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Therapeutic Preschool Specialist

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Therapeutic Preschool Specialist

Summary
The Children’s Center Utah has an opening for a part-time Therapeutic Preschool Specialist to act as a group facilitator in our Therapeutic Preschool Program. Training and opportunities for learning and growth are provided. This is for our afternoon shift; Monday through Friday, approximately 11:30 am - 4 pm. We are offering a $500 sign-on bonus; half paid at hire and the second half paid at 3 months. 
 
Responsibilities
  • Supervise small group of children in daily activities such as art, circle activities, snack, lunch, play time, gross motor play, and stories
  • Observe behaviors, reinforces positive behaviors, redirects negative behaviors, and provides positive modeling and reinforcement
  • Provide structure and consistent limits and expectations 
  • Engage physically with children, sometimes on the floor with them, lifting and carrying them, restraining them when necessary, etc.
  • Encourage children to share, express feelings appropriately, and play without aggression
  • Respond quickly to keep children positively occupied and interested
  • Correctly perform daily charting in the electronic medical records system
 
The Children’s Center Utah
The Children’s Center Utah is a highly respected nonprofit organization providing comprehensive mental health care to children and their families across the socioeconomic spectrum.  The Children’s Center Utah was selected as one of the 2023 Best Companies To Work For by Utah Business Magazine!
 
The Children's Center Utah is the recognized local expert in treatment related to childhood trauma for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We offer a range of services based upon the mental health needs of each child and family, including outpatient family and group therapy, and therapeutic preschool services. Our expertise is sought after by professionals from throughout the nation. We are committed to excellence. We strive for best-in-class.
 
The Successful Candidate
  • You are passionate about our work. You are excited to work with children. You enthusiastically take advantage of the opportunity to be trained and develop skills in evidenced based models for dealing with children who have mental health and trauma challenges.
  • You are empathetic. Being able to build a trusting relationship with each child is paramount. Being able to understand the child’s experience through a trauma lens is helpful. 
  • You are a team player. You are excited to work with your classroom lead, volunteers, and the rest of the preschool team to provide exceptional care to our children.
Requirements
  • Minimum age of 18 years old
  • Experience working with young children
  • High school diploma or GED. College coursework in early childhood education, social work, psychology or other social science is strongly preferred. Training provided
  • First Aid and CPR certification and Food Handler’s Permit required within 30 days
  • Must be able to meet the physical demands to supervise active preschool children: lifting up to approximately 50lbs, bending, restraining children, sitting on the floor, etc. 
  • Must have strong writing skills and strong computer system skills to document files in electronic medical records system
Schedule
Approximately 25 hours per week. Afternoon shift: Monday-Friday, approximately 11:30 am - 4 pm.
 
Compensation: $16.50/hour. $500 sign-on bonus; half paid at hire and the second half paid at 3 months. 
 
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, paid time off, paid holidays, employer paid group life insurance and short- and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, 401k with employer match, Employee Assistance Program.
 
Notices
The Children’s Center Utah (TCCU) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any phase of employment. TCCU values and encourages diversity. We serve a diverse clientele and recognize the importance and value of our team reflecting the wonderful diversity of our community. TCCU participates in E-verify and we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. All TCCU employees are required to pass an annual background check. Employment is contingent on passing the background check.

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Additional Info

Job Type : Part-time

Organization Mission : The Children's Center Utah provides comprehensive mental health care to enhance the emotional well-being of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families.

DEI/Nondiscrimination Statement : The Children’s Center Utah is committed to learning, changing, and growing as we continually develop a stronger environment of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging to provide compassionate care to our children and families receiving services, to our team, and to our communities.

Our goals are to achieve the following:

-Our clients, team, board, and volunteers reflect the communities we serve
-Recruitment, hiring, and retention practices promote diversity
-Our team knows they belong here and can be authentic
-Opportunity, growth, and leadership are open to all team members
-We champion and promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging
-We lead by example

Job Location : West Valley City

Work Model : On-site

Compensation Type : Hourly

Job Status : Nonexempt

Benefits Offered : Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off

Pay Range : 16.50

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