Therapeutic Childcare Assistant

Lifeline Connections•Vancouver, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions. Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive. Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions. MAJOR DUTIES: The Assistant Therapeutic Childcare Teacher works under the supervision of the Childcare Supervisor. The individual assists the lead teacher or licensee in providing instructional support to children and implement developmentally appropriate programs in the childcare programs. Activities include assessing, monitoring and planning for children’s developmental growth; providing predictability and stability in schedule, routine and interpersonal interactions; modeling appropriate interactions with children and communicating with families, the Childcare Supervisor, and other staff as necessary. This position does not provide clinical services to agency patients. In providing these services, the incumbent performs the following duties independently: Provide all children, regardless of behavior, a much needed sense of safety Maintain a clean, inviting and well-organized classroom environment Provide boundaries for children and mothers in a calm and non-judgmental way Implement consistent positive behavior management Manage a group of up to 10 children with regular scheduled oversight Implement developmental screenings Engage children in developmentally appropriate learning and recreational activities influenced by children’s interests Be flexible, empathetic and non-judgmental Maintain confidentiality Maintain accurate files and complete paperwork in a timely manner Maintain current understanding of Washington State Administrative Codes (WACs) and Revised Codes of Washington (RCWs) and federal regulations pertaining to chemical dependency treatment, early childhood education, and the management of personal health information

Requirements

Must have MERIT account and initial STARS training completed
Have a minimum of an ECE initial certificate or equivalent as approved and verified in the electronic workforce registry by the department within five years of August 1, 2019, or from being employed or promoted to this position
Willingness and ability to act as lead teacher for up to 2 weeks at any point in employment
Paid experience teaching children ages birth-5
Current First Aid/CPR certification
Food Handler’s Permit
Ability to continuously stand or walk
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently
Excellent attendance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Associate in arts in early childhood education preferred

Responsibilities

Provide all children, regardless of behavior, a much needed sense of safety
Maintain a clean, inviting and well-organized classroom environment
Provide boundaries for children and mothers in a calm and non-judgmental way
Implement consistent positive behavior management
Manage a group of up to 10 children with regular scheduled oversight
Implement developmental screenings
Engage children in developmentally appropriate learning and recreational activities influenced by children’s interests
Be flexible, empathetic and non-judgmental
Maintain confidentiality
Maintain accurate files and complete paperwork in a timely manner
Maintain current understanding of Washington State Administrative Codes (WACs) and Revised Codes of Washington (RCWs) and federal regulations pertaining to chemical dependency treatment, early childhood education, and the management of personal health information

Benefits

Multiple options for medical coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Multiple options for dental coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Multiple options for vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Employer-paid Short Term Disability
Employer-paid Long Term Disability
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Access to supplemental coverage options
401(k) retirement plan
Generous paid time off
PTO accrual rates that increase with years of service
Paid holidays
Personal holidays