JOB TITLE:  SUPPORTED CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ASSISTANT
REGULAR PART-TIME
Internal and External posting
Starbright is committed to hiring based on merit, and encourage applications from all persons congruent with the principles of the Human Rights Code of British Columbia. Hiring on merit ensures that we have a strong, neutral workforce that is able to provide excellent service to our clients. Our application and hiring processes
are non-partisan, fair, consistent and transparent.
DEPARTMENT: Supported Child Development
EXTENDED POSTING PERIOD: January 29, 2019 to February 11, 2019 at 4:00 pm or until position is filled
COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT: Community Social Services General Services Collective Agreement
UNION STATUS: Health Sciences Association of BC
Regular part-time
START DATE: As soon as possible
END DATE: ongoing
HOURS OF WORK: As assigned, up to 35 hours a week. A typical work day occurs between the hours of 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Top-up and staff meeting hours up to 40 hours per week as per Local Issues. Schedules are based on hours of work – client or location may vary.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Early learning centres, daycares, and after school programs within the boundaries of the Central Okanagan, as assigned.
HOURLY RATE: $18.15 – $21.14 as per JJEP Grid 10 of the Collective Agreement, April 1, 2018. On April 1, 2019, this wage range will increase to $19.45 – $22.65 per hour, dependent on Grid Step.
BENEFITS: Upon qualification, a benefit package will be provided in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Upon meeting the pre-requisites, this position will be eligible for the Municipal Pension Plan
JOB SUMMARY: The Supported Child Development Program Assistant provides extra staffing in community-based early learning centres in order to promote the inclusion of children ages 0 to 12 with developmental needs. Our support staff works hard to ensure that children are included within their preschool or daycare settings. Development needs may include complex behaviour, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder, or deaf or hard of hearing.
QUALIFICATIONS:  Successful completion of a program in Early Childhood Education
 Current Community Care First Aid Certificate
 The candidate must meet criteria set by Community Care Facilities Branch (Licensing) and hold a current BC License to Practice as an Early Childhood
Special Educator
 Experience working with young children with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors.
 Must have access to reliable vehicle and have a valid current B.C. Driver’s License
 Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
 Employment in this position is contingent upon a successful Criminal Record Check clearance. As per the Criminal Records Review Act, “Individuals working
with children or vulnerable adults directly or potentially have unsupervised access to children or vulnerable adults must authorize a Criminal Record Check
for their employer or authorized organization.”
Please submit your letter of interest & resume to the attention of: Terri Nakayama, Human Resources via email to humanresources@starbrightokanagan.ca
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

JOB TITLE:  BEHAVIOUR INTERVENTIONIST – CASUAL POSITION
Internal and External Posting
Starbright is committed to hiring based on merit, and encourage applications from all persons congruent with the principles of the Human Rights Code of British Columbia. Hiring on merit ensures that we have a strong, neutral workforce that is able to provide excellent service to our clients. Our application and hiring processes are non-partisan, fair, consistent and transparent.
DEPARTMENT: Autism Department
POSTING PERIOD: February 8 – February 22, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. or until position is filled
COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT: Community Social Services General Services Collective Agreement – This posting is a union position and requires union membership
STATUS: Casual
START DATE: As soon as possible
END DATE: ongoing
HOURS OF WORK: Varies by the demands of the program
HOURLY RATE: $18.47/hour – $21.51/hour as per Grid 10 in the General Services Collective Agreement
JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Autism Program Consultants, the Team Leader, and/or the Behaviour Consultant, the Behaviour Interventionist implements a one to one intervention program, developed by a multidisciplinary team for children with an autism
spectrum disorder (ASD)
QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Knowledge Diploma in the Human Service field, with a preference for Early Childhood Education, is required. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
Experience / Other requirements
 Two years of related experience required
 Valid current BC Driver’s License / Access to reliable transportation
 Valid current First Aid Certificate
 Employment in this position is contingent upon a successful Criminal Record Check clearance. As per the Criminal Records Review Act, “Individuals working with children or vulnerable adults directly or potentially have unsupervised access to children or vulnerable adults must authorize a Criminal Record Check for their
employer or authorized organization.”
Other duties as required – refer to Behaviour Interventionist, Job Description for complete listing
Please submit your letter of interest & resume to the attention of: Terri Nakayama, Human Resources via email to humanresources@starbrightokanagan.ca