Therapeutic Child Care Lead, FT - (Fort Valley, GA)

Middle Flint Community Service Board•Fort Valley, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Fort Valley, GA. The Therapeutic Child Care Lead will conduct or administer assessments with child(ren) and parent, develop or assist with developing treatment plans, assist with groups for parents and/or children, act as a liaison to other agencies, assist with childcare, and ensure all policies and procedures are met and in compliance with state standards. The role also involves assisting with various tasks related to parents and/or children, administrative tasks as needed, organizing and ensuring community and monthly events take place, and attending all meetings related to the TCC or with the MFHW. Fridays, and Saturdays or Sundays are mandatory workdays from 10am – 6pm or 1pm - 9pm depending on client's children's visitation schedule and/or staffing needs. Three other 8 hr. workdays throughout the week are negotiable. The position requires flexibility to work an occasional 12-hour weekend shift when needed.

Requirements

A high school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
At least 3-5 years of experience working with children in a childcare setting
Valid, unrestricted Georgia Driver’s License
Must be computer literate - via the agency's clinical platform (will be taught)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Special Education, Middle Grades Education, Secondary Education, or the human services field with at least 6 months of experience
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
Child Development Associate credential and related care diploma from a vocational institute with the course of studies including a practicum of childcare as part of the curriculum
Willingness to assist a parent and / or child(s) with feedings, diaper changes, and caring for a child(ren) for short periods of time if needed
Characteristic traits of empathy, compassion, understanding
Preferred knowledge based on serving the substance use disorder population

Responsibilities

Conduct or administer assessments with child(ren) and parent
Develop or assist with developing treatment plan
Assist with group for parent and or child(ren)
Act as a liaison to other agencies
Assist with childcare
Ensure that all policies and procedures are met and in compliance with state standards
Assist with various task related to parent and or child(ren)
Assist with various administrative tasks if needed
Organize and make sure all community and monthly events take place
Attend ALL meetings related to the TCC or with the MFHW