Child Development Specialist (61-61)

Las Cruces, NM

Full Time

Experienced

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, we have provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

Non Exempt
$24.15

Job Summary:

Provides training and education in trauma informed situations (child-specific infant and toddler) to teaching staff, center directors, childcare providers, home visitors, and parents, facilitating the retention of children with challenging behaviors by providing behavioral interventions in classrooms and homes. Also holds a key responsibility for collaborating with other EHS program components, as well as community health agencies and providers, to meet the comprehensive needs of the community’s families and children, especially those with disabilities.

Core Competencies:

Excellent organizational skills
Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with parents and education professionals.
Working knowledge of community services and resources, referral systems & procedures, and transitioning procedures
Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstration of exceptional customer service skills
Must be able to handle emotionally charged situations.
Experienced in trauma-informed situations.
Has the ability to train other people to apply behavior management techniques effectively.
Has knowledge of and knows how to work with various support systems that are available in a community.
Basic understanding of computers including MS Windows and WORD

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s in Social Work, Counseling, or other related counseling/early childhood development degree.
Three to five years’ experience in an early childhood education program or early intervention. Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary. Job requires traveling within area served by the program.
Current First Aid and CPR certification

Benefits:

· Health Insurance - PPO
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· 401(K) with employer matching
· Life and AD&D Insurance
· Short Term Disability
· Long Term Disability
· Supplement Life Insurance
· Paid Time Off (PTO)
· Holidays (9)
· Education Reimbursement
· Cafeteria Plan
· Employee Assistance Program
· Travel Reimbursement
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