Infant & Early Childhood Support Specialist

• This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.
• Apply today to discuss a schedule that would work for you!

• Market consultation services in Cambria and Somerset County
• Meet with providers and explain the process to request and receive services
• Schedule observations of classroom setup, schedules, and staff interactions with students in response to providers’ inquiries
• Schedule observations of individual students and present recommendations in response to providers’ inquiries

• Provide classroom support for identified students, as needed
• Work collaboratively with staff to address the behavioral concerns of children who display developmental delays or challenging and disruptive behavior within the classroom
• Oversee implementation of behavior modification strategies to ensure staff have understood the recommendations and are able to implement them consistently
• Collaborate with behavioral health providers who are working with identified children to ensure consistency among caregivers working with the child
• Provide observation and collect data to determine the antecedents and functions of the child’s behavior to guide recommendations for improvement
• Adhere to professional and ethical standards of best practice when engaging with students and their families
• Assess the effectiveness of strategies and interventions being recommended through ongoing data collection and consultation with the staff
• Participate in family meetings to discuss the behaviors of concern and identify interventions and strategies to support the child in the classroom and reduce disruptive behaviors
• Conduct a Behavioral Analysis for children with more complex behavioral issues and refer families for additional supports, as needed
• Participate in staff meetings/trainings, as needed
• Develop and deliver informal trainings and/or coaching sessions for staff, as requested

• Document encounters for each provider and program location on the monthly spreadsheet
• Document all monthly activities on the monthly summary form and provide to our grant writer at the conclusion of the month
• Document each encounter with identified students on their tracking sheet to maintain an ongoing record of services and pertinent information regarding the child
• Write letters of recommendations to outside physicians and behavioral health providers regarding the need for more intensive services, when needed
• Revise recommendations, as needed, based on progress or regression being observed following implementation of recommended strategies
• Document family meeting notes and the strategies being recommended to support the child

• Master’s Degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree in Behavior Science, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or other related field
• Minimum of 2500 hours previously working with children
• Appropriate clearances and trainings: PA State Criminal History Record, Child Abuse Report, FBI Criminal History Report, NSOR clearance, and Mandated Reporter Training. Clearances must be kept current.
• CPR Certification, Fire Safety and DHS Training
• Physical done within one year prior to start date
• TB test within three months prior to start date
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending and stopping for long periods of time up to eight hours per day

Our opportunities are a great way to get a start in your career that offers a lot of room to grow within our organization. We need supportive and committed people to positively impact the next generation. Apply Today!

Note: The specific responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on the policies of regulations governing child care and education.

EOE-The Learning Lamp is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. In accordance with the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act (PWFA), The Learning Lamp will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees or applicants with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on business operations. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace where all employees and applicants feel valued and supported. Reasonable Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.