Classroom Consultant/Trainer First Five

Directions for Living; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Directions for Living in Largo, FL is seeking a Classroom Consultant for the First Five program. This professional role provides clinical consultation to support trauma-informed practices in early learning centers, focusing on relationship building with staff and ongoing observations.

The Classroom Consultant will lead trainings, support 1:1 interventions, assist with the IDT process, and collaborate with a SME and the Director to ensure services align with family needs and center goals.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited university.
• At least 2 years of experience with children aged 0–5.
• Experience with behavior assessment/modification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical consultation in the First Five program.
• Develop relationships with early learning center staff and conduct observations.
• Lead staff trainings and provide on-site technical support.
• Support 1:1 intervention planning and family services as needed.
• Collaborate with SME and Director to deliver trauma-informed care in classrooms.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Clinical consultation

Relationship building

Staff trainings

Observation skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Largo, FL 33773Salary: $87,500

We offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 5 days of Paid Time Off
• 16 Paid Wellness Days and Holidays - Including the week of Christmas off!

Do you envision working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, then an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package for all full-time employees, PTO and paid company holidays, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.

POSITION SUMMARY

The First Five program will provide trauma-informed care to support children and families by strengthening and enhancing services in early learning centers. First Five has an overarching goal of helping early learning center teachers create a trauma-informed culture in their classrooms. Through classroom observation, First Five identifies children needing behavioral support. There are two pathways of service depending on the level of complexity and risk of expulsion that a child is experiencing.

This is a professional position providing clinical consultation in the First Five program. The Classroom Consultant will focus on relationship development with early learning center staff in tandem with observations in the centers. Additionally, the Classroom Consultant will focus on early learning center staff trainings, technical support, classroom consultation activities, the IDT process, child-specific intervention services, and, if needed, in-home family services. The classroom services will primarily focus on early learning center staff practicing the tools and skills learned during formal training sessions in concert with creating a learning environment that honors the principles of trauma-informed care.

Additionally, the Classroom Consultant will work in partnership with the Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assist staff to set-up classrooms designed for 1:1 intervention and spaces that allow for techniques that facilitate prosocial behaviors (e.g., calm down space, yoga techniques, deep breathing). Through classroom observation, the Classroom Consultant identifies children needing behavioral support to determine which of the two pathways of service are most appropriate depending on the level of complexity (low, moderate, or high) that a child is experiencing.

Additionally, the Classroom Consultant will also provide immediate on-site access to classroom-based mental health consultation for all critical incidents such as a child harming themselves or another child, property destruction, and all other situations that could typically result in a child’s expulsion from the early learning center. After addressing incidents with the relevant child and staff, and drafting any communication that is necessary to go home to those children’s families, the Classroom Consultant and team will follow up with a debriefing session with all staff related to the incident to focus on what we did well and what we can do better for future incidents of this nature. This position will work closely with members of the First Five team such as: Behavior Specialist, Clinician, Subject Matter Expert and -Director and in collaboration with the early learning staff to provide complete comprehensive services.

Directions for Living is an essential services provider. Responsible to meet client service hours of 120 hours monthly. This is a field based position.

Directions for Living is an essential services provider. All Directions for Living employees must be willing and able to provide vital support and essential services to the people that we serve in the event of an emergency, pandemic or other disaster situation.

QualificationsEDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must hold a Master’s Degree Social Work or related area of study from an accredited university with‐and has at least 2 years of experience in working with children age 0-5. Preferred experience with behavior assessment and modification. Preferred experience includes working with at‑risk populations to include young children who have experienced trauma and families experiencing substance misuse, domestic violence, mental health, and emotionally disturbed children.
• Previous child welfare experience is preferred.
• Previous behavioral health/child welfare experience and/or certification is preferred, as described in the included job description.

EOE/ADA/DFW

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For the safety of all clients and team members, please remember that Directions for Living is a private business and weapons or firearms are not permitted in any of our facilities. If you carry a weapon, it must remain secured in your vehicle (ref: Fla. Stat. 790.251).