Child Development Specialist, Weekdays, The Lourie Center - MCITP
Adventist HealthCare, Rockville, MD, United States
Lourie Center – Rockville
The Lourie Center, Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire an experienced Child Development Specialist who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.
The Lourie Center for Children’s Social & Emotional Wellness is a private, non‑profit agency with a mission to improve the social and emotional health of young children and their families through prevention, early intervention, education, research and training. The Lourie Center has four core programs serving children birth through age 12 and their families: Head Start, The Lourie Center School, The Therapeutic Nursery Program and Parent‑Child Clinical Services.
Responsibilities
Assist in scheduling eligibility and family assessments
Provide family counseling and training to address children’s social emotional needs using a family coaching model
Educate families about MCITP services and obtain background information as needed for assessment reports
Participate in eligibility and family assessments and assist in the development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
Administer social emotional assessment tools, interpret results and write reports; conduct clinical observations in homes, child care centers and the community
Provide service coordination to families and collaborate with other professionals on multidisciplinary teams
Collaborate with community partners such as Child Welfare Services and Early Head Start regarding support for children and families
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in social work or a related field
Minimum of two years’ experience with children, preferably birth to four years old
Minimum licensure of LGSW or LGPC; LCSW or LCPC preferred
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Work Schedule
Employment Type: Full‑time
Hours per Week: 40 hrs/week
Typical Daily Schedule: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday through Friday
Shift Type: Day
Weekend Requirements: None
Holiday Requirements: Follow company holiday calendar
Pay Range
$55,982.75 – $81,182.40
FLSA Classification
United: United States of America (Exempt)
Benefits
Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Free employee parking
Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on date of hire
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D (short-term disability buy-up available)
Paid time off
Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long-term care and critical illness & accident insurance
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program (EAP) support
COVID-19 Vaccination
Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.
Tobacco and Drug Statement
Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.
Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. (\"Nicotine products\" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products such as nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).
Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. Adventist HealthCare does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.
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The Lourie Center, Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire an experienced Child Development Specialist who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.
The Lourie Center for Children’s Social & Emotional Wellness is a private, non‑profit agency with a mission to improve the social and emotional health of young children and their families through prevention, early intervention, education, research and training. The Lourie Center has four core programs serving children birth through age 12 and their families: Head Start, The Lourie Center School, The Therapeutic Nursery Program and Parent‑Child Clinical Services.
Responsibilities
Assist in scheduling eligibility and family assessments
Provide family counseling and training to address children’s social emotional needs using a family coaching model
Educate families about MCITP services and obtain background information as needed for assessment reports
Participate in eligibility and family assessments and assist in the development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
Administer social emotional assessment tools, interpret results and write reports; conduct clinical observations in homes, child care centers and the community
Provide service coordination to families and collaborate with other professionals on multidisciplinary teams
Collaborate with community partners such as Child Welfare Services and Early Head Start regarding support for children and families
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in social work or a related field
Minimum of two years’ experience with children, preferably birth to four years old
Minimum licensure of LGSW or LGPC; LCSW or LCPC preferred
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Work Schedule
Employment Type: Full‑time
Hours per Week: 40 hrs/week
Typical Daily Schedule: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday through Friday
Shift Type: Day
Weekend Requirements: None
Holiday Requirements: Follow company holiday calendar
Pay Range
$55,982.75 – $81,182.40
FLSA Classification
United: United States of America (Exempt)
Benefits
Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Free employee parking
Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on date of hire
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D (short-term disability buy-up available)
Paid time off
Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long-term care and critical illness & accident insurance
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program (EAP) support
COVID-19 Vaccination
Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.
Tobacco and Drug Statement
Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.
Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. (\"Nicotine products\" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products such as nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).
Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. Adventist HealthCare does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.
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