Child Development Specialist

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a dedicated and community-minded EHS Child Development Specialist to provide high-quality services to our Family Child Care Home (FCCH) Programs and serve children from birth to kindergarten age. Candidates must ensure all comprehensive Head Start services are integrated with the FCCH and approach families' needs holistically, integrating health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, parent involvement, and social services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for providing Early Head Start services to children in a FCCH setting.
• Responsible for all documentation related to providing services in the areas of education, family services, disabilities, mental health, nutrition, and health.
• Engages each family in a goal-setting process leading to a family partnership agreement and provides collaborative planning.
• Establishes trusting and culturally responsive relationships with Family Child Care Providers and works with families to engage them in a family goal-setting process, including family partnerships supported by resources that meet their diverse needs, including health, nutrition, mental health, social services, and other special needs.
• Responsible to complete a site visit to each assigned FCCH Provider every week and complete the Site Visit Report accurately.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS

• A BA degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Development, or a related field with knowledge of child development from birth to 3 years old is the educational requirement for this role.
• The applicants must also either carry a California Commission of Teachers Teacher Permit or be eligible to obtain one.
• Strong computer skills, the ability to adapt, and a minimum of two years (2) experience in a state-funded child care program and supporting and empowering families is a necessity.

Special Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation and possess a valid California Driver License in good standing with DMV required; current liability insurance.
• Must meet State health requirements to include passing a physical examination as a condition of employment, Live Scan, TB clearance, and required vaccinations.

Total Package of Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision - 95% paid by employer
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 401k Matching Options
• Flex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)
• Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness)
• Generous Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 - 1/1 (for select positions)
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Qualified Applicants

• Must have arrest or conviction records considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Crystal Stairs Commitment

• Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture.
• Crystal Stairs provides equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.

For More Information

To learn more about Crystal Stairs, please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org.

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