Child Development Specialist, Weekdays, The Lourie Center

Adventist HealthCare • Rockville, MD

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About The Position

The Lourie Center for Children's Social and Emotional Wellness seeks to hire a Child Development Specialist who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. The Lourie Center for Children's Social & Emotional Wellness is a private, non-profit agency with a mission to improve the social and emotional health of young children and their families through prevention, early intervention, education, research and training. This position is in partnership with the Montgomery County Infant and Toddler Program As the Child Development Specialist, you will: 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.

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 or LGPC; LCSW or LCPC preferred.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Nice To Haves

• Minimum licensure of LGSW or LGPC; LCSW or LCPC preferred.

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.

Benefits

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees