Caregiver Connections Consultant
Description
Discover. Self. Community.
Make a difference with DSC!
Founded in 1972, DSC provides educational, professional, residential and behavioral support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Champaign and Ford counties. We have an excellent work environment where you will be part of a team that is positive, caring and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people to whom we provide services. If you are seeking a rewarding and fulfilling job, we are currently hiring for the position of Caregiver Connections Consultant.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- As a Caregiver Connections Consultant, you will provide ongoing infant mental health consultation with a focus on the child and/or the program, technical assistance, training, and referral services to childcare providers working with children ages birth to 5.
- Must qualify as a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts or a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and have at least a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Infant Mental Health or other field.
- Must have successfully completed an internship with a minimum of 1000 hours of applicable supervised direct service or have one year of applicable clinical or early childhood experience under the direction of a QMHP.
- Knowledge of child development, an understanding of the concepts underlying young children’s social emotional development; basic computer skills, with ability to use word processing, email, and data collection software.
- Willingness and ability to travel in a six-county area and reliable vehicle with adequate insurance required.
- LCPC or LCSW desirable.
- 40 hours a week
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
- Competitive Pay
- Medical and dental coverage (starts first day of employment)
- Health reimbursement account (HRA) and flex spending account (FSA)
- Life and disability insurance (starts first day of employment)
- Voluntary vision coverage
- Voluntary legal insurance and identity theft protection
- 401(k) retirement plan with immediate participation and a percentage employer match after 1 year
- Employee referral program (up to $800 per referral)
- 21 days of paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays and 6 days of paid reserve sick leave per year
- Family-oriented work environment, casual dress, and employee events
- Employee assistance program
APPLY:
- Apply online at https://www.dsc-illinois.org/about_us/employment_opportunities.html. EOE
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