Position: Early Childhood Specialist (Interventionist)
Schedule: Monday through Friday; 36 hours a week
Reports to: Program Manager
Wage: $20.25 (wage differential if bilingual)
_MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is a non-profit, strength-based child abuse and neglect prevention program to support families with children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. We provide comprehensive services for children and families experiencing high stress. Services include a therapeutic classroom emphasizing social-emotional development, home visits, parenting classes and other services. We were ranked as Oregon's 100 best non-profits to work for in 2022, based on our employee's work experience. _
Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and facilitate an NAEYC accredited therapeutic classroom for up to 8 young children (6 weeks - 3 years) as part of a teaching team
Case Management of 8-12 families including home visits and phone contact
Regular, strength-based home visits with Spanish and English speaking families
Referral assistance and crises intervention
Parent coaching, goal setting and facilitating positive parent-child interaction
Culturally competent relationship/rapport building with parents
Maintain records including daily observations, home visit records, family and child assessments
Serve USDA meals following guidelines and record keeping
Scheduled bus riding and driving (no CDL required) in various weather conditions
Support other nursery activities - at times outside of regular hours
Minimum Requirements
Prefer Bilingual English/Spanish including reading, writing and speaking effectively in both languages
Experience and knowledge in working with Latino and immigrant communities
BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or a related field with infant/toddler or preschool teaching experience. Bachelor's in progress, AA/AS or comparable Oregon Registry level considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience in social service setting, knowledge of community resources
Basic knowledge of child abuse and neglect
Ability to recognize and record significant individual and group behaviors
Excellent computer skills including: email, Excel, Word and web-based databases
Effective communication skills including: rapport building, report writing, conflict de-escalation and resolution
Ability to establish and maintain personal /programmatic boundaries and confidentiality while providing supportive services,
Good judgment and maturity to function in crises
Cultural competence
Ability to relate sensitively and non-judgmentally with at-risk children and families
Work independently and as a team member
Ability to multi task and prioritize
Ability to be flexible and take on multiple responsibilities Other Essential Requirements
Ability to lift and carry children up to 40 lbs.
Ability to pass a background check
Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation
Clean driving record to drive company vehicles
Within 60 days of employment must be Pediatric CPR and First aid Certified, have a current food handlers' card, and show proof of completing "Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect," "Child Care Health & Safety," "Safe Sleep," and "Prevention is Better than Treatment" courses as required by Oregon Office of Child Care
To Apply : Please attach resume and cover letter.
_ MountainStar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation. _
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.25 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
4 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
