Position Responsibilities:
- Provide support and education regarding fetal, infant and toddler development, and parenting skills using a research-based model and curriculum.
- Develop and implement individualized and developmentally appropriate plans for each child and family that meets program standards and the family’s needs. This includes assessing the family’s overall strengths and needs, while making appropriate community referrals as necessary.
- Complete assessments and screenings to aid in working with the families and identifying their strengths/needs.
- Complete official case notes/documentation.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Child & Family Studies, Human Services, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, or closely related field.
- A valid driver’s license, vehicle, and insurable driving record.
- Experience working with children and families & knowledge of infant and child development. *Community/ In home experience a plus.*
- Ability to work in culturally diverse households and communities
- High degree of initiative and independent judgement.
- Ability to demonstrate a high attention to detail and good follow-up skills. Must be self-motivated, proactive, and solution focused. Must be able to consistently meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and create your own schedule- utilizing flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home at times.
- Ability to develop and maintain consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with very young children and their parents.
- Open to reflective practice (ie: has capacity for introspection, communicates awareness of self in relation to others, recognizes the value of supervision, etc.)
GCBHS incorporates principles of trauma-informed care in all areas of our services, Trauma informed care includes cultural sensitivity and emphasizes a safe and respectful environment for all clients and staff. Experience and/or training in these principles and in trauma treatment is valued in applicants.
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