Child Wellbeing Specialist
Child Development Centers, Inc.•Erie, PA
•$0 - $20•Onsite
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in special education (or related field)
- Minimum 2 years of successful experience working with children in an educational environment
- Must have working knowledge of child development, children's mental health disorders and 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 with a professional demeanor
- May require travel to other centers within the county
- Seven hour work days with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
Responsibilities
- Assist teaching staff to develop strategies to improve classroom management
- Work with students to improve social and emotional skills such as relationship building, empathy, and communication
- Prepare for and run small groups to work on appropriate social skill building using provided curriculum
- 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
- Make referrals to outside agencies/resources when appropriate
- Participate in routine department meetings as well as 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 training to build upon job skills and knowledge
- Adhere to all CDC policies and procedures as set forth in the policy manual.
Benefits
- Year-Round Pay – Receive your regular wages during the summer months!
- Paid Time off, in addition to paid holidays.
- Company-paid dental, vision and life insurance for full-time employees
- Medical and supplemental benefits at affordable costs for full-time employees
- 25% discount on childcare for staff, and an additional 10% sibling discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
