Program Specialist (Trauma-Informed Care Advisor) - ECC BRIDGE - Long Beach

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Children's Home Society of California (CHS) is a multi-service, non-profit agency providing Early Learning and Education Programs in multiple counties in California. Come join our team and contribute your talents to supporting families, child care providers, and communities while we work together building brighter tomorrows for children today!

CHS provides a robust benefits package, which includes: 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents; 10% employer paid pension plan contribution for eligible employees; monthly paid time off (PTO) accrual; 12 paid holidays; sick leave benefits; and much more.

COVID-19 considerations: CHS cares deeply about your health and safety. CHS has established health and safety procedures for all offices and follows local, state, and federal requirements.

Work from home and hybrid schedules are available for some positions dependent on the job duties and responsibilities and are subject to applicable agency policies and procedures.

This is a Full-Time (37.5 hours), Non-Exempt Position

Under the supervision of Children’s Home Society of California’s (CHS) Program Manager, the Program Specialist will:

· Work collaboratively with the Bridge Child Care Navigator to identify the needs of children referred by Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles

· Provide technical assistance to existing and potential child care providers

· Provide Trauma-Informed Care Trainings to Child Care Providers

· Provide Coaching Sessions to Bridge Child Care Providers

· Attend meetings and trainings hosted by the Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles and Drew Child Development Corporation

· Represent CHS at designated community outreach events to inform professionals, providers, and families about services

· Work with identified providers to ensure child care services are provided and supporting documentation is complete for payment

· Maintain ongoing referral documentation

· Prepare oral and written reports as needed

· Maintain and ensure data integrity and accuracy for required databases

· Maintain all records in a high-quality manner and within record protection, retention, and destruction guidelines

· Adhere to all agency policies and procedures, as well as applicable contractual and governmental regulations

· Work some evening and weekend hours, as needed, to support programming for client services

· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Human Development or related field, or Associate’s Degree plus five (5) years of experience required

· Five (5) years of experience working with children and families desired

· Basic knowledge of child development programs available in the community

· Prior non-profit experience preferred

· Knowledge of California Code of Regulations Title 5 desired

· Knowledge of California Code of Regulations Title 22 desired

· Excellent verbal presentation skills and ability to display professional decorum in representing the agency in the community

· Proven ability to establish a rapport with parents, providers, and community organizations

· Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide variety of parents from diverse economic and ethnic backgrounds

· Ability to prepare and present effective written work, provide strong attention to detail, and produce error-free work

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the agency staff

· Proactive self-motivator with a professional, positive, and flexible attitude

· Excellent organization skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

· Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with a strong work ethic

· Ability to work independently and be accessible while teleworking

· Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment

· Commitment to CHS’s core mission and values, and an ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners

· Bilingual skills in Spanish desired

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

· Ability to travel via air and surface transportation, including travel between multiple offices

SALARY SCALE:

Entry level pay for this position is $24.00 per hour; the full pay scale is $24.00 to $28.08. Advancement on pay scale is based on qualifications, such as experience and education, and eventual job performance. Excellent benefits are provided including 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision premium coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents and 10% pension plan contribution for eligible employees.

For consideration, submit a cover letter and resume.

CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA IS AN

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SMOKE-FREE/DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.08 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• California Code of Regulations Title 5: 1 year (Preferred)
• Code of Regulations Title 22: 1 year (Preferred)
• non-profit: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person