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La Clinica de Familia Inc.•Las Cruces, NM

16d•$0 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is an FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for. To empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures. Non - Exempt Up to $21.86 Job Summary: Responsible for working with families in the Early Head Start Program in a collaborative, partnership-building manner that supports the building of mutual trust, in order to develop family goals & objectives for the program; includes accessing a variety of community services and resources such as services available to pregnant women, child development & education, parent involvement issues, health and nutrition, and related areas of concern for families.

Requirements

Have a minimum of a home-based CDA credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
Working knowledge of developmentally-appropriate parent-child interactions
Working knowledge of community services and resources
Basic computer skills – M/S Office, WORD, etc. & ability to work in variety of spread sheet programs
Pregnancy & early parenthood
Infant & young child development and behavior
Infant/young child & family-centered practice
Relationship-based practice
Family relationship and dynamics
Attachment, separation and loss
Disorders of infancy/early childhood
Cultural competence
Observation and listening
Screening and assessment
Responding with empathy
Advocacy
Life skills
Safety of classroom or home environment

Nice To Haves

Exceptional interpersonal and teamwork abilities
Demonstrated leadership abilities
High degree of initiative and adaptability
Excellent oral & written communication skills including ability to receive and provide feedback and to manage dynamic interchange in meetings
Strong skills in organization and analytical processes

Responsibilities

Working with families in the Early Head Start Program in a collaborative, partnership-building manner that supports the building of mutual trust, in order to develop family goals & objectives for the program.
Accessing a variety of community services and resources such as services available to pregnant women, child development & education, parent involvement issues, health and nutrition, and related areas of concern for families.
Gaining understanding of family concerns and issues.
Identifying and developing parental and staff skills.
Effectively participating in appropriate interventions.
Referral systems & procedures, and transitioning procedures.
Planning, developing and executing business plans.