Infant Toddler Specialist-Open Only to Human Services Staff
Infant Toddler Specialist-Open Only to Human Services Staff
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****OPEN INTERNAL ONLY TO HUMAN SERVICES EMPLOYEES****
Purpose:
We are hiring one full-time Infant Toddler Specialist in the Early Head Start Program in our Developmental Disabilities and Early Learning Division.
Position Purpose:
The focus of this position is to provide comprehensive child development services for infants and toddlers in partnership with their family. Infant Toddler Specialists provide home-based services that include supporting parents/caregivers to implement learning experiences that promote healthy infant-toddler development and that support families to access community resources for increased stability and well-being.
About You:
Ideal candidates have demonstrated knowledge and experience related to early learning and family support services have demonstrated skills related to data collection and entry collaboration with other early learning providers and have experience participating in reflective practices coaching equitable approaches and trauma-informed care.Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
This position requires an Associates Bachelors or advanced degree in early childhood education or an Associate degree or higher in a related field and coursework equivalent to an Associate degree in ECE and two years of experience in early childhood education.
To Be Considered:
Applicants must electronically submit an application through Snohomish Countys NeoGov site by 11:50 p.m. on the closing date. A resume and cover letter are required. When your application is complete verify the information and make sure there is nothing missing.
Be sure to verify your education and/or experience comply with the minimum requirements section of the posting. Click on APPLY & SUBMIT and then click on CHECK APPLICATION STATUS. If you have problems with your application please contact NeoGov Application Support at .
About Human Services:
Human Service Department mission is to help all person meet their basic needs and develop their potential by providing timely effective human services and building community. The Human Services Department includes 300 diverse friendly and dedicated employees who benefit from outstanding benefits and competitive wages. Employees are appreciated andhave the opportunity to make a real difference in our community. Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live work play and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful lob but a life-long career at Snohomish County.
Job Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Snohomish County Human Services strives to be an equitable and trauma-informed department. Our department believes every interaction procedure and policy provides an opportunity to build a pathway toward a more resilient and restorative Snohomish County.
Please reach out to Joeann Turck atwith any questions regarding this job posting.
BASIC FUNCTION
To provide comprehensive child development services for infants and toddlers in partnership with their parents/guardians. Infant/Toddler Specialists work in either a center based program home based option or combination option that includes home visits and socialization experiences. The Infant/Toddler Specialist helps develop appropriate early learning experiences in the home for infants and toddlers and provides family services to their parents. This position may provide services to pregnant women with the support from the Health Coordinator.Job Duties
- STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
In a home based program option:- Develop positive relationships with infants and toddlers and their parents that promote parent-child bonding and nurturing parent-child relationships.
- Visit parents once a week to support the parent as the childs primary teacher and provide support to enhancing the home learning environment.
- Partner with the parent in planning home visits to meet the needs and interests of parent and child;
- Organize two parent/child group (socialization) experiences a month for parents and their child for socialization with other parents and support learning goals.
- Plan the socialization environment to provide learning experiences for infants and toddlers;
- Maintain cleanliness and safety of indoor and outdoor play areas;
- Use program curriculum to support the use of the childs routines and interests to guide activities;
- Ensure the curriculum and activities meet the physical social/emotional health nutritional safety needs and intellectual needs of the children;
- Work with parents to plan activities to extend home socialization.
- Ensure responsibilities in the home based option are met.
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES- Conduct screenings and assessments of each child in all developmental areas and make referrals as needed;
- Work with the Mental Health Consultant to ensure appropriate services are provided to children with significant challenging behaviors and their families;
- Maintain ongoing written documentation of observations/assessments of individual children;
- Work with the parents to develop individual learning plans from observations and child assessment;
- Provide curriculum a learning environment and learning activities that are culturally sensitive and relevant to the development needs of each child and family;
- Provide family services to parents through a Family Partnership Agreement process to involve assessing parents needs and interests working with them to form development goals and work with them to access resources to meet goals;
- Support parent involvement in their childs education and in activities that will increase the parents self-esteem and skills;
- Work with program staff and community partners to provide services to parents to support their role as parents (including parenting skills training in basic child development) and services to help the families move toward self-sufficiency (including educational and employment services; as appropriate);
- Partner with parents to develop transition plans when children move within the program or at six months before their third birthday to plan for transitions to preschool programs;
- Follow all program policies and procedures including confidentiality policies.
Minimum Qualifications
- A degree in early childhood education (ECE) or an A.A. degree or higher in a related field and coursework equivalent to an A.A. degree in ECE and two years experience in early childhood education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT- Proof of physical exam including a TB skin those who have tested positive a statement from a doctor or a chest x-ray must be provided;
- Proof of CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification is required or obtained within 60 days of hire;
- Obtain a Food Handlers permit within 60 days of hiring;
- Completion of the Criminal History Background Check agency criminal history declaration form and fingerprinting;
- Access to a personal vehicle with insurance coverage
- Must have a valid Washington State Drivers License unrestricted except as to vision;
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Additional Information
- KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- family services and working with low-income families
- infant/toddler development and early childhood education practices for children birth to three
- natural and formal child assessment methods
- reflective practice techniques
- group leadership and facilitation processes
- computer operation
Ability to:
- develop positive relationships with parents that supports nurturing parent/child bonding and attachment
- use good written and oral communication skills and basic computer skills
- bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred
- accept personal responsibility for the quantity and timeliness of work
- adapt easily to changing program needs conditions and work responsibilities
- plan and manage time effectively and coordinate activities services and schedules to ensure smooth and efficient operation of work
- demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement
- earn the trust respect and confidence of staff children and community partners by consistent honesty forthrightness with professionalism in all interactions
- contribute to any environment that embraces diversity and uses diverse perspectives to enhance the attainment of organizational goals
SUPERVISION
This employee reports to the Early Childhood Education Supervisor. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed for quality adequacy of professional judgment and compliance with established goals and policies through conferences case records narratives reports and appraisal of results obtained.WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in the usual office environment in clients homes and in a variety of community settings.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
