Infant Toddler Specialist At Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa), we have a culture deeply rooted in Catholic social teaching and respect all Catholic beliefs and practices.
Position Summary:
To conduct and present research specific to infants and toddlers and provide specialized coaching and technical assistance to administrators and caregivers of infants and toddlers.
Essential Duties:
Participate on the CCR&R professional development team and implement all team responsibilities as outlined in Chapter 5 of the CCR&R Policy and Procedures manual.
Provides coaching and technical assistance as outlined in the CCR&R Policy and Procedure Manual.
Provides technical assistance to providers for general requests which include but are not limited to:
- Health and Safety, Diapering, handwashing, safe sleep
- Concerns noted on TACIT visits, quality rating evaluations
- Curriculum Implementation
- Biting and expulsion preventionI/T Credential Specialization
- Portfolio development
- Other topics as needed
- Provide updates on newest infant/toddler research.
- Promote and educate providers and community members on the WV Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Designation (BFCCD) initiative by recruiting childcare centers, facilities, and family childcare providers to participate.
Serve as the lead contact for the WV Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Designation (BFCCD) for Region 1.Assist providers with the maintenance and renewal of the Breastfeeding Friendly Childcare Designation certification and all that process entails (annual/renewal check-ins, additional training, etc.)Maintain documentation of (BFCCD) process.
Serve as Team Leader for technical assistance team consisting of the Child Care Nurse Health Consultant and the Child Care Health Educator.
Work with Professional Development Team Supervisor to request bonus stipends once BFCCD steps are completed.
Work collaboratively with the TRAILS team to participate in the TRIP program.
Collaboratively work with the ITSN to develop initiatives.
Attend ITSN meetings and plan retreats.
Conduct and present research on infant/toddler policies, best practices, and childcare trends.
Additional Duties:
Participate in required meetings including staff and unit meetings.
Provide technical assistance visits that require in-depth knowledge of infant/toddler development, as needed.
Participate in field experiences to establish and maintain relationships with Family Child Care Facility providers.
Participate in the Traveling Resources for Infant Providers (T.R.I.P) program.
Promote membership in the WV Infant Mental Health Association and provide coaching through the endorsement process.
Collaborate with the local Community Colleges and Technical schools to promote articulation of WVIT I-R and WVIT II.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
Option 1, Preferred: A master's degree in early childhood, developmental psychology, educational psychology, or child development. Specialized training in coaching and adult learning. Certification for the Program for Infant/Toddler Care. Infant/Toddler Mental Health Endorsement for Category I or II. Three years of work experience as an Infant/Toddler Specialist. Option 2, Standard: A bachelor's degree in early childhood, developmental psychology, or child development. Specialized training in coaching and adult learning. Certification for the Program for Infant/Toddler Care. Infant/Toddler Mental Health Endorsement for Category I or II. Five years of work experience as an Infant/Toddler Specialist. Option 3, Division of Early Care and Education Approval Required: A bachelor's degree early childhood, developmental psychology, or child development. Specialized training in coaching and adult learning. One-year relevant occupational experience. CCR&R agencies must obtain approval from the Division of Early Care and Education prior to extending an employment offer to people applying under option. Abilities: Valid driver's license. Able to travel extensively and work flexible hours. Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Adhere to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics. Must be eligible to meet requirements of the STARS career pathway including becoming a STARS credentialed trainer. Complete initial online training for Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale-revised (ITERS-R) within first (6) months of employment. Certification for the Program for Infant/Toddler care.
Physical Demands:
Mobility within the office and field includes movement from floor to floor.
Access information using a computer.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is frequently required to talk and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment:- Indoors in a normal office environment with little temperature changes at least fifty percent (50%) of the time.
- Prolonged sitting at a desk viewing a computer screen and keyboard typing.
- Frequent face-to-face, electronic, and virtual interactions with internal and external customers.
- Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
- Public contact position requiring appropriate business casual apparel.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- Must be able to travel to conferences, State meetings, and agency meetings.
- Travel may require overnight stays, air travel, vehicle travel, etc.
