What are the responsibilities and job description for the Military Child Development Specialist position at Leidos?
Job Overview
Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals to provide non-medical support to military families. As a Child and Youth Behavioral Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping children and youth navigate the challenges of military life.Key Responsibilities:
- Provide counseling, consultation, and outreach services to eligible faculty, staff, parents, children, and youth.
- Work at installation Child Development Centers (CDCs) with children 0-5, before or after-school care centers for school-aged children, youth and teens on educational activities and appropriate developmental focus.
- Observe, participate, and engage in activities with children and youth; provide coaching, guidance and support to staff and parents; and model behavior management techniques for staff and parents.
- Promote creativity and positivity through approved materials.
- Build rapport with parents and families by attending installation and community events.
- Help children with transition adjustments, such as a new school and a new home.
- Communicate information regarding trends and issues at assigned installation to Team Leads.
Benefits:
- No insurance to file.
- No progress notes required.
- No treatment plans to develop.
- iPad provided for easy digital reporting, with no PII or PHI.
- Free and unlimited behavioral healthcare training.
- Reimbursement for job-related license renewal fees.
- Eligibility to participate in 401K retirement plan.
- Centralized support through a Counseling Center of Excellence that provides best practices, expert speakers, and state-of-the-art resources.
