WHO WE ARE
Centennial Infant and Child Centre (“CICC”) is a Toronto-based non-profit supporting infants and young children with developmental delays or risk for delays. CICC provides individually tailored programs and services for children aged 0–5 and their families, including: in-home Early Intervention (including H2H), an on-site specialized Preschool, and Toronto Children Services’ Every Child Belongs (“ECB”) Resource Consultation program.
The Early Intervention program is a home-visiting service that supports families with children (from birth to daycare or kindergarten entry) who have delays or risk of delays in two or more areas of development. This program empowers parents and caregivers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support their child’s growth, fostering stronger developmental outcomes through hands-on guidance, coaching, and personalized strategies.
Hospital-to-Home (H2H), a sub-program of Early Intervention, supports parents/caregivers in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) during their infant’s prolonged hospitalization. Early Childhood Interventionists begin supporting with families in the hospital setting before discharge, and then continue support in the family’s home, ensuring continuity of care.
KEY APPLICATION DETAILS & APPLICATION INFORMATION
Job Type: Temporary, full-time, 5 days/week, 7.5 hours/day
Term: Minimum anticipated six-month term, with the potential for renewal
Start Date: July 6, 2026
Location: This role primarily involves in-person visits to clients' homes, with additional visits to hospitals and community settings on a less frequent basis. Administrative tasks can be completed remotely. Onsite presence at CICC (1580 Yonge Street) is required approximately 5–6 times per year, as needed by the organization.
Application Deadline: June 12, 2026 | 11:59 PM
WHO WE WANT
Our Early Intervention Program is seeking a seasoned professional with established experience providing developmental support to parents/caregivers in their homes and community settings. The successful candidate will bring practical experience and a strong knowledge base in infant and child development the role, enabling them to transition smoothly into the position and begin meaningfully supporting families soon after onboarding. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently while also valuing collaboration, consultation, and ongoing support from colleagues.
As an ECI, you will provide in-home and community-based support to infants, young children, and their caregivers across Toronto. You will help parents build the confidence and skills to support their child’s development. Fundamental to this work is an exceptional understanding of typical and atypical infant and child development, as well as knowledge of available services and resources in Toronto. Developmental screening, assessment, family service planning, and parent coaching skills are central aspects of the role. Consultation with multi-disciplinary professionals at CICC and in the community is also integral to the job.
This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on coaching, relationship-building, and hands-on problem-solving with families. If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
CORE RESPONSIBLITIES
Reporting to the Manager, Infant and Child Development (ICD) Community Programs, the Early Childhood Interventionist (ECI) performs a variety of duties to support families in optimizing development for infants and children.
Family Support & Development Monitoring
- Visit families in their homes/community to help them understand and regularly monitor their infant/child’s development.
- Support parents/caregivers with areas of concern they have about their infant/child’s development.
- Assess and monitor the infant/child’s development using informal and formal screening tools.
Collaborative Care & Family Service Planning
- Work together with parents/caregivers to create a Family Service Plan that establishes and reviews goals for their infant/child in each area of development.
- Work collaboratively with CICC’s Occupational Therapy Consultants, involving them in family services when needed, with caregiver consent.
- Provide parents with recommendations for encouraging their infant/child’s development between home visits.
- Encourage and support the growth of parental/caregiver confidence and advocacy skills.
- Help families plan their child(ren)’s transition into daycare, school, or other programs.
Communication & Documentation
- Communicate sensitively and respectfully with families.
- Maintain proper documentation of client interactions, and interactions with other health/social service professionals in the community.
- Keep client records secure, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (“PHIPA”).
- Ensure service activity data is logged and up to date in CICC’s client information system.
Community Collaboration & Referrals
- Liaise/Collaborate with other health and social service professionals involved in the family’s care team, such as CICC’s Occupational Therapy Consultants, Community Occupational and Physical Therapists, Public Health Nurses, Social Workers, Children’s Aid Workers, Speech Language Pathologists, Vision and Hearing Specialists, and hospital NICU and follow-up clinics.
- Provide resources and make appropriate referrals to community health professionals for additional services specific to an individual infant/child.
- Guide families to relevant funding opportunities for children with developmental or support needs and offer assistance as needed.
Service Delivery Standards
- Provide Early Intervention service according to Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services (“MCCSS”) ICDP Guidelines.
Professional Development & Team Collaboration
- Participate in regular professional development opportunities as they become available.
- Attend and participate in CICC staff meetings.
- Share learnings and relevant resources from the broader community with the CICC team.
- Participate in internal committees (e.g., Play Group Committee, Newsletter Committee, Shelter Committee, H2H, etc.).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Training
- Diploma or degree (three-year minimum) from a recognized post-secondary institution in social services, developmental services, early childhood education, health care or equivalent, with a focus on early child development.
- Background in nursing or pediatric health care is an asset.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 2 years direct experience in a caregiver coaching and family support role.
Knowledge of Early Child Development
- Excellent understanding of typical and atypical infant and child development, including the effects of prematurity, prenatal substance exposure, developmental delays, trauma, genetic conditions, and neurological disorders, etc.
- Strong knowledge of pediatric services and community resources in Toronto for children requiring developmental support
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail is a must
- Ability to work sensitively and respectfully with diverse cultural groups and intersecting identities
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with families and professionals
- Capacity to work with a high degree of independence
Additional Requirements
- A valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a car are required for efficient daily travel across the city.
- Current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check
APPLY TODAY TO JOIN OUR TEAM!
CICC values the diverse, intersecting identities of our staff, clients, and families. Committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), we welcome applications from individuals who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, and other equity-seeking communities.
Interested and qualified candidates, please submit a resume and cover letter, including at least two references to: [email protected]. Please put “Early Childhood Interventionist” in the subject line.
Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Pay: $52,000.00-$53,000.00 per year
Work Location: On the road
