Child Development Specialist – Weekdays

Child Development Specialist – Weekdays

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work or related field
• Minimum of two years’ experience with children, preferably birth to four years old
• Minimum licensure of LGSW, LGPC, LCSW or LCPC preferred
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Ability to work with families from various ethnic and socio-economic groups
• Ability to collaborate with other professionals on multidisciplinary teams
• Solid understanding of family centered practice and family coaching model preferred
• Knowledge of typical child development

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling eligibility and family assessments.
• Provide family counseling and training to address the social emotional need of children utilizing a family coaching model.
• Educate families about MCITP services and obtain background information as needed for assessment report.
• Participate in eligibility and family assessments and assist in the development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Administer social emotional assessment tools, interpret results and write reports. Conduct clinical observations in homes, childcare centers and the community.
• Provide service coordination to families and collaborate with other professionals on multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with community partners such as Child Welfare Services and Early Head Start regarding support for children and families.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum licensure of LGSW, LGPC, LCSW or LCPC preferred
• Solid understanding of family centered practice and family coaching model preferred