Inclusion Services Specialist - Allentown, United States - Community Services for Children

Community Services for Children

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Allentown, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Community Services for Children is seeking an Inclusion Services Specialist for our Head Start program to make a difference in the lives of children and their families.

CSC's Head Start/Early Head Start programs has been designated as a Program of Excellence, one of ten in the nation.

This is a unique opportunity for a social services professional to implement high quality programming based on best practice and current research in the field.

We are a large, well-established, high performing organization located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley. Selected as a 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2021 Top Workplace, CSC is a leader in early childhood education.

Work Environment:

A $500 monetary incentive will be paid to newly employed Community Services for Children staff members. The $500 payout will be paid upon successful completion of probation.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of children with special needs.
Provide support to identified or suspected children with special needs in both classroom and home visit environments.
Support parents in securing specialized resources, information, and services including completing an external referral for services and advocating for their child.
Partner with classroom staff, parents and other agencies to write and implement Child Home Intervention Plans and/or Individualized Education Plans for each identified child.
Understand, practice and teach positive approaches to guide behaviors toward the development of selfregulation to promote mental wellness for children and families.
Followup, document and report on all internal and external referrals to the Assistant Director of Early Education responsible for Mental Health/Disabilities and other appropriate staff.

Requirements:

Associate or Bachelor's degree required in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Special Education or Psychology
Three years' experience with preschool children in an inclusive setting.
Previous CBT, BHT training a plus
Demonstrated ability to practice and model program's educational philosophy.
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with individuals of varying economic, educational and cultural backgrounds.
English/Spanish bilingual a plus.
Valid driver's license, full time use of car, ability to transport families in private vehicle.
Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 20 lbs. in order to assist children as needed and to move equipment and materials.

Benefits: