Children Services Assistant

CHD Careers•Northampton, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Children’s Services Assistant is responsible for supporting both mothers and their children within our therapeutic community. This role assists with running groups, childcare, and activities for children, as well as facilitating parenting groups using various modalities (including the Nurturing Program). You will work directly with parents and children to facilitate healthy growth, provide vital case management services (coordinating with schools, DCF, Horizons, WIC, and medical providers), and assist with planning community outings. Additionally, you will help manage behavior through programmatic structure and participate in an on-call rotation as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
An Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or a related area of study) OR A minimum of two years of professional experience working in Education or Human Service-related fields.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with computers.
Must pass a background screening process, including a CORI and motor vehicle record check.
Ability to transport residents in matters related to service delivery using an agency van or personal vehicle as needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in the recovery field preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting with running groups, childcare, and activities for children.
Facilitating parenting groups using various modalities (including the Nurturing Program).
Working directly with parents and children to facilitate healthy growth.
Providing vital case management services (coordinating with schools, DCF, Horizons, WIC, and medical providers).
Assisting with planning community outings.
Helping manage behavior through programmatic structure.
Participating in an on-call rotation as needed.