Early Childhood Specialist I

Job description

Job Purpose The Early Childhood Specialist I provides direct services for Early Childhood (EC) initiatives which supports families with young Native Hawaiian children aged 0-5. The ECS I is responsible for providing comprehensive, individualized and group family support services to families with young Native Hawaiian children aged 0-5. This position provides non-clinical support services, including engagement, screening, care coordination, education and resource connection. The Early Childhood Specialist I will also work with the program team to develop, implement and evaluate innovative and impactful programing for our families. This position provides island-wide support, including the delivery of programs and services across multiple sites. Essential Responsibilities: - Applies a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to engage families and complete family-centered screenings and assessments using the Pua Liliʻu assessment tools and other approved screens. - Collaborates with families to meet Hoʻomohala service plans goals that focus on strengthening parent-child relationships, promoting social-emotional development, connecting families to resources, and supporting progress to...