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Adventist Health Care
Child Development Specialist, Weekdays, The Lourie Center - MCITP
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$37,788 / year median in Maryland
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Lourie Center - Rockville If you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. The Lourie Center, Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire a Child Development Specialist who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. The Lourie Center for Children's Social & Emotional Wellness is a private, non-profit agency with a mission to improve the social and emotional health of young children and their families through prevention, early intervention, education, research and training. This position is in partnership with the Montgomery County Infant and Toddler Program As the Child Development Specialist, you will:
- Assist in scheduling eligibility and family assessments.
- Provide family counseling and training to address the social emotional need of children utilizing a family coaching model.
- Educate families about MCITP services and obtain background information as needed for assessment report.
- Participate in eligibility and family assessments and assist in the development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
- Administer social emotional assessment tools, interpret results and write reports. Conduct clinical observations in homes, childcare centers and the community.
- Provide service coordination to families and collaborate with other professionals on multidisciplinary teams.
- Collaborate with community partners such as Child Welfare Services and Early Head Start regarding support for children and families.
Qualifications Include:
- Master's degree in social work or related field.
- Minimum of two years' experience with children, preferably birth to four years old.
- Minimum licensure of LGSW or LGPC; LCSW or LCPC preferred.
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required