Therapeutic Integration Specialist

About the Role

You will facilitate the successful implementation of students with development and/or behavioral needs into the classroom environment. The Therapeutic Integration Specialist will partner with assigned clients from the Kids Connect Program to provide necessary support, ensure their safety and wellbeing, and help the clients thrive in the classroom as they learn to navigate their needs, social awareness, and independence.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the Clinical Supervisor and maintain accurate client records using the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Provide direct services to children to enable inclusion and build skills.
• Implement client behavior plans as established by the Clinical Supervisor.
• Ensure children receive goal-oriented assessments and treatment/service plans within established time frames.
• Foster positive relationships with parents and families, provide support and resources, and report concerns to the Program Director and Clinical Supervisor.
• Ensure all work is completed in a manner that adheres to all health and safety protocols, address and report any potential hazards to ensure the safety of children, and be responsive to children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field, or high school diploma or GED and experience the agency deems relevant to the position.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience working in a childcare setting; knowledge of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Early Childhood quality standards is a plus.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and time-management skills.
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to communicate and effectively interact with a diverse population.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Must meet all background checks and medical clearances required for the position.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Operating desktop, laptop, and/or cell phone, and communicating with colleagues.

Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the history of discrimination in America, particularly as it relates to race and racism, and how this history has led to disparities experienced by marginalized communities such as BIPOC, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, and others.
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services.