Integrated Support Specialist
About The Position
As an Integrated Support Specialist, you'll serve as the primary support services staff for our pilot sites by: Utilizing a blended approach informed by education, mental health, and family services principles Supporting EHS and HS classrooms in implementing trauma-informed and evidence-based social emotional approaches Using reflective practices, coaching, and innovative technology like Swivl Ensuring complete implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and child development standards Providing coaching and support to educators to grow their classroom capacities Implementing Head Start Performance Standards across all programming Supporting anti-bias education and culturally responsive teaching practices Collaborating effectively with diverse teams and community partners Embodying agency core values in all areas of practice
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, Family Studies, or related field
- Head Start Performance Standards, Early Childhood curricula, reflective and infant mental health practices
- Working with underserved children and families (ages 0-5)
- Anti-Bias Education and Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices
- Trauma-informed strategies and understanding of trauma effects on children and adults
- Infant Mental Health philosophies, practices, and principles
- Reflective supervision practices (giving and receiving)
- Evidence-based social emotional development strategies
- Strong collaborative abilities, excellent interpersonal communication, and demonstrated capacity for independent work
Nice To Haves
- CLASS and CHILD reliability preferred (must obtain within 6 months if not certified)
Responsibilities
- Utilizing a blended approach informed by education, mental health, and family services principles
- Supporting EHS and HS classrooms in implementing trauma-informed and evidence-based social emotional approaches
- Using reflective practices, coaching, and innovative technology like Swivl
- Ensuring complete implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and child development standards
- Providing coaching and support to educators to grow their classroom capacities
- Implementing Head Start Performance Standards across all programming
- Supporting anti-bias education and culturally responsive teaching practices
- Collaborating effectively with diverse teams and community partners
- Embodying agency core values in all areas of practice
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement with Employer Match (after 2 years)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
- Work-Life Excellence & Professional Growth
- Collaborative environment using cutting-edge tools like Swivl technology
- Comprehensive mental health support using trauma-informed approaches
- Reflective supervision and coaching opportunities
- Comprehensive professional development: ongoing coaching, paid continuing education, and credential support
- Career advancement pathways with organizational training support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
