Social Emotional Specialist

SPANISH SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL • Oakland, CA

3d • $26 - $30

About The Position

With the guidance of the Mental Health and Disabilities Manager, the Social Emotional Specialist position provides quality primary caregiving for infants/toddlers and preschoolers in a safe and supervised early care and educational environment, specifically settings with children with disabilities and/or behaviors that require support. Finally, the Early Childhood Classroom Support position promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children enrolled in the program.

Requirements

• 6-12 units in Child Development/Early Childhood Education, AA in ECE preferred;
• Minimum of 1 year work experience with children, preferably between the ages of 0-5 years old;
• 6+ months of work experience with children with disabilities;
• 6+ units in Early Childhood Education;
• Capability to provide services at centers in both Oakland and Concord;
• Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural team;
• Ability to promote feelings of security and trust in infants/toddlers and preschoolers by being warm, supportive, and comforting;
• Caring, compassionate approach to working with children and families as well as maintaining an open, friendly and cooperative relationship with each child’s family;
• Bilingual Spanish/English or Asian Language/English preferred;
• Awareness of safe lifting techniques for lifting children, supplies and furnishings and commitment to using preventive health measures in the classroom to prevent the spread of disease.
• Physical exam
• TB test
• Background/fingerprint clearance
• MMR and Tdap vaccinations,
• Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English or Asian Language/English preferred;
• AA in ECE preferred

Responsibilities

• Cooperate with other staff to maintain the smooth functioning of the classroom, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the student(s);
• Utilize appropriate routines and transitions within the classroom;
• Support the development of children’s classroom goals and objectives including the development of social emotional skills including, but not limited to, appropriate play and self-regulation skills;
• Assist with the implementation of a child’s IEP or IFSP goals and objectives, as found on the child’s Goal Sharing document;
• Utilize techniques and strategies learned in trainings and workshops;
• Provide classroom support and implementation of strategies for children with Individualized Positive Support Plans;
• Attend staff trainings, meetings, and workshops;
• Support culturally appropriate, trauma informed inclusive practices and attitudes among staff and parents;
• Communicate training needs and needed supports to Supervisor;
• Provide input into various plans to support individualization (i.e. Individualized Positive Support Plan, Plans of Action, Individual Development Plans, ongoing observations and assessments, IEP, IFPS, etc.);
• Will attend site level and individual Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings;
• Provide relationship-based care in daily routines such as mealtime, toileting, hand washing, and nap;
• Implement daily activities that are focused on children’s interests and needs;
• Aid in the evaluation of children’s progress;
• Participate in curriculum planning with supervising teacher(s);
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Two weeks of paid vacation a year, sick time, 14 holidays, up to five floating holidays based on employee status, medical and dental benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, life insurance policy at no cost to employee (with the option of increasing policy amount), flexible spending account for medical and dependent care costs, commuter benefits, 403(b) with employer match, and other benefits.
• We foster a joyful workplace and offer opportunities for professional development and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree