Child Development Specialist - Arleta, United States - Exceptional Childrens Foundation

Exceptional Childrens Foundation

Verified Company

Arleta, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Title

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Child Development Specialist (CDS) - Bilingual

Reports to

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Program Manager

Department

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Early Start Programs

Location

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14061 Terra Bella St., Arleta, CA 90232 and in clients' homes

FLSA Status

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Non-Exempt

Compensation

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Associate's $ $22.50/hr Bachelor's $ $23.50/hr

Program Hours

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Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Supervisory Responsibility

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N/A

Position Summary

Under direction the CDS will provide services to children ages birth to 36 months, who have or are at risk of having developmental delays, and their families in a manner that is congruent with ECF's mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plan individual programs, conduct case management, and evaluate progress. Employ transdisciplinary approach to programming, conferring with team members and specialists. Conduct assessments, determine goals and objectives, and track due dates for same. Maintain a telephone log of all clientrelated calls in each client's file.
Develop a curriculum based on individual plan and goals that includes instructional grouping patterns and reinforcement techniques. Make or otherwise secure instructional materials based on client's goals and objectives. Modify curriculum and materials as needed to achieve client's success. Prepare weekly lesson and activity plans that employ a balance between established routines and novel activities. Understand components of classroom climate and create and maintain an environment that is attractive, safe, and conducive to learning.
Ensure the safe and regular care of clients which including toileting, diapering, feeding, and changing clothes, Provide direct supervision of clients at all times. Manage and assist with arrival and departure supervision and loading/unloading buses as needed. Ensure snacks are prepared daily.
Centerbased
Only

Supervise classroom staff. Plan and organize activities to maximize studentcentered utility of teacher's aides and other staff. Clearly communicate assignments and expectations. Share and review client and program information with staff weekly.
Centerbased only.

Maintain the site in a neat and orderly manner ensuring safety is a priority. Supervise and assist with daily set up and clean up per the classroom schedule and assist with site set up and clean up routines as assigned. Ensure all equipment and toys are disinfected daily.
Follow home visit and centerbased safely guidelines and policies and report concerns to the program manager. Complete home visit notes daily and obtain parent signatures. Attach copy to monthly attendance record and place in client's file, and or as directed by each program.
Work with Parents and maintain regular communication to ensure they are informed of meetings, incidents, child's progress, etc. Answer questions or refer to the Program Manager. Provide information for and attend parent meetings and goal report meetings. Keep the Program Manager informed of all parental concerns, issues, and communications and coordinate plans to address issues with the program manager. Assist parents as needed with transition plans, including visiting potential or new programs with the family. Important to have good and appropriate dialogue with families.
Report any suspected child abuse as mandated by California law and immediately to the program manager. Assist with followup as needed. Report client incidents and injuries to the program manager or other administrator immediately and conduct follow up.
Attend and participate in meetings as scheduled, including staff meetings, supervision meetings, safety meetings, and inservice trainings. Prepare for and participate in IFSP, transition, and other client meetings.

Other Duties

Comply with ECF's Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Ensure safe use and operation of tools and/or equipment.
Comply with ECF policies and procedures, including mandated reporting requirements.
Know the location and proper use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and posted emergency plan for site. Know emergency procedures including fire, bomb threat, and earthquake drills and follow them during any real or simulated emergency.
Know, follow, and enforce all ECF policies attendance, timesheets and requests for time off.
Know and follow appropriate dress code.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Licenses/Certifications

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Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, Social Work or other human services field. Twelve units in Early Childhood Education.

Experience

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One year teaching or training/working with children ages birth to five years that have developmental delays, and their families.

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills

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