Child Family Educator- Community Based

Clayton Early Learning•Denver, CO

31d•$20 - $24

About The Position

This position provides families and students with development information and services to ensure success for individual student's needs. Delivers comprehensive programs and provides training and support to propel students, parents, and families to be effective in meeting their goals and promoting the overall wellbeing and education of the student and the family.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Family Development, or related field required
1+ years of experience in child facing roles
CPR Certification
Pediatric First Aid Certification
Universal Precautions Certification
Valid driver's license with evidence of auto insurance
Maintain all required credential and certifications
Attend professional development for re-credentialing or maintenance of certifications
Pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background checks
Pass a National Sex Offender Registry Check
Strong compassion for children with the ability to interact with children and families in a positive manner
Experience with and/or knowledge of different cultures and demonstrated ability to adapt to a variety of diverse audiences
Ability to problem solve and create effective solutions for unanticipated challenges
Ability to identify and resolve conflict; ability to remain calm and to calm others in stressful or confrontational situations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; can interpret and understand basic information as well as prepare and transmit it to diverse groups
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to be patient and supportive with the approach on the learning process
Planning and time management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other teaching software

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Implements programs to meet student's needs and ensures parents are involved in the student's development; conducts ongoing assessments and maintains documentation of the student's progress; performs developmental screening of all students; develops weekly plans from results of ongoing assessment
Implements case management and support to families; facilitates the identification of family's personal and family goals; completes and monitors the family partnership agreement; refers students showing delays for developmental screenings
Functions as a service planner for families; provides information to them on child development, health education, etc.; provides crisis intervention to families around child abuse, domestic violence, emergency food, housing needs, etc.; communicates program expectations and goals
Coordinates opportunities for family participation in parent meetings, volunteer opportunities, events, etc.; plans and carries out events including such details as room reservation, speakers, activities for families, childcare, transportation, etc.
Conducts home visits and works with internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate program and support services are established for each student; continually evaluates ways to best serve families
Creates and provides reports, tools or forms to families or internal stakeholders; maintains accurate documentation of caseload
Communicates regularly and works in an Interdisciplinary manner with parents and internal stakeholders
Partners with families to ensure student attendance is 85% or better
Assists the internal team in implementing behavior strategies and plans with parents as needed
Provides support and/or coverage to the classroom as needed
Collaborates with health service staff to monitor compliance with health requirements; guides families in the acquisition and use of medical and dental services
Completes and monitors all forms, tools, program documentation etc. in a timely manner and in compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements
Provides regular objective case notes and records of contact and communications with families in COPA