Early Childhood Social Worker; BSW

Aspire Early Education is seeking a Bachelor-Level Social Worker to support children, families, and staff in our early childhood program. This role focuses on family support, child social-emotional development, and connecting families to community resources. Looking for someone full-time 30-40 hours/week.

• Conduct family meetings and needs assessments
• Provide coaching on child development, behavior, routines, and parenting
• Connect families to community resources (healthcare, housing, food assistance, Early Intervention, behavioral health, etc.)
• Support participation in IEP/IFSP meetings, conferences, and transition planning

• Identify social-emotional and developmental needs early
• Support behavior strategies and self-regulation skills
• Promote inclusive participation for all children

• Provide coaching on positive behavior supports and trauma-informed practices
• Model effective strategies for challenging behaviors
• Support classroom environments that promote engagement and inclusion

• Collaborate with Early Intervention, schools, therapists, and community agencies
• Support referrals and follow-up services
• Assist with transitions into preschool, kindergarten, and specialized services

• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential records
• Complete required reports and documentation
• Follow EEC regulations, Aspire policies, and confidentiality standards

• Experience with young children and families preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of child development and family support
• Bilingual Spanish skills a plus

• Pass CORI, SORI, DCF, and EEC Background Record Check (BRC)
• Ability to work in classrooms with young children
• Reliable transportation for community needs