EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENER

Description

Erikson Institute, a graduate school in child development located in downtown Chicago, is seeking to hire an experienced bilingual professional to fulfill the duties of an Early Childhood Developmental Screener to serve in the child welfare system for a major collaboration with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Early Childhood Project (IDCFS). Through this innovative project, the screener will assess parents and their children birth to age three with the goal of identifying and recommending appropriate services to maximize child and family functioning. Located in the South Loop of Chicago, the position requires a self-motivated and self-reflective graduate-level professional with knowledge of early childhood development, relationship-based practices, and experience working with children and families.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Early Childhood Developmental Screener will conduct screenings of young children birth to age three with their foster parents using tools such as the Denver II, Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) and Ages and Stages Questionnaire: Socio-Emotional (ASQ:SE). In addition to administering standardized instruments, conducting clinical interviews with caregivers and observing the parent-child interactions will also be critical elements of the process. The responsibilities of the screener will range from doing assessments, making referrals to Early Intervention or other necessary systems, translating documents to Spanish and training and consulting with caseworkers and foster parents on early development and infant mental health issues. The candidate will also be responsible for attending trainings offered by the program, weekly supervision, and bi-monthly case presentations.

ABOUT ERIKSON:

Founded in 1966, Erikson Institute is one of the nation's leading graduate schools in child development and early childhood education. It is a private, independent, NCA-accredited graduate school offering master's degrees, a Ph.D., graduate certificates, and professional development courses in child development and early childhood education. Erikson provides a variety of employee benefits, including excellent health and dental plans, life/disability insurance, transit stipend, matching retirement contributions, and more. To learn more, visit our Web site at www.erikson.edu

Erikson Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, marital or parental status, sexual orientation including gender identity, gender expression, military discharge status, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.  In addition, Erikson Institute provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws (including during the application or hiring process).

Mandatory Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
• A Master’s degree in social work, psychology, early childhood education, or a related field required
• Knowledge of child development, infant mental health, social work, and the child welfare system
• At least two years of experience  working with children and families
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and access to a reliable car
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills in English and Spanish
• Ability to work effectively as a team member