Therapeutic Childcare Teacher

Lifeline Connections • Vancouver, WA

5d • 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. The Therapeutic Childcare Teacher works under the supervision of the Childcare Supervisor. The individual provides direct care, often alone, to the children of mothers’ in the six-month Residential Treatment Program. 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.

Requirements

• Must have MERIT account and initial STARS training completed
• 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 independently
• 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, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Employer-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Access to supplemental coverage options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Personal holidays

What This Job Offers

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