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Employment Opportunities

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Child Development Specialist:

 

G.R.I.T. Calgary Society is presently looking to hire a Part Time Child Development Specialist (1:1 aide to work directly with a child) starting as soon as possible. This position is 5 afternoons a week in the SE quadrant of Calgary. 

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The successful candidate will: 

  • ​Provide children with quality Early Childhood experiences to support the child's individual learning and development through active participation in everyday natural routines of home, community and or school.   

  • Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to meet the unique needs of the child and family. 

 

Job Requirements: 

  • ​Education - Diploma in Rehabilitation Services or Early Childhood Development or related field. (Equivalencies will be considered) 

  • Experience - minimum of 1 year work experience with children with special needs, preferably children of preschool age (2.8 to 6 years of age), working with children both in their home and community settings 

  • Experience working with children with complex medical needs 

  • Current Certification in Infant Child Emergency First Aid CPR 

  • Clear Criminal Record Check 

  • Valid Driver's License, proof of Insurance and reliable vehicle for transporting children if applicable  

  • Drivers Abstract required if transporting children 

 

Related Knowledge and Skills: 

  • Knowledge of theory and principles of child development​  

  • An understanding of "learning through play" philosophy  

  • An understanding of purpose and procedures of data collection 

  • Good interpersonal communication skills 

  • An ability to adapt to changing situations 

  • An understanding of the Consultative Model 

 

​Please send your resume to:

Paula Carby

Executive Director G.R.I.T. Calgary Society

paula@gritcalgarysociety.com 

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Certificated Teacher:

 We are currently not seeking Certificated Teachers to join our team.

 

 SLP's PT's and OT's:

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G.R.l.T. Calgary Society is a long-standing program of excellence, meeting the diverse needs of preschool children with developmental disabilities in and around the Calgary area.  This Alberta Education funded program provides specialized and individualized home, school and community-based education.   The GRIT team includes OT, PT, SLP, Teacher, Vision Support Facilitator. 

 

GRIT Calgary Society is presently looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team in September 2024. This position is 20 hours per week and will follow the CBE school year, September 2024- June 2025. Salary will be comparable with CHRA scales.  

Job responsibilities include:  

 

  • Assessment, intervention, and consultation with children who have a range of difficulties including, but not limited to: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Neuromotor and Neuromuscular disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and children who are medically fragile.  

  • Support members of the child’s team to build their capacity to support the needs and programming of the children on your caseload. 

  • Support families with strategies and recommendations that support the child’s language delay. 

  • Participate in IPP meetings and work collaboratively with other members of the team. 

  • Regularly complete therapy notes, monitor goals and complete reports as required and maintain the required standard of ACSLPA 

  • Implementation of SLP programs during home and preschool visits, in consultation with parents and Child Development Specialists.  

 

Qualifications needed:  

  • Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology 

  • Registered with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists (ACSLPA) 

  • minimum of 3 years of pediatric experience  

  • experience working with children with special needs  

  • strong written and verbal communication skills 

  • personal vehicle for travel within Calgary and to neighboring communities  

  • a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector check 

 

Please send your resume to: 

Paula Carby 

Executive Director G.R.I.T. Calgary Society 

paula@gritcalgarysociety.com 

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 Volunteer Opportunities:

 

 Please reach out to Annette Eckel - Program Administrator  annette@griticalgarysociety.com for possible Volunteer positions. 

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 Click here For more information about our program.

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