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Title:  Therapeutic Integration Specialist

Reports To: Kids Connect Clinician

Qualifications:  High School Diploma plus experience working with preschool age children with behavioral needs required. Associate’s Degree or CDA preferred.  Ability to organize and plan activities, establish warm, supportive relationships and provide a wide variety of stimulating and developmentally appropriate experiences for children.  Reliable automobile, valid driver's license and auto liability insurance.  CPR and first aid training. Must provide proof of a physical examination not more than two years old; results of a TB test indicating free from TB and for women under 35 years of age, proof of measles, mumps and rubella immunization or immunity.  Must provide all required DCYF licensing forms within 30 days of hire.

Duties:

  1. Work with the Clinical Social Worker on gathering all information during the Intake and Initial Family Assessment.
  2. Address all therapeutic interventions and supports needed to overcome specific barrier identified in the assessment.
  3. Coordinate and communicate on a regular basis with program staff regarding the individual needs of each child.
  4. Maintain all paperwork required for a child receiving therapeutic services.
  5. Communicate with parents on a daily/weekly basis on the progress on either child’s strengths/accomplishments or any incidents/behaviors.
  6. Actively participate in program meetings.
  7. Make constructive use of individual and peer supervision on a weekly basis.
  8. Complete 30 hours of relevant training in child-related topics during the first year of employment, and 20 hours of ongoing professional development and training thereafter.
  9. Contribute to the overall success and quality of the program and agency by working constructively and collaboratively with other staff members to address programmatic and agency wide issues.
  10. Provide leadership in ensuring that all individuals are treated respectfully and that diversity in backgrounds and life experiences is supported and valued throughout the agency.
  11. Assist in publicizing agency programs and educating others about the agency and its services
  12. Other duties as assigned.