Preschool Social Work/Care Manager (PART TIME)

Position: Preschool Social Work/Care Manager (PART TIME)

This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of preschool children experiencing social-emotional challenges, developing individualized service plans, coordinating with families and other professionals, and advocating for the needs of young children to promote their development and wellbeing within a preschool setting, working part-time hours to manage a caseload of children requiring support.

Responsibilities:

• Needs Assessment: Conduct thorough evaluations of preschool children to identify potential developmental delays, social-emotional difficulties, and family challenges impacting the child's learning and behavior.
• Service Plan Development: Create individualized service plans based on assessment findings, outlining specific goals, interventions, and strategies to address each child's unique needs.
• Family Engagement: Establish strong relationships with parents/guardians, provide education on child development, and actively involve them in the service plan implementation and progress monitoring.
• Intervention Delivery: Implement evidence-based interventions within the preschool setting, such as play therapy, behavior management techniques, and social skills development activities.
• Collaboration: Work closely with preschool teachers, administrators, therapists, and other professionals to coordinate services and ensure a cohesive approach to supporting children.
• Advocacy: Advocate for children's needs to access necessary resources and support services, including community agencies or specialized programs.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed case records, progress notes, and reports documenting interventions, family interactions, and child development milestones.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Child Development, or related field
• Experience working with young children in a preschool setting preferred
• Knowledge of child development theories and best practices for addressing social-emotional challenges
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with children, families, and colleagues
• Ability to conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress
• Familiarity with relevant child welfare laws, regulations, and community resources

Desired Skills:

• Experience in crisis intervention and managing challenging behaviors
• Ability to effectively facilitate group activities and provide individual support to children
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to manage a caseload effectively
• Bilingual skills may be beneficial depending on the community served

Note: This job description may vary depending on the specific needs of the preschool setting and the agency providing services.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $26