Early Childhood Therapist

Early Childhood Attachment

Therapist

Job Summary and Job Description

Job Title : Early Childhood Attachment Therapist

Department : Early Childhood Attachment

Reports To : Early Childhood Attachment Supervisor

Pay Range : $49,920.00- $55,250.00

Classification : Full Time Salaried- Exempt

D.A. Blodgett- St. John's

D.A. Blodgett- St. John's provides a continuum of care with comprehensive services, including counseling, foster care, adoption, mentoring and residential care. These programs are built on our core belief, backed by research, that as long as children can be safe, they do best when they are with their families. D.A. Blodgett- St. John's primarily serves children, youth and families in the greater Grand Rapids area, and some programming throughout the State of Michigan. D.A. Blodgett- St. John's is dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming experience for all children, all families and all individuals.

MISSION STATEMENT : To help children and empower families by providing safety, advocacy, and support.

VISION : A safe, nurturing home for every child, a supportive community for every family.

VALUES :

• Exceptional Service : Client-focused and teaming at the center of our work.
• Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion : All are welcomed, valued, and belong.
• Excellence : Ongoing commitment to learning and improvement.
• Integrity : Responsibility and ownership of our actions and results.
• Creativity : Imagination, innovation, and intelligent risk taking.
• Passion : Relentless positive energy toward our mission and vision.

SANCTUARY COMMITMENTS :

POSITION SUMMARY

Early Childhood Attachment Services is designed to provide home based parent / caregiver-infant support and clinical intervention (i.e. therapy) services to families where the parent / caregiver's condition and life circumstances, or the characteristics of the infant / toddler, threaten the parent / caregiver- infant / toddler attachment and consequent social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development of the infant / toddler. Includes utilizing the Infant Mental Health model (training provided) and providing consultation support to childcare centers. Services are designed to reduce the incidence and prevalence of abuse, neglect, developmental delays, behavioral issues, and emotional disturbances.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

public place that can accommodate privacy) during hours that meet the family's needs.

Supervision Received : General Direction - Plans and arranges own work. Uses a wide range of procedures to accomplish assigned objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities : No supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

CORE COMPETENCIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

5+ hours per day

Less than 2 hours per day

None

Environmental Conditions :

5+ hours per day

2-5 hours per day

None :

DABSJ strives to be a fully inclusive organization as we support a diverse group of children and families. We are building a diverse team that represents our customers and our community and recognize that each of us brings a unique perspective to the organization. We welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived experiences. The diversity and differences of each team member, foster parent, adoptive parent, child, and family make us #DABSJstrongertogether for children and families.

DABSJ is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. DABSJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists; culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic status, disability, or other legally-protected characteristics as required by law.

This job description does not list all duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties as needed. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and does not infringe upon the Company's at will employment status.