Observer

The Unconditional Child Care Program at Pinebrook Family Answers is immensely proud of its unique one-of-a-kind services available only in the Lehigh Valley and in existence for over 30 years. This program uses a wrap-around, strengths based, inclusive and universally designed approach to help children succeed in the early childcare setting when they may be having behavioral difficulties.

Your Role As An Observer

To assist the wraparound team with information, strategies, and recommendations to support the growth of the child received services. The Observer will complete a classroom observation, with the focus on a specific child, in the early childhood center at a time agreed upon by the Observer and the childcare center.

Prepare a written (typed) report of the observation along with inclusive and universally designed strategies that address the child’s strengths and challenges in the classroom setting. The Observer will present the observation report including any recommendations of resources and services for the child, childcare staff and family, at the first wrapround team meeting and explain the suggested strategies.

Complete an initial social emotional evaluation during the initial observation to determine whether the child is meeting milestones in four social emotional areas, and then the six-month social emotional follow-up observation to determine if the child is making gains and progress in those same four social emotional areas.

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct an in-person observation of the assigned client within the childcare program and provide written recommendations within the provider’s area of expertise.
• Provide training and development for childcare staff and parents as agreed upon with the Resource Coordinator on topics that are in the Observer’s area of expertise.
• Maintain ongoing communication with members of the identified client's team of support as outlined by the immediate program supervisor.
• Maintains communication with Program Supervisor and other Unconditional Child Care staff as needed; brings information/situations of concern to the attention of Program Supervisor immediately.
• Compiles all required reporting documentation and resources for submission to the Unconditional Child Care supervisor or their designee within agreed upon time frames.
• Complete Social Emotional Surveys as requested and agreed upon with the Resource Coordinator.

Pinebrook Family Answersis a large nonprofit leader in providing behavioral health and community-based services throughout Northeast PA. We are one of the only certified Trauma Informed Social Service Agencies in the area. Pinebrook has three locations in the Lehigh Valley and over 20 different programs serving young children through older adults.

At Pinebrook Family Answers, you will find meaningful work and a deep commitment to the well-being of our clients, staff, and communities.

WHY You’ll Love Working with Us:

We are committed to the Emotional, Physical and Cultural Safety of our staff. We promote Trustworthiness, Choice Collaboration and Empowerment. Pinebrook staff can be part of meaningful agency and systems change via the Trauma-Informed Care Committee (T.I.K.I.), our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Allyship Initiative (I.D.E.A.), and other advocacy events and fundraisers.

APPLYING IS EASY AS 1...2...3!

1. Before you apply, please make sure you understand the minimum requirements for this position::

• A bachelor’s degree and / or at least five years’ experience in working within an early childhood setting.
• The incumbent must be proficient with personal computer use and able to write clear, accurate, and concise reports.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.
• Meeting facilitation.

2. You can submit a Resume, or visit our website at www.pbfalv.org/employment.

3. Applicants may be asked to participate in phone interview(s), virtual interview(s), or in-person interview(s) as agreed upon by the applicant and the hiring manager. We do our best to accommodate your schedule.

Pinebrook Family Answers is committed to Equal Opportunity and proudly supports the LGBTQIA community. Our agency upholds a robust Non-Discrimination policy, which you can find on our website.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience in writing reports? Please Explain.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• working in an early childhood setting: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $25