Reports to: School Age Child Care Program
Director
Hours/Timeframe: 10 hours/week plus additional
hours as needed for staff/intern trainings
STUDENT
SUPPORT
·
Assess,
evaluate, create and keep on file, a service plan for each child on assigned caseload.
·
Work
with children individually and in small groups to address mental health issues
·
Organize
case conferences when needed.
FAMILY
SUPPORT
- Work with children
and their families to address any issues in the home that may be affecting
the children in program
- Offer resources and
ways to help families through challenging situations
COMMUNICATION
& REFERRALS
·
Contact
and develop an ongoing, evolving dialogue with parents or guardians concerning
the well-being and healthy development of each child with an emphasis on how
the Community Art Center can serve the child optimally.
·
Communicate
with other mental health professionals working with children including DCF case
managers, therapists, physicians, etc.
·
Determine
whether children on assigned caseload have been screened for developmental
delays and assess and refer those who show a need for special educational or
mental health services.
STAFF
CONSULTING & TRAINING
·
Provide
training for staff and interns around relevant mental health issues
·
Discuss
case and create strategies with staff for helping children function
successfully in the classroom
· Interface with staff as needed concerning
program planning and how it relates to children realizing their potential and
resolving conflicts.