What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHILD FIRST CLINICIAN -BILINGUAL position at CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC?
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Summary
Child First is a nationally recognized, evidence-based, early childhood intervention home visiting program dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of vulnerable young children and families. Our comprehensive approach integrates intensive in-home based therapeutic services. CF is comprised of a professional team (Clinician and Family Resource Partner) that works together to address the needs of the families we serve to address the complex needs of children aged zero to five and their families.
As a Child First Clinician in Forsyth, Mecklenburg, or Durham County, you will play a vital role in providing therapeutic services to young children and families facing significant challenges, including trauma, adversity, and developmental delays. Through our in-home based model, you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of children and families by fostering healthy relationships, supporting positive parent-child interactions, and promoting social-emotional development.
Primary Job Functions
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- Complete extensive on-the-job training in evidence-based practice to prepare the clinician to work in the community with families
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of children's developmental, emotional, and social needs, utilizing evidence-based screening tools and assessments.
- Collaborate with families to develop individualized Family Support Plans (FSPs) that address the strengths, needs, and goals of each family.
- Provide intensive, in-home based therapeutic services to children and families, including child-parent psychotherapy, trauma-focused interventions, and attachment-based therapies; collaboratively with a Family Resource Partner
- Support parents in enhancing their parenting skills, building secure attachments with their children, and accessing community resources and services.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including Child First Family Resource Partners, Early Childhood Specialists, and mental health consultants, to provide coordinated and integrated care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions, progress notes, and treatment plans in accordance with program guidelines and regulations.
- Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment.
- Display sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
- Demonstrate the CHS Mission, Vision, and Values in the performance of all job duties.
- Participate actively in departmental meetings, training, and education, as well as the quality process.
- Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures, and other obligations.
- Perform other duties related to department goals and projects as needed.
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Schedule Expectations
This position is a salary exempt job that will require some weekends, and evenings work. Along with working our standard scheduled week. The ability to work flexible hours is required to meet business needs. If working remotely, will be required to be available by telephone and email during specified hours as required. Frequent travel required to conduct business-related activities.
