Supported Child Development Consultant at Sunshine Coast Community Services Society

Position Title: Supported Child Development Consultant (SCD)

Location: Sechelt – In-office

Employment Type: Full-Time, Term, 35 hours per week (Parental Leave Coverage)

Compensation: $40.48-$42.49/hr

About Community Services

Since 1974, Sunshine Coast Community Services Society has been at the heart of creating positive change for people on the Sunshine Coast. With a legacy built on care, dedication, and adaptability, we proudly offer over 30 impactful programs across the region. Our work spans four vital areas: Community Action and Engagement, Together Against Violence, Child and Family Counselling, and Family, Youth, and Children’s Services.

Guided by our core values—social justice, interdependence, diversity, compassion, and respect—we are driven to empower individuals and strengthen our community. We’re seeking passionate, values-driven individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of others. If that sounds like you, join us and be part of our meaningful journey!

About The Role

As a Supported Child Development (SCD) Consultant, you will focus on facilitating the inclusion of children who require additional support. This role involves developing individualized plans in conjunction with parents, childcare educators, and other community professionals. You will support families in making childcare decisions and provide assistance to childcare educators. Additionally, you will collaborate with community child development services to promote the inclusion of children in childcare settings. The SCD Consultant operates with a strength-based approach to service delivery and reports to the Supported Child Development Lead.

What You’ll Do

Child, Family and Childcare educator Support:

• Facilitates the development and implementation of individualized service plans for children that are child-specific, family-centered, and developmentally appropriate, reflecting the choices and priorities identified by their families.
• Conducts observations and gathers information on children requiring support. Determines the type and level of support needs in accordance with SCCSS, SCD, and MCFD guidelines, policies, and procedures, in consultation with families, childcare educators, and professionals. Tools used may include the Family Support Guide, Childcare Support Guide, Waitlist Tool, and developmental assessments such as the ASQ.
• Identifies and discusses the need for a childcare plan (as per VCH Licensing) for children with additional support needs and helps determine the extra support required in the childcare setting.
• Manages a waitlist using the SCD Waitlist Priority Tool.
• Effectively communicates, negotiates, and mediates support and funding decisions.
• Supports childcare educators in developing and implementing inclusive philosophies, practices, policies, and procedures. Provides on-site child-specific training, consultation, and modeling of strategies, and shares information about childcare and community resources.
• Assists families in accessing services and developing self-advocacy skills.
• Evaluates children’s progress, reviews levels of support needs, updates individual goals/plans, and ensures services remain coordinated, appropriate, and accessible.
• Develops and provides training and informational resources to families, childcare providers, and the community on topics related to inclusive childcare, both individually and through group presentations or workshops.
• Ensures service delivery is consistent with agency mandates and compliant with legal, contractual, financial, and other requirements.
• Physically able to carry out duties of the position
  
  

Community Collaboration:

• Collaborates with health, education, and community service providers to offer a multidisciplinary approach to supporting children and families.
• Supports and facilitates transitions to and from the SCD program.
• Assists the SCD Lead in maintaining a resource library for families, educators, and caregivers.
  
  

Planning and Program Administration:

• Prepares clear, concise documentation and questionnaires.
• Collaborates with the SCD Lead to establish standards and accountability mechanisms, including logic models, monitoring frameworks, and evaluation processes.
• Maintains accurate client records and documentation according to SCCSS policies and program guidelines.
  
  

Professional Development and Organizational Engagement:

• Collaborates with other SCCSS programs to enrich service delivery.
• Maintains awareness of demographic and socio-economic factors in the community and works to reduce barriers to services.
• Adheres to SCCSS, MCFD, and SCD confidentiality policies.
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of SCCSS, including participating in organization-wide initiatives.
• Supports onboarding and training of new consultants.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with accreditation standards, including CARF requirements.
• Stays informed about SCCSS programs and services.
• Performs other related duties as required to support the efficient operation of the organization.
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Special Education, or a related field such as Child & Youth Care, with 3–5 years’ experience in inclusive childcare settings. Alternatively, an IDP/SCD certificate or diploma from UBC with 5+ years of relevant experience may be accepted.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic client record systems.
• Strong written communication and accurate typing skills.
  
  

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive and Transparent Compensation: We value fairness and clarity in our wages.
• Wellness and Flexibility: Receive special leave annually for wellness, personal needs, and more.
• Professional Development Support: Paid memberships for professional designations and plenty of opportunities for growth.
• Community Impact: Be part of meaningful work that makes a real difference.
• Team Connection: Participate in our annual Off-Site Team Building Day with fun, engaging activities that foster collaboration and connection.
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• A Class 5 driver’s license is required to travel to different sites or meetings.
• Criminal Record Check (CRC) clearance is required for working with vulnerable populations.
• This is an in-office position.
  
  

How To Apply

Please include your resume as a part of your application.

We are committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any part of the application process, please contact [email protected]

“We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.”