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La Clinica de Familia Inc.•Las Cruces, NM

9d•$25

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. 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

Ability to gain understanding of family concerns and issues, to identify and develop parental and staff skills, and to effectively participate in appropriate interventions
Working knowledge of developmentally-appropriate parent-child interactions
Exceptional interpersonal and teamwork abilities
Working knowledge of community services and resources, referral systems & procedures, and transitioning procedures
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
Basic computer skills – M/S Office, WORD, etc. & ability to work in variety of spread sheet programs
Ability to plan, develop and execute business plans
Must have knowledge/competency on the follow areas: 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
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.

Responsibilities

Working with families in the Early Head Start Program in a collaborative, partnership-building manner
Supports the building of mutual trust
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.