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Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Early Childhood Specialist works closely with the Wheeler Health & Wellness medical staff, under administration of the HRSA early childhood grant, to deliver high quality services to children ages 0-5 and their families that include developmental screening and linkage to services, well-child visit coordination and support and consultation to medical staff on young child development and trauma informed practices.

Starting Salary $56,000

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or related human services field is required. Extensive knowledge and demonstrated level of expertise in early childhood development, emotional and behavioral health, family systems, assessment, attachment/separation issues, substance abuse, domestic violence, and abuse and neglect is also required.

LOCATION

Hartford, CT-This position will travel to other locations as needed

SCHEDULE

Full time

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you:

Nurture Your Health:

+ Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo

+ Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna

+ Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health

Secure Your Future:

+ Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance

+ 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company

Fuel Your Career Growth:

+ Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program

+ Access training and development opportunities

+ Receive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedication

Maintain Work-Life Harmony:

+ Recharge with generous paid time off, including:

+ 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge

+ 8 sick days per year for your well-being

+ 2 personal days per year for your personal needs

+ 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you

+ 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones

+ Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts team based well child visits with parents and their babies and young children with the physician/pediatric nurse practitioner.

Provides consultations with families with babies and young children regarding developmental and behavioral concerns such as sleep, discipline, picky eating, etc.

Collaborates with Healthy Steps team to implement all core components of the program including universal child development screening, making positive parenting and early learning guidance information readily available to all practice staff, and adjusting workflows for optimal efficiency.

Provides consultation to medical professionals and all practice staff re: early childhood development, infant mental health, and trauma informed practice.

Provides referrals and tracks follow-up, as appropriate, to help families make connections to key resources within the community.

Maintains databases required to meet Healthy Steps fidelity metrics including both internal and external referrals.

Collaborates with Healthy Steps team to complete annual site reporting to the National Office, which may include analysis of both external database files and EMR data reports.

Documents all patient clinical activity and care coordination in electronic medical records.

Maintains open communication with medical staff and members of the care team.

Works closely with pediatric providers around care coordination, goal setting, counseling, coaching and education about key aspects of a child’s development.

May conduct home visits and may accompany families to key medical, specialty, and community agency appointments as needed.

May facilitate parents’/caregivers’ groups.

Participates in reflective supervision meetings.

Participates when appropriate in community-wide early childhood

meetings.

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Details

Pay Type Salary

Education Level Master’s Degree

Hiring Rate 56,000 USD