Child Development Specialist

Odyssey House•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey House is looking for a Full-Time Child Development Specialist! Summary: Odyssey House's Mission is "Empowering people to heal and build better lives." We are dedicated to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives through effective substance abuse treatment, prevention, and mental health services. Our programs address education, job skills, healthcare, sober housing, behavioral management, and aftercare support to ensure lifelong success. We are proud to be the largest treatment provider in Utah, with the most innovative programs available. ‘We Are Recovery,’ and we mean it with all our hearts. Job Location: Salt Lake City Pay: $17.00/hourly Schedule: Hours will be Monday - Friday, 8:45 am - 5:15 pm, with a 1/2 hour lunch break. No weekends. Training provided. Full-Time Benefits Include: $9,000/year tuition eligibility Paid continuing education/training opportunities Monthly incentives and awards Casual dress and atmosphere Health insurance: medical, dental, vision, FSA, long & short-term disability Competitive 403b Match after 1 year Accrue up to 34 paid days off annually Wellness perk: convert ½ of unused sick time to vacation at year-end Sabbatical program after 5 years of service (we pay you to take a vacation!) On-demand pay – access earned wages early (conditions apply) Extra time off & gift packages for employees after 90 days 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and more

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be able to pass a background check
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must LOVE children! You must be patient, kind, and compassionate
Have at least one year of experience working in childcare, daycare or teaching (preferred)
Please note that our interview process requires an in-person interaction with the children in our facility and must be conducted on-site at Children's Services
Must maintain a drug-free lifestyle
Ability to maintain clear and consistent professional boundaries with clients
Must agree to employment eligibility requirements
Must complete all required new hire training and become CPR and First Aid certified before first shift (training provided)
Must be able to complete all new hire requirements and training
Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, fingerprinting, applicable sex offender registry screenings for Adult Residential roles, and other position-related verifications.
Roles requiring driving are subject to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review and valid Utah driver’s license.
All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high-quality client care within the scope of the assigned position.
Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding the following: Specific job positions, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and staff.
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs., drive (or adequate alternate transportation), sit for prolonged periods, and perform light to moderate physical activity at times.

Nice To Haves

Passion for Community Service and helping others to realize their own potential.
Communication Skills to problem solve directly with clients and other staff.
Reliability to fill their support staff shifts and deliver on position responsibilities.
Self-starter qualities to independently address issues and needs in our organization's community.
Teachable - Willingness to learn and grow in their position.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with each child's treatment plan goals and oversee their daily progress
Learn processes, methodology, technologies and consistently follow them
Communicate with Lead Teachers and Clinical Staff as necessary
Produce accurate progress notes on children's daily development
Follow the classroom schedule during the shift
Follow client safety and facility procedures
Learn and adopt client de-escalation techniques and help children express their emotions in an age-appropriate manner.
Document daily feedback logs for parents and communicate any pertinent information to parents and the clinical team regarding the child's needs and progress
Role model parenting skills and positive reinforcement techniques with children for parents of children in our program.
Follow Child Care Licensing Rules and regulations as well as CACFP (Child & Adult Care Food Program) guidelines.
Drive 15 passenger van as needed