Child Development Therapist

SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH • Los Angeles, CA

9d • $70,304 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Child Development Therapist (CDT) will support the growth and development of SPY’s clinical programming by offering services responsive to the needs of transitional age youth who are pregnant and/or parenting and their children. The CDT will provide child and family services, education, training, consultation, and referrals to support families in meeting their goals.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Child Development, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, or a related field required.
• Valid registration with the BBS as an ASW, AMFT, or APCC required, with a practice specialty in child therapy.
• At least 2 years of experience working with infants and toddlers and their families.
• Knowledge of child development, sexual and reproductive health, prenatal and post-partum health, intimate partner violence, harm reduction, and intergenerational trauma.
• Excellent verbal de-escalation and crisis response skills.
• Commitment to inclusive and restorative justice practices, anti-racism, social justice, and trauma-informed care.
• Cultural sensitivity, responsiveness, and humility.
• High level of personal accountability for the quality and impact of work; a self-starter who is prepared to drive innovative solutions for an emerging organization and an openness to learning.
• An ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires effective collaboration with a variety of individuals, departments, and organizations, as well as the capacity to work independently.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of child and dependent adult abuse mandated reporting laws.
• Applicants are required to provide a copy of their driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles, along with a copy of their valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Job offers are contingent upon a satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience working with transitional age youth, preferred.
• Excellent skills in rapport building and collaborative practices with parents.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to develop, innovate, and grow SPY’s Pregnant and Parenting (P&P) Program in alignment with SPY’s Strategic Plan.
• Outreach and engage transitional age youth who are pregnant and parenting.
• Provide child and parent therapy services at our drop-in Center (Venice, CA), at our family housing sites (Inglewood, CA), and as needed in community settings.
• Develop and facilitate therapeutic groups, educational workshops, developmentally appropriate activities, and family connection events.
• In collaboration with parents, facilitate developmental assessments with children and provide guidance to parents and team on interpreting assessment outcomes.
• Provide referrals and support families in resource connection and navigation.
• Collaborate with members to develop care plans designed to meet child and parent goals, utilize clinically appropriate trauma-informed interventions, and document progress.
• Support SPY programs in developing inclusive spaces for families that promote connection, health and wellness, and positive social and emotional development.
• Ensure services with youth and families are strengths based, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed.
• Contribute to clinical case conferences at the drop-in center and family housing sites.
• Design and facilitate training for staff related to child development.
• Complete documentation, activity tracking, and outcome reporting in a timely manner.
• In collaboration with P&P Team, manage inventory and dissemination of supplies for the P&P Program.
• Advocate and build community partnerships by attending external community meetings and events.
• Work collaboratively across internal departments and assist with general SPY programming as needed.
• Work within established legal and ethical guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization.

Benefits

• comprehensive health coverage
• 403b with agency contribution
• ample paid time off
• professional development opportunities that are tailored to your individual career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level