Thom Child and Family Services jobs in Springfield, MA

Thom Worcester Area Early Intervention GROUP COORDINATOR Thom Child & Family Services offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package including, but not limited to: Flexible Schedules: Schedule FT 40hrs/wk M-F Health and Dental Insurance, including Fitness Benefits and Wellness Incentive Program. Generous vacation Personal time Sick time (80 - 96 hours every year) Paid holiday (10-12 paid holidays) 403(b) with employer matching Section 125 flexible benefits plan (Medical and dependent care) Employer sponsored Long-term disability insurance. Employer sponsored Life Insurance Employer sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Productivity Bonus Plan Continuing education leave and paid conference fees. Paid professional license renewal fees. Clinical supervision, mentoring and team support. Mileage reimbursement Other optional benefits: Short-term Disability Insurance Accident Insurance Cancer Insurance QUALIFICATIONS A minimum bachelor's degree in an Early Intervention relevant discipline and three years' experience working with young children and their families. Eligible for Early Intervention Specialist certification. Maintains current driver's license. Maintains professional license when applicable to profession. SUPERVISION: Each Staff member will receive supervision appropriate to the staff member's skills and level of professional development. Supervision will occur within the context of a formalized relationship that provides frequent and regularly scheduled individual or group personal contact with the supervisor. Reports to Clinical Coordinator and Program Director. PROFESSIONAL STAFF ROLES: Group Management/Supervision: Strong knowledge base in the areas of early childhood development and developmental disability. Participates in the development of developmentally appropriate curriculum ensures that such curriculum is carried out in all classrooms/groups. Facilitates the organization and maintenance/cleaning of classroom space and insuring the availabilities of developmentally appropriate materials. Ensures updating and upkeep of bulletin boards. Submits request to purchase supplies, equipment, and inventories group materials. Oversees registration/referral process to group, including reviewing outcomes and facilitating a good match between outcomes and group experiences offered. Communicates with service coordinators as required. Coordinates/Updates IFSP service grid for children enrolled or to be enrolled in EI groups. Service Coordinate clients and provide home/community visits as needed. Oversees transportation of children and parents to groups, coordinate with the Department of Public Health and the contracted transportation company. Regularly hold EI group team meetings. Provide consistent and ongoing supervision to classroom assistants, frequency being determined by level of experience and expertise of the assistant. Participates in orientation of new staff members. Works with team to improve ability to give and receive feedback. Works with team member when in conflict. Works with team to develop sense of cohesion, teamwork, and team support. Assists team members around group time management, documentation, billing, and scheduling. Communicate consistently and regularly with group and program staff, service coordinators, clinical coordinator, and Program Director regarding development of new groups, and group enrollment. Convenes case conferences when appropriate. Participate in all aspects of the group experiences (e.g., planning, set-up, facilitating, clean-up and processing). Staffing groups may be as regularly scheduled staff as a substitute for other group staff members. Coordinates group staffing including students, volunteers, consultants and specialty providers. Arrange for supervision of students and volunteers as necessary. Substitute or arrange for group coverage as needed. Communicates/distributes relevant information (announcements, scheduling changes, surveys) to all group families in a timely manner. Maintains positive communication with families. Ensures that required DPH and OCCS information is up-to-date and maintained in children's files. Meet productivity expectation. Other duties as required. Management Team: Participates in the development and implementation of policy and procedures as needed. Oversees emergency drills. Attends and participates in team meetings, raising issues of concern and participating in problem solving. Facilitates/cooperates in meeting process, keeping to the agenda and timeframe. Participates in the interviewing/hiring process when applicable. Maintain an understanding and appreciation for the “Big Picture” and managing the balance with the day-to-day realities. Use computer/technology to organize, schedule and communicate. Consultation/Collaboration/Outreach: Participates in the development of “Natural Environment” opportunities, and the medical/social service system. Has knowledge of/and the ability to access community resources. Participates in the development and implementation of Outreach activities, focusing on specific target populations. Participates in offering presentations/workshops to the community providers, parents, staff. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Professionalism: Attend and participate in all staff meetings, in-services, and team meetings. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries; promote client confidentiality; and exhibit flexibility, and teamwork. Demonstrates sensitivity to/awareness of the diversity of families and staff (cultural, economic, educational, language). Communicate relevant information with supervisors and coworkers regarding daily work, schedule, and families. Maintain a positive approach by respecting and valuing contributions of coworkers, contributing input focused on improvement of the program, and willingness to participate in special projects and initiatives. Accept feedback on performance, appropriately handle differences of opinion, and communicate directly with others. Meet expected documentation timelines, be prompt for meetings and follow through on commitments in a timely manner. Exhibits strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, managing to be flexible and creative when necessary. Current driver's license and reliable transportation. Bilingual/Bicultural a plus. CPR/First Aid required. Note: Full-time position 40hrs/wk (Monday to Friday)