Program Specialist
About The Position
ChildSavers is seeking a part-time, Program Specialist to provide trauma and resiliency coaching and training to teachers working with preschool age children. This position will require a collaborative approach with other departments within the agency. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following: This role involves providing up to 450 hours of coaching per year and up to 6 professional development training specific to trauma and resiliency to early educators. This position will require travel to Hopewell, VA. Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage early childhood centers, community partners, and prospective program participants. Lead recruitment efforts for early childhood programs by cultivating partnerships, attending community events, and representing ChildSavers in professional spaces. Provide trauma-informed coaching to teachers, including classroom observations, reflective practice, and individualized support plans. Facilitate high-quality trainings and workshops on topics such as trauma-informed care, resiliency building, child development, and classroom behavior support. Track participation data, maintain documentation, and contribute to program reporting and evaluation. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging, coordinated service delivery, and integration of outreach efforts across departments. Serve as a resource and liaison for community partners, ensuring strong communication and follow-up. Support continuous improvement by identifying trends, challenges, and opportunities related to outreach, training needs, and teacher support.
Requirements
- A minimum of a high school diploma is required
- At least 3 years of professional experience providing direct services to children and their families from birth to 5
Nice To Haves
- Preferred candidates will hold an appropriate degree (i.e., child development, social work, or another human services field) from an accredited institution and/or possess at least three years of professional experience providing direct services to children and their families or any equivalent combination of related training and experience with an emphasis on Trauma and Resiliency knowledge and application.
Responsibilities
- Providing up to 450 hours of coaching per year
- Providing up to 6 professional development training specific to trauma and resiliency to early educators
- Travel to Hopewell, VA
- Develop and implement outreach strategies to engage early childhood centers, community partners, and prospective program participants
- Lead recruitment efforts for early childhood programs by cultivating partnerships, attending community events, and representing ChildSavers in professional spaces
- Provide trauma-informed coaching to teachers, including classroom observations, reflective practice, and individualized support plans
- Facilitate high-quality trainings and workshops on topics such as trauma-informed care, resiliency building, child development, and classroom behavior support
- Track participation data, maintain documentation, and contribute to program reporting and evaluation
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging, coordinated service delivery, and integration of outreach efforts across departments
- Serve as a resource and liaison for community partners, ensuring strong communication and follow-up
- Support continuous improvement by identifying trends, challenges, and opportunities related to outreach, training needs, and teacher support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
