MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.
· Bachelor’s degree in psychology, family services, social work, early childhood education or related field with experience working in an early childhood setting; or
· A combination of associate’s degree, Oregon Registry level 9 or higher and appropriate experience
· Demonstrated ability to work as a team member, understand developmentally appropriate early childhood practices, and early childhood child guidance techniques consistent with a therapeutic approach
· Positive background check clearance from the Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank as specified by the Coordinated Care Organization contract
· Excellent communication skills and an ability to support people who are under stress.
· Ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse individuals
· Good physical stamina with the ability to lift and carry children, sit in child size chairs and on the floor, bend, and kneel
· Proficient in computer use
· Current valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record/insurance coverage
· Current Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Food Handler’s cards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, kneel, sit on the floor or in child-sized chairs, lift and carry children up to a certain weight (up to approximately 40 pounds), bend, reach, and sometimes run to respond to emergencies, all while maintaining a high level of alertness and physical stamina to engage with young children throughout the day; this may also include good vision and hearing for observing children’s behavior and interactions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications refer to job-related education or training, experience, skills, etc. that are beneficial to the position and Relief Nursery, but not a requirement for the position.
· Bilingual in English and Spanish: Applicants must be able to pass a Spanish Language Proficiency test, allowing them to be certified as a CLSS provider with the State of Oregon, within the first 30 days of employment. Assistance will be provided with this process
· Knowledge of and lived experience with Latino/a families and culture
· One year paid employment working in an early childhood classroom setting supporting children with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges

1. Provide billable skills training interventions in the form of emotional, social, and behavioral support to young children during all program hours using Positive Behavioral Support Interventions, and attachment-based, relational engagement with children to promote healthy social-emotional development
2. Have the knowledge and ability to keep young children safe in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
3. Collaborate with team in implementing the goals and objectives specified on the child’s IFSP (Special Education), and ISSP (Mental Health). Support data collection and documentation as needed
4. Collaborate with team in curriculum planning and program implementation.
5. Conduct phone calls with families when needed
6. Participate in designated team and all staff meetings, training, supervision and Relief Nursery special events, sometimes these are in late afternoons or evenings
7. Participate in a minimum of 24 hours of training per year and engage in other educational requirements of the position
8. Act in accordance with responsibilities and protocols set forth in Oregon Child Abuse Reporting laws and Relief Nursery policy.
9. Perform other relevant duties as assigned
10. Weekly Distribution of Time
    a. Client Services (Billable Time): ~70%, 23 hours
    i. Example model:
11. 12 hours of in-classroom time (skills training)
12. 10 hours individual/family skills training outside of class hours (including evening parent support groups)
13. 1 hours of collaborative team meetings (concentrated in two weeks of the month)
    b. Documentation: 20%, 6 hours
    c. Other: 10%, 3 hours
    i. Trainings, meetings, other