Child Life Specialist Job at Child Development Centers Inc
Child Development Centers Inc Franklin, PA 16323
Up to $45,000 a year
Job Description
Position: Child Wellbeing Specialist
Job Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: County Administrator
Summary:
The Child Wellbeing Specialist will work cooperatively with staff members, according to the Preschool Behavioral Health Flow Chart, to improve the behavioral health of children and foster classroom management within the classroom.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Qualifications/Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
Position: Child Wellbeing Specialist
Job Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: County Administrator
Summary:
The Child Wellbeing Specialist will work cooperatively with staff members, according to the Preschool Behavioral Health Flow Chart, to improve the behavioral health of children and foster classroom management within the classroom.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist teaching staff to develop a positive learning environment and improve classroom management
- Work with students to improve social/emotional skills such as relationship building, empathy, and communication
- Evaluate the social and emotional needs of children in assigned classroom and determine strategies and support when needed
- Work collaboratively with other departments to discuss specific cases in which a student may be experiencing social or emotional difficulties, while providing an overview of strategies implemented, progress made, and/or additional resources necessary
- Strive to create a layer of overall child well-being by assisting with the positive climate of classrooms
- Make referrals to outside agencies/resources when appropriate
- Participate in routine department meetings
- Participate in meetings with the director and teacher to create an action plan for specific children
- Follow through with the assigned action plan for specific children
- Attend recommended or required trainings to build upon job skills and knowledge
- Perform all other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Special Education
- Minimum 2 years of successful experience working with children in an educational environment
- Must have basic knowledge of behavior strategies
- Must possess or obtain required state and federal clearances
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and families
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time throughout the day with intermittent periods of sitting,
- Frequent to occasional lifting of children and/or objects up to 50 pounds
- Travel is necessary
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