Job Description

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope

WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:

As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees, because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind

• A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

We are looking for a dynamic individual for the A Family Place Relief Nursery Therapeutic Early Childhood program. The ideal candidate will be mission-driven, sensitive, and respectful of all people, with a desire to make a difference for children, families, and communities served by LCS Northwest.

The Bilingual Teacher Interventionist/Home Visitor position is a dual role of Therapeutic Early Childhood Classroom Teacher Interventionist and Home Visitor who supports highly stressed families with children aged 5 and younger. This position will provide intensive home-visiting services to a caseload of approximately 9-11 highly stressed families whose children are also served in the Therapeutic Early Childhood Program classrooms. Home visits typically occur with each family monthly and will entail providing parenting and child development information, resources, and support. This position is also responsible for co-creating/planning and implementing developmentally appropriate and therapeutic curricula for 2 different classrooms of 8-11 children each, monitoring each child’s development and progress, as well as creating developmentally appropriate goals for each child. Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position at 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours per week) which requires the ability to work some evening hours.

Enrollment in the Central Background Registry is beneficial if you are even considering working with children in the State of Oregon since it will be required before you can start a position. Enrollment is free and it is recommended that you start now as the process can take time. Start enrollment online at: oregonearlylearning.com

• Co-Plan, implement, and post developmentally and therapeutically appropriate classroom curriculum and activities for children ages 24 mo-5 years
• Ensure a therapeutic atmosphere and interactions occur with children in the classroom
• Incorporate research-based parenting education into home visits
• Utilize the Growing Great Kids/Growing Great Families curriculum to engage families in parent-child activities, facilitate positive attachment, promote early childhood mental health and protective factors
• Assist families to identify and achieve parenting, personal, and/or child goals
• Complete home visit documentation, required evidence-based screenings, and other required paperwork in a timely manner and with accuracy to meet the standards of Relief Nursery
• Provide referrals to necessary community resources, and advocate for the family’s needs and interests
• Establish and maintain positive communication with parents, modeling appropriate interactions with others
• Maintain open, positive communication and promote individual/group problem-solving skills with children, families, co-workers, and the community
• Apply principles of the least restrictive environment for children with disabilities
• Model and encourage direct, professional communication among staff members and facilitate the development of a positive staff support network
• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served
• Work cooperatively with staff, interns, volunteers, and community partners to support the mission of keeping children safe and families together
• Mentor and coordinate with classroom volunteers and interns

HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT:

• The ability to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish is required
• Experience in working with or providing services to children and families
• Ability to relate to diverse at-risk children and families with sensitivity and respect, identify and record significant individual and group behaviors and conduct objective assessments and evaluations, and learn and apply Therapeutic Principles
• Knowledge of infant and child development
• Infant Mental Health endorsement preferred
• Knowledge of, and ability to work with social service agencies, schools, and other agencies regarding referrals and treatment continuity
• Requires strict adherence to HIPAA standards in the office workspace to ensure confidentiality
• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire
• Step 9 or higher in Oregon Registry Online required
• Associate’s degree in early Childhood Education, Education, special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or another related field.
• At least two years of expertise/experience in an early childhood program working with children and families, including home visitation and/or parenting education, or equivalent college coursework, is required. Bilingual Spanish/English is required.
• Current clearance from the Central Background Registry or the ability to obtain CBR clearance is required.
• Ability to obtain current pediatric CPR & First Aid, Oregon Food Handler’s Card,
• Annual Mandatory Reporter/Child Abuse, and Neglect training within the first 6 months of hire.
• Must have a current driver’s license, car insurance, and access to a vehicle.

Thank you! We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we’re unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.