Child Wellbeing Specialist

Child Development Centers, Inc.•Erie, PA

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About The Position

The Child Wellbeing Specialist will work cooperatively with staff members, according to the Preschool Behavioral Health Flow Chart, to improve the behavioral health of children and foster classroom management within the classroom. The hours for this position are 7:30am-3:00pm, resulting in a 7-hour work day.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Special Education (or related field)
Minimum 2 years of successful experience working with children in an educational environment
Must have basic knowledge of behavior strategies
Must possess or obtain required state and federal clearances
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and families
Proper attendance is required. Employees are expected to arrive on time, every day, able and available to work.
May require travel to other centers within the county

Responsibilities

Assist teaching staff to develop a positive learning environment and improve classroom management
Work with students to improve social/emotional skills such as relationship building, empathy, and communication
Evaluate the social and emotional needs of children in assigned classroom and determine strategies and support when needed
Work collaboratively with other departments to discuss specific cases in which a student may be experiencing social or emotional difficulties, while providing an overview of strategies implemented, progress made, and/or additional resources necessary
Strive to create a layer of overall child well-being by assisting with the positive climate of classrooms
Make referrals to outside agencies/resources when appropriate
Participate in routine department meetings
Participate in meetings with the director and teacher to create an action plan for specific children
Follow through with the assigned action plan for specific children
Attend recommended or required trainings to build upon job skills and knowledge
Other duties as assigned
Adhere to all CDC policies and procedures as set forth in the policy manual.