Child Development Specialist

Position Summary:

The Childhood Development Specialist (CDS) will be responsible for providing information to youth, families and staff on various aspects of youth development, special needs and mental health needs. This position will serve as a resource within the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket (Club), providing a variety of short-term services and referrals for youth age 5-18 and their families. The CDS will work with youth to provide individualized support, with their families and in group settings. They should also be knowledgeable of external resources. Part Time Monday-Friday, approximately 20 hours/week, $20/hr.

Qualifications:

Each of these areas of responsibility are designed to further the organization’s mission to inspire and enable young people of Pawtucket and surrounding communities, especially those with greatest need, to realize their full potential as healthy, productive and caring citizens.

Social Emotional / Mental Health Support

• Engage youth in social emotional wellness groups focusing on various topics such as peer relationships, coping skills, teamwork, self-esteem, etc, including Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) based curriculums
• Support youth with individual needs and challenges

Behavior Consultation and Management

• Support staff with youth behaviors and conflict resolution

Family Engagement

• Build family engagement and involvement for youths’ needs through family meetings, parent calls (when appropriate) and events

Case Management

• Maintain case files, notes and reports to track youth’s progress and areas of growth

Training and Staff Development

• Identify areas with room for growth to present training topics

Other Responsibilities

• Support mission, principles and contribute to a productive work environment
• Ensure Club programs are inclusive, safe, engaging and compliant with ADA laws
• Effectively use technology, membership management systems and information management systems to track data
• Attend meetings when appropriate
• Engage and participate in supervision as necessary; Club and Clinical Supervision
• Other related duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a helping profession; Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, etc.
• Experience working with school aged youth as well as understanding child and adolescent development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassion and empathy for youth and families with diverse needs and backgrounds
• Positive working relationships with external providers
• Professionalism and discretion
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrate knowledge and competence related to working with technology
• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks

Disclaimer:

This position description describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person