Regional Municipality of York·Vaughan, Ontario
Provide special needs resourcing support to licensed Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) providers for children from birth to school entry, and short-term support to after school programs up to age 13.
Support successful inclusion of children with special needs into licensed ELCC settings through direct and indirect services that foster independence, engagement, and social relationships.
Review referrals, contact customers, orient them to services, obtain consents, and review eligibility.
Gather information to develop Individual Program Plans (IPP) by interviewing educators and meeting with families to discuss priorities.
Meet with the child’s team to formalize IPPs, review/update plans every 6 months or as required, and ensure goals remain relevant.
Identify ELCC classroom and educator-based needs and develop Classroom Plans with educators.
Refer to Resources for Inclusion Support in Early Learning Settings (R.I.S.E) and support implementation through internal processes/partners.
Conduct virtual and in-person visits and collaborate on intervention mechanisms related to IPP outcomes.
Provide updates on visits and support by sharing documentation with customers.
Work with York Region supervisor to achieve and maintain York Region fidelity on Routine-Based Interviewing.
Support transition to school by attending meetings, completing reports, and sharing information as required.
Liaise with other professionals and partner agency staff to coordinate service options for referrals.
Support licensed after school ELCC programs with short-term in-person/virtual consultation sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Title Early Interventionist - Inclusion Support Services (ISS) Status Temporary Full-Time Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months 5 Type of Position a Replacement Start Date Immediate Salary Per hour Salary Grade $47.68 - $51.82 Department York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Social Services Location Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA SS EarlyInt&ChildCare Vaughan - 9060 Jane Street - Vaughan, ON L4K 0G5 CA (Primary) Job Description (E) ABOUT US Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
This position is responsible for providing special needs resourcing support to licensed Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) providers primarily for children from birth to school entry, with some additional supports to after school programs for children up to age 13. Responsibilities include supporting the successful inclusion of children with special needs into licensed ELCC settings by providing both direct and indirect service that foster the child’s independence, engagement and social relationships and promote inclusionary practices within ELCC classrooms. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Understands typical and atypical child development and related health implications to provide appropriate early intervention services and supports.
Reviews referral to ELCC programs assigned to caseload, contacts customer(s), orients them to services, obtains consents as required and reviews eligibility.
Gathers information to develop an Individual Program Plan (IPP) by interviewing educators regarding a child’s functioning within daily routines and meets with families to discuss priorities areas, as appropriate.
Meets with child’s team to formalize IPP including feasibility of goals and what routines goals will be implemented; reviews/updates plan every 6 months or as required with the child’s team.
Reviews goals and aspects of plan at every visit for relevance and updating.
Identifies ELCC classroom and educator-based needs and develops a Classroom Plan with educators.
Refers programs to Resources for Inclusion Support in Early Learning Settings (R.I.S.E) to promote inclusive practices and works with internal processes/partners to support implementation.
Conducts virtual and in person visits, using a Collaborative Consultation to Child Care coaching model of service delivery and collaborates on intervention mechanisms related to the IPP outcomes.
Provides updates on visits and support to ELCC’s through sharing of documentation with customers.
Works with York Region supervisor to achieve and maintain York Region fidelity on Routine-Based Interviewing.
Supports the transition to school process by attending meetings, completing reports, sharing information, as required.
Liaises with other professionals such as Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech-Language Pathologists and partner agency staff to facilitate/coordinate service options available for referrals.
Supports licensed after school ELCC programs by providing short term in person/virtual consultation sessions.
Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Community College Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or approved equivalent combination of education and experience) AND a one-year post graduate Resource Teacher certificate.
Minimum two (2) years experience working with families/community with children (ages 0-13) with special needs.
Experience developing and implementing Individual Program Plans.
Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license and reliable vehicle for corporate business.
Understanding of typical/atypical development.
Ability to travel to offsite locations as required
Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in Early Childhood Education or approved equivalent combination of education and experience AND a one year post graduate Resource Teacher certificate.
Minimum two (2) years experience in working with families/community with children (ages 0-13) with special needs and experience developing and implementing Individual Program Plans.
Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
Understanding of typical/atypical development to support developmental progress and practices.
Ability to travel to offsite locations, as required. *Hiring for casual and temporary positions at various locations Council Approval Date Scheduled Weekly Hours 35 Scheduled Shifts 08:30 - 16:30 Operational Hours Close Date September 7, 2026 # of Hires Needed 1 Union CUPE Local 4900 Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above. All employment opportunities are recorded on a 24-Hour Career Line and may be accessed by calling 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75508. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, York Region uses email as the primary means of communication with candidates and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. Please ensure your email address is up to date, checked frequently (including your spam folder), and accepts messages from unknown users. York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity, aiming to build a qualified workforce that reflects the population we serve. Should you require an accommodation under the Human Rights Code during the recruitment and selection process, including accessible formats and communication supports, please email careers@york.ca or call 1-877-464-9675 extension 75506. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment processes and throughout employment. Click here for more details on Benefits and Perks.
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Market context
In Ontario, Early Interventionist roles in Inclusion Support Services are typically sought by candidates with early childhood and special-needs experience, especially those who can work with families and community partners. These positions are competitive because they combine a college-level ECE background, a Resource Teacher certificate, and practical experience supporting children ages 0-13. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then tailor your application to show inclusive practice and family collaboration.