Home Intervention Worker
at Ministry of Education
Bermuda
The Ministry of Education and Development has a vacancy for the post of Home Intervention Worker at the Child Development Programme.
Working under the direction of the Portage Programme supervisor the post holder will deliver treatment services in the Portage Programme, a home teaching and family support programme for preschool children who are developmentally delayed, and their families. The postholder also collaborates and consults with relevant professionals regarding clients and families. As requested, also undertakes duties, including developmental screenings.
Duties and responsibilities of the post include, but are not limited to:
· analyzing the needs of the assigned children and their families; effectively developing and recommending individualised programme goals and plans, in full consultation with family;
· administering the recommended plans with the children and their families, via home visiting;
· collaborating with the relevant professionals involved with the clients to provide coordinated trans-disciplinary service as required;
· identifying and coordinating relevant professional and community resources necessary to enhance the optimal development of the children and to support the parents; and
· administering developmental screening tests for children 24-30 months of age.
Applicants must possess a Masters degree, or equivalent in Special Education or a Masters degree in Child Development or a related field with at least two courses in special education together with at least two (2) years of experience working with young children and families.
Experience with children with special needs is a strong asset. The work is done on a school year basis with a flexible work week which includes evening work. The successful applicant must provide his/her own transportation and will be reimbursed for mileage.
*Pro-rated salary = $71,891- $77,382
Ref: 5050/17/1406/RA
Closing date: 10 March, 2010
To apply:
Any persons wishing to be considered for any of the positions advertised below may apply by completing an application form, which is available at the Department of Human Resources, 3rd Floor, Ingham and Wilkinson Building, 129 Front Street, Hamilton HM 12. Alternatively, the application form maybe downloaded from our website at www.gov.bm (please view this site for further details on terms of employment with the Government).
Completed application together with copies of academic/professional qualifications, must be submitted quoting the appropriate reference number, to the Secretary of the Public Service Commission, at the above address, before the specified closing period.
Attention is drawn to the provisions of the Public Service Commission Regulations whereby any person who canvasses any member of the Legislature in connection with the appointment of any person to any office shall be disqualified for appointment.