JOB SUMMARY :
Provide direct service to children and families. Assist classroom staff with the day-to-day management of children in need of additional social-emotional support.
CHILDREN SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITY : Responsible for child supervision and for keeping children safe.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Collaborate with staff to improve the classroom climate and instruction by utilizing child screening results, child outcome data, and program quality assessment results.
- Develop relationships with staff and families to model and coach positive trauma-responsive interactions and effective guidance behavior.
- Ensure and monitor compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
- Monitor and support classrooms with strategies and interventions, and provide resources and training.
- Provide hands-on assistance to classroom staff working with children in need of additional social-emotional support in assigned centers.
- Provide support and advocacy services for parents of children assigned.
- Willingness to enhance job knowledge through training and education as required or necessary.
- Responsible for record-keeping and reporting requirements related to child social-emotional screenings to ensure completion within the required time frame.
- Assist with the development of training and educational materials related to mental health and social-emotional requirements for staff and parents.
Topics may include positive behavior management strategies, trends in mental wellness, trauma-informed care, child social-emotional development, and addressing challenging behaviors.
Monitors and confirms completion of child social-emotional screenings. Provides T / TA as needed to ensure Family Advocates have the proper training to identify resources and referrals as needed to support families.
Available as a resource to provide mental health consultation for areas beyond the scope of the Family Advocate's role.
- Adhere to Alliance for Community Empowerment Inc. policies and procedures related to prevention and response to COVID-19, including participating in training, use of PPE, implementation of universal precautions, social distancing, and keeping the workspace clean.
- Assist with daily health screening and monitoring as related to COVID-19.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or related field plus three years of experience working with children and families in an early childhood setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with young children impacted by trauma and / or social-emotional needs.
- Experience and working knowledge of community-based mental health services.
- Knowledge and experience in data collection and information processes and systems along with knowledge of childcare regulations, and policy and procedure compliance.
- Ability to handle highly stressful and sensitive situations professionally.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of appropriate early childhood practices in early childhood settings.
- Ability to interface with parents, program staff, community partners, and children.
- Must have excellent computer skills and knowledge of various processes including database management, spreadsheet, word processing, internet, and email.
Comprehensive Benefits Package offered!
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THROUGH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION