Infant Toddler Coaching Specialist

Travel may require overnight stays, air travel, vehicle travel, etc.

• Full Time
• Fairmont, WV
• Posted 2 weeks ago

Website Catholic Charities WVa

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.

• 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 prevention
• I/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.

• 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.

• 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…