Child Development Specialist, Weekdays, Lourie Center

Lourie Center - Rockville

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The Lourie Center seeks to hire an experienced Child Development Specialist who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

The Lourie Center for Children's Social & Emotional Wellness is a private, non‑profit agency with a mission to improve the social and emotional health of young children and their families through prevention, early intervention, education, research and training. The Center has four core programs serving children birth through age 12 and their families:
Head Start, The Lourie Center School, The Therapeutic Nursery Program and Parent‑Child Clinical Services.

• Assist in scheduling eligibility and family assessments
• Provide family counseling and training to address the social emotional needs of children utilizing a family coaching model
• Educate families about MCITP services and obtain background information as needed for assessment report
• Participate in eligibility and family assessments and assist in the development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
• Administer social emotional assessment tools, interpret results and write reports; conduct clinical observations in homes, child care centers and the community
• Provide service coordination to families and collaborate with other professionals on multidisciplinary teams
• Collaborate with community partners such as Child Welfare Services and Early Head Start regarding support for children and families

• Master’s degree in social work or related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience with children, preferably birth to four years old.
• Minimum licensure of LGSW or LGPC; LCSW or LCPC preferred.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

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Employment Type:

Full-time

• Hours per Week: 40 hrs/week

• Typical Daily

Schedule:

8:00 AM–5:00 PM Monday through Friday

• Shift Type: Day

• Weekend Requirements: None

• Holiday Requirements: Follow company holiday calendar

$55,982.75 - $81,182.40

Salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Exempt)

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free employee parking
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on the date of hire
• Employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D (short‑term disability buy‑up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1‑year eligible employment with a 3‑year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long‑term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

Adventist Health Care is a faith‑based organization with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area. It is the first and largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that.

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