Resource Consultant

Company: H-N REACH

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Haldimand-Norfolk REACH is a multi-service agency, providing Children’s Mental Health Services, Autism & Behaviour Services, 
Developmental Services, Youth Services, Adult Counselling Services, and several Early Learning Intervention & Care services including 
EarlyON Child & Family Centres and the Community Action Program for Children. 
H-N REACH serves as the Lead Agency for Haldimand Norfolk Children’s Mental Health Services, Coordinated Service Planning and 
the Student Nutrition Program in the Hamilton/Niagara Region. Through our Contact Unit, the agency serves as the single point of 
access for a variety of children’s services. 
H-N REACH is recognized as a local leader in community education, advocacy, inter-sector collaboration and Community Service 
Planning.
Autism & Behaviour Services Unit
Ontario Autism Program
RESOURCE CONSULTANT Ref. #2026-16
Full-time (35 hrs/wk), Permanent, Salaried
Salary: Step 1 $ 44,267 - Step 2 $49,800- Step 3 $ 55,334
Benefits: Comprehensive, Extended Health Benefit Plan includes Health & Dental Benefits & RRSP.
Responsibilities: 
• Carry out functional and standardized assessments, support emerging skills, check for school 
readiness and support child with transition to school 
• Provide input and feedback to the Clinical Supervisor or Autism & Behaviour Services Manager to
formulate behaviour support strategies 
• Lead curriculum-based group programming for children for up to six months before transition to 
school
• Consult with multi-disciplinary and family team members to support children in the program 
• Coordinate and consult with the transition to school process with the family, schools board and other 
supports.
Qualifications: 
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Diploma (or equivalent e.g., a recognized B.A. in Early Childhood 
Education) 
• Registered in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) 
• Resource Teacher Certificate is preferred, or an acceptable combination of post-secondary training 
and work experience related to working with children with special needs
• Knowledge of the Child Care & Early Years Act, 2014, Child, Youth, and Family Services Act, 2017, “How 
Does Learning Happen?” framework, Early Years Policy framework and applicable current research and 
evidence-informed practices 
• Possess skills for completion of developmental assessments and screening tools. Ability to interpret
results, make recommendations and implement plans of action, program planning and service coordination
• Three to five years' experience working with children with special needs
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, program planning and administration skills
• Computer literacy 
• Valid First Aid including infant/child CPR certificate
• Vulnerable Sector Record Check (includes Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check) and Children’s Aid 
Society Declaration/Release
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence, $2 million vehicle liability insurance, clear Driver Abstract and use of 
a vehicle.
Applicants are welcome to email the Director of Early Childhood Services, Tammy West, 
twest@hnreach.on.ca for more information about the benefit package and career growth opportunities, or 
to find out more about working at H-N REACH.
Please submit a cover letter (citing the reference # above) & resume by email to jobs@hnreach.on.ca by 
March 25, 2026 to: 
Lynn Tessaro, Human Resources Manager
Haldimand-Norfolk REACH 
101A Nanticoke Creek Parkway, Townsend, ON, N0A 1S0 
Website: www.hnreach.on.ca
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Please contact us if you require accommodation 
A United Way member Agency