Job Description
Facility: Aberdeen Medical Center - 2905 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401, USA
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 20.00
Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50
Job Summary
Utilizing a collaborative approach, provides education, resources and technical assistance to daycare providers and parents or caregivers in order to support the social, emotional and/or behavior concerns of the child and reduce the likelihood of suspension or expulsion within the early childhood program. Demonstrates knowledge in child development and utilizes appropriate age-related client care protocol relating to the psychosocial and behavior needs of children. Works with the child, parents, and early childhood providers to intervene with support for social and emotional concerns.
Performs temperament and strength-based early childhood assessments and observes the child within the childcare setting. Prepares reports according to findings. Consults with the parent or caregiver(s) and the childcare providers to seek feedback on the behavior concerns to be addressed. Facilitate the development of an individualized action plan to assist the parent or caregiver(s) and the childcare providers in meeting the child's social emotional needs. Provides Technical Assistance (TA) with the childcare staff to support the implementation of strategies that support the action plan within the childcare setting. Provides parent consultations to support their implementation of behavior strategies within the home and to help them communicate effectively with childcare staff. Offer community resources that may benefit the child's social emotional development.