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Join our award-winning Team at CHSW and become part of our 120 year legacy of helping children and their families! Winner of the "Inspiring Our Next Generation" award for Seattle Met magazines 2015 Light a Fire awards, we're recognized as doing critical work for children in Seattle and beyond. A leader and a voice for kids since 1896, CHSW stands as a premier service provider to ensure the safety, security, and success of Washington States children. We develop healthy kids, create strong families, build engaged communities, and speak and advocate for children. All kids deserve a loving, nurturing home where they can learn and thrive. Your work at CHSW can help make this possible! With 11 locations throughout Washington, we boast one of the states most robust family service networks.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Plans and implements comprehensive child development services to children and parents enrolled in program. Provides a range of family support and advocacy services. Conducts child development screening and assessments; develops individualized learning plans for children. Conducts weekly home visits and participates periodically in Play & Learn groups. Develops Family Partnership Agreements; assists in planning and implementation of parent education activities; participates in team meetings to implement goal-oriented family plans. Assists families with community resources; refers families to community services as needed. Completes documentation of services to meet Performance Standards and CHSW requirements. Provides support and mentoring to other team members. Has access to protected healthcare information (PHI) or confidential identifiable information (CII), both paper and electronic, as necessary, to perform related job duties and responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Home Visiting:
Develops a regular schedule of home visits and home-based activities to meet program standards. Prepares and implements lesson plans based on each childs developmental needs and to meet Performance Standards and work plan
Interacts positively with children to support their individual learning and meet their social-emotional development by:
Conducts weekly home visits to comply with program and best practice standards.
Develops and maintains a relationship with children and families which is open, friendly, and which encourages involvement in the program through promotion of parent-child bonding and nurturing parent-child relationships
Assists parents to promote feelings of security and trust with their infants and toddlers by being warm, supportive, and comforting, and by establishing strong and caring relationships with them
Assists parents to provide children with developmentally appropriate experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity
Provides services to children with developmental disabilities or medical needs
Developmental Screening and Assessment:
Conducts screenings and/or assessments of children in all developmental areas. Coordinates screening with health professionals to evaluate the childs development to meet program standards. Refers to early intervention services and other appropriate community services, as necessary. Maintains ongoing written documentation of observations/assessments of individual children. Reviews and updates assessments in accordance with program plan and best practice standards
Individualized Learning Plans (ILP):
In accordance with program and best practice standards, develops an ILP for each child based on assessments, screenings, and parental input. Provides a curriculum, a learning environment, and learning activities that is culturally sensitive and relevant to the developmental needs of each child and family, including pre-existing plans
Social and Health Services:
Identifies family strengths and social services needs and interests. In collaboration with the family, develops written Family Partnership Goals, assists the family to meet goals, and works with various community agencies and resources to support the family
Family Support and Parent Involvement: Encourages and supports families in working toward goals which have been collaboratively developed. Provides appropriate referrals, emergency assistance, crisis intervention and support. Participates in planning and attending parent committee meetings and family events throughout the year. Attends Policy Council meetings periodically or as requested
Community Resource and Referral: Be actively aware of existing and new community resources providing child and family services. Maintains working relationships with staff at community agencies. Provides support and appropriate assistance to help families access needed services. Assists families in finding and accessing medical, dental and mental health homes for children and adult family members
Transition Services:
Conducts program orientation visits with family and child to acquaint them with EHS services and to begin development of a trusting, secure relationship. If the child/family is receiving other services, meets with service providers as the family enters the program to review developmental information. As the child reaches EHS age limits, assists the family to meet the new provider to ensure a smooth transition between programs for children and families
Interdisciplinary Planning: Participate in interdisciplinary planning for children and families, and other cross-component coordination efforts
Record Keeping: Maintains complete, objective, and confidential records for children and families, in accordance with program and best practice standards
Staff Training: Attends regional training, program and other staff in-service training
Supporting New Staff and Volunteers: Provides on the job technical support for new staff members and volunteers
Advocates for the values of a diverse population within CHSW and the Community
Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Home-based CDA credential or comparable , or equivalent coursework as part of an AA or BA degree or equivalent in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, nursing, Family Services or in a field related to early childhood education or human services Allowable substitute: an AA in ECE, human services or nursing and 5 years work experience in a comprehensive preschool program serving low-income families. Or, a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities required.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred
Competence in planning, organizing, scheduling, record keeping and oral and written communications
Knowledge and experience in child development, early childhood education and/or social services; adult learning principles; and family dynamics
Skilled in motivating families, understanding of family support principles, and parenting education. Knowledge effective communication techniques, conflict resolution skills, and adult education practices
Knowledge of community resources and the ability to establish and build collaborative partnerships with community agencies and their staff.
Skilled in establishing relationships with individuals and families that maintain and promote self-respect and encourage independence. Ability to demonstrate acceptance of diverse health and parenting beliefs. Ability to observe and to report objectively on family functioning and progress toward achievement of identified goals. Ability to exercise judgment and to handle stressful circumstances
Training and/or experience in teaching parents how to develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with infants and toddlers
Proof of physical exam (updated every three years), including a one step Mantoux TB skin test prior to start of employment. For those who have previously tested positive, documented proof of treatment from a doctor or a negative chest x-ray must be provided
Proof of CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification is required or obtained within 60 days of hire
HIV/Aids and blood borne pathogen training within 60 days of hire
Obtain a Food Handlers permit within 60 days of hireCompletion of the Criminal History Background Check, agency criminal history declaration form, and if necessary, fingerprinting
Access to a personal vehicle with insurance coverage and have a valid drivers license
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Must possess strong human relations skills to communicate and work effectively within a culturally diverse work environment and community
Proficient in MS Office
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