• Developmental Pediatrics Family Resource…

    SSM Health (St. Louis, MO)


    It's more than a career, it's a calling.

     

    MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    Job Highlights:

    _Monday-Friday_

    _8:00AM-4:30PM_

    + **_Knights of Columbus provides advanced care for children with a broad range of neuro-developmental disabilities and communication disorders. We work with a variety of pediatric patients, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), language and social delays, intellectual disabilities, genetic disorders, associated developmental and behavioral concerns._**

    + **_Familiarity with autism and developmental disabilities, community services, and special education services is preferred._**

    Job Summary:

    Serves as a liaison and resource for the families of children who are at-risk for autism or developmental disabilities or delays.

    Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Provides information, support and training, and serves as a community link to family centered efforts and activities.

    + Identifies and maintains community referral source contacts including community service programs, behavioral health care, specialized children services, and education/training opportunities.

    + Establishes partnerships with social service agencies and participates in public awareness and child find activities, including community events, early childhood activities, and other early childhood programs.

    + Communicates effectively with families and staff to ensure all needs are met. Organizes and supports family meetings and maintains related documentation.

    + Prepares and distributes informational program materials to physician’s offices, childcare providers, and community bulletin boards. Participates in opportunities to support the program.

    + Serves as key responder to situations involving children with escalated behaviors.

    + Provides parent training for Peers Therapy Group program.

    + Coordinates and provides education for other professionals and community agencies.

    + Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    EDUCATION

    + Bachelor's degree in Mental Health or related field

    EXPERIENCE

    + One year experience

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    + Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking.

    + Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).

    + Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

    + Frequent keyboard use/data entry.

    + Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and gripping.

    + Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

    + Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.

    + Occasional driving.

    + Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and squatting.

    REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

    + None

    Department:

    2071000010 Knight of Columbus Center

    Work Shift:

    Day Shift (United States of America)

    Scheduled Weekly Hours:

    40

    Benefits:

    SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

     

    + **Paid Parental Leave** **:** we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

    + **Flexible Payment Options:** our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

    + **Upfront Tuition Coverage** : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

     

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