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Trauma Support Specialist
What You'll Do
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Provide trauma-informed early childhood mental health consultation to Head Start children, staff and families through support and coaching
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Provide hands-on support for teachers in the classroom when there are significant behavioral or social-emotional concerns, using trauma informed practices and Conscious Discipline strategies
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Recommend, demonstrate, and coach teachers for supporting the children’s social-emotional needs in the classroom.
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Engage, support, and assist in developing relationships with families.
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As needed, work with local mental health providers to assure high quality ongoing mental health services to children and families.
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Attend and participate in team meetings with parents and teachers to create an intervention plan, and follow up with staff and parents as needed.
What You Can Expect
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Competitive hourly wage
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Medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurance plans available
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403(b) retirement plan
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Paid time off: two (2) weeks after completing one year of employment
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Generous amount of paid time off around major holidays
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Employee referral bonus
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Qualify for student loan forgiveness through the PSLF Program
What We Expect From You
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An Associate Degree in Social Work or Early Childhood Education (Bachelor's degree preferred)
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Maintain a positive attitude
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Ability to relate well with young children families, and other professionals
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Demonstrate flexibility working with the diverse needs and abilities of families, children, and co-workers
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Be physically able to interact with young children
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Valid Ohio driver's license
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Proof of auto insurance
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Completion of background checks
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Be able to pass initial and regular drug screenings
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