Early Childhood Development Specialist

Job Type: Full-time

Description:
Children's Therapy Center is a renowned organization dedicated to maximizing the potential of children with disabilities. Founded in 1979 by a group of highly regarded therapists, our mission is to dismantle racism and ableism through collaborative, personalized, and family-centered physical, occupational, and speech therapy. We offer early intervention services and multidisciplinary, play-based, and child-led early childhood special education.

We are seeking an experienced Infant Mental Health Therapy Provider to join our team serving in the Enumclaw-Maple Valley, Washington Service Area. As a member of our Early Support for Infants and Toddlers Team, you will focus on providing services to children from birth to 3 and their parents, foster parents, and/or relative caregivers. Our ideal candidate has a strong understanding of early childhood development and the impact of early experiences on mental health, as well as expertise in family systems theory, trauma-informed care, and culturally sensitive practice.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to conduct family-centered, strengths-based screenings, evaluations, and ongoing assessments to inform eligibility determination and contribute to full evaluation reports.
• Understand and educate parents and caregivers on the wide range of children's development across individual, cultural, and community differences.
• Provide caregivers with culturally relevant support in the home, natural environment, and/or telehealth, utilizing a coaching model that promotes health, well-being, and development of the whole child.
• Coach parents and caregivers to support culturally relevant routines that promote health, well-being, and development of the child.
• Collaborate with caregivers to develop and/or implement the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) that supports healthy racial, cultural, gender, socio-economic, and disability identity for children and caregivers.
• Develop strong relationships with caregivers and work collaboratively with community members and multi-disciplinary ESIT teams to meet family needs.
• Participate as an active member of the ESIT team during team meetings, staffing, in-services, peer coaching/consultation.
• Demonstrate ability to embrace, integrate, and adapt to cultural, racial, linguistic, ethnic, and socio-economic diversity into daily curriculum by partnering with families and caregivers to incorporate and value aspects of language and traditions into daily routines.
• Value and promote relationships between caregivers and children by fostering warm/healthy attachments and interactions.
• As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, ensure compliance with Children's Therapy Center's, IDEA Part B & C's processes, policies, and timelines.

Requirements:

• Licensed in the state of Washington in a relevant mental health profession (e.g., Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Psychologist), or ability to practice under supervision and earn applicable licensure.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Strong communication skills, including ability to convey thoughts and express ideas effectively using various oral, written, visual, and/or non-verbal skills.
• Effective listening skills, including ability to recognize, comprehend, and appreciate various perspectives and diverse points of view.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with ability to organize work to meet various commitments and responsibilities.
• Ability to anticipate potential challenges and adjust to changes as needed.
• Collaborative and participatory; serves as an active member of the team, inviting diverse perspectives to support organizational priorities and common goals.
• Demonstrated ability to include, value, respect, and engage perspectives that cross cultural backgrounds, lived experiences, and diverse points of view.
• Strong decision-making skills, including ability to complete duties factoring appropriate or relevant details, considerations, and input from all individuals impacted.
• Consciously and intentionally operates with self-awareness; consistently seeking opportunities to learn and grow in proactive and respectful ways.
• Experience and training in infant mental health, psychotherapy, and attachment theory.
• Experience and training in related systems (i.e. foster care/child welfare).
• Strong word processing and proficient with MS Word and Outlook.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and valid automobile insurance including access to reliable personal transportation.

Additional Information:
This position operates onsite, in-person, and is available a full time 40 hour per week. Candidates available for part-time hours are also encouraged to apply.