, and program development
- Regularly communicate and provide updates to the Day Homes team and Supervisor, Day Homes
- Share resources and materials with Day Homes team
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Day Homes
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Early Childhood Educator, Level 2 or Level 3
- A post-secondary diploma / degree in a related field would be preferred
- 5 years’ related experience working in childcare
- Alberta Health Services Food Safety and Sanitation an asset
- Complete knowledge and proficiency in the Educator and Client Handbooks, current Alberta Day Home Standards, and Radiance Family Day Homes Policy and Procedures
- Childcare Expertise: Proficient in providing trustworthy, inclusive, regulated, and caring home-based programs
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 356 Suite, including: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email
- Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care and proven skills to work with vulnerable population are required
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to lead change and adapt in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment
- Ability to support and develop clients
- Must have a cheerful outlook and be amiable
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills
- Effective time and task management, organizational skills and detail oriented
- Safety conscious with keen observational skills
- Collaborative team player who can also work independently and engage professionally with colleagues, clients, and the public
MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Clear Police Security Check with Vulnerable Sector Check & Transparent Child Intervention Check to be maintained
- Valid First Aid certificate including infant and child CPR
- Regular and consistent access to a reliable vehicle for company use
- Must have a valid Alberta Driver’s license and be able to maintain $2 million Vehicle Liability Insurance and must provide clear drivers abstract
- Standing, bending, crouching, and lifting required (up to 30lbs)
- Mon – Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm and available during Educators’ Day home hours to conduct visits including evenings and weekends
- This role is eligible for Hybrid Remote work
Radiance is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $33,570.00-$39,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Describe your complete knowledge
