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Enlace Comunitario

Early Childhood Life Skills Specialist

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What they do

A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.

$51,329 / year median in New Mexico

+21% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Summary Under the supervision of Enlace Comunitario's (EC) Associate Director of Clinical Services, the Early Childhood Life Skills Specialist (Specialist) provides behavioral health/ management support services to children and youth through one-on-one appointments or in group contexts. The Specialist may also perform select administrative support duties. The Specialist will work closely with EC's clinical and case management teams. Must be available to work some evening hours. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Plan and facilitate weekly Life Skills Groups for children and youth (ages 0-12yrs), which can be hosted in conjunction with EC's parenting classes; Assist with the coordination of parenting classes (e.g., registration of families, coordinate lists for children's groups, etc.); Complete safety plans for each child/youth case, as needed; Assist with coordinating meals for weekly adult, children, and youth therapy and life-skills groups. Assist with maintaining department food inventory by monitoring stock levels, ensuring adequate supplies are available, and coordinating timely purchases and reorders. Schedule and coordinate child and youth-related engagement activities; Assist in developing the curricula for child Life Skills Groups (ages 0-12yrs); Provide individualized, non-therapeutic social-emotional and life skills support to children and youth ages 0-17, tailoring sessions to each client's individualized service plan (ISP) goals and developmental needs. Provide guidance and support to the survivor parent by incorporating them into non-therapeutic life skills sessions. These sessions will model effective strategies and provide the parent with practical tools to reinforce the individualized service plan goals the child or youth is working toward. Maintain comprehensive files and data related to child/youth cases—including entering all events, notes, service plans, and other affiliat Keep the children's area organized; Model best practices to volunteers and work-studies while working with children/youth (ages 0-17 yrs); Complete intakes for children and youth that are engaged in services Keep a current client list of children and youth that are engaged in services Coordinate the development of flyers with Communications for the life skills groups (ages 0-17 yrs. old) Assist in coordinating, scheduling, and tracking counseling referrals for adult, youth, and child clients, ensuring accurate documentation, timely follow-up, and continuity of care. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, individual and group supervision, staff meetings, and position-related trainings to promote collaboration, support ongoing professional development, and ensure high-quality service delivery. Support the coordination of cross-departmental events, trainings, and initiatives, including case management and prevention efforts. Provide support to Promotoras through capacity-building opportunities and skills development, particularly when working with children. Attend biweekly peer-to-peer, non-therapeutic support calls for specific grantors, as needed. Provide support to the Crisis Intervention Team by assisting with front desk and/or phone coverage as needed. In addition to the essential duties outlined above, the Specialist will: Be committed to advancing immigrant rights, gender equity, and socioeconomic justice; Be committed to advancing Enlace's mission, vision, core values, and programmatic goals; Leverage best practices for facilitating positive, constructive interpersonal communication—including an ability to navigate and resolve conflict in a manner that values and respects relationships with colleagues and community partners; and will engage in direct communication with a solutions-oriented approach; Be highly organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, creative, and demonstrate excellent time management in managing multiple projects; Exercise emotional maturity and a sense of humor in resolving pressing issues or project components; Be a collaborative team player who shares responsibilities, and supports and acknowledges colleagues' contributions; Respect differences in race, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (or lack thereof), ability, arrest or conviction history, socioeconomic status, and immigration status; and Be flexible to manage other duties as assigned. Position Qualifications Associate's Degree (early childhood development preferred), OR A high school diploma or equivalency with two years' worth of work experience, at least one of which directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above; AND Bilingual (English-Spanish), written and verbal required.
To Apply:
All applicants must submit: a cover letter, a resume, and three (3) professional references to: jobs@enlacenm.org with the subject line "Early Childhood Life Skills Specialist Application" or mail to: Enlace Comunitario c/o Human Resources (2425 Alamo SE Albuquerque, NM 87106).
Pay:
$24.00 - $27.50 per hour
Benefits:
Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Paid training Professional development assistance Vision insurance
Language:
Spanish fluently (Required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Albuquerque, NM 87106