Social Emotional Specialist | Sanford CHILD – Aberdeen

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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: 6th Ave Building
Location: Aberdeen, SD
Address: 110 6th Ave SE Suite #201, Aberdeen, SD 57401, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 20.00
Salary Range: $24.00 – $38.50

Job Summary

Utilizing a collaborative approach, provides education, resources and technical assistance to daycare providers and parents or caregivers in order to support the social, emotional and/or behavior concerns of the child and reduce the likelihood of suspension or expulsion within the early childhood program. Demonstrates knowledge in child development and utilizes appropriate age-related client care protocol relating to the psychosocial and behavior needs of children. Works with the child, parents, and early childhood providers to intervene with support for social and emotional concerns.

Performs temperament and strength-based early childhood assessments and observes the child within the childcare setting. Prepares reports according to findings. Consults with the parent or caregiver(s) and the childcare providers to seek feedback on the behavior concerns to be addressed. Facilitate the development of an individualized action plan to assist the parent or caregiver(s) and the childcare providers in meeting the childs social emotional needs. Provides Technical Assistance (TA) with the childcare staff to support the implementation of strategies that support the action plan within the childcare setting. Provides parent consultations to support their implementation of behavior strategies within the home and to help them communicate effectively with childcare staff. Offer community resources that may benefit the childs social emotional development.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, teaching, or Early Childhood from an approved preparation program. In lieu of degree, would consider equivalent experience within above fields.

Previous experience in early childhood settings required.

Current/Valid in one of the following:

Certified Social Worker (CSW)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health (LPC-MH)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Teaching License

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0201271
Job Function: Care Coordination
Featured: No