Trauma-Informed Early Childhood Specialist

TouchStone Health Service; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health seeks an Early Childhood Specialist to deliver developmental, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services to children from birth through age seven and their caregivers. The role spans home, school, clinic, community, and telehealth settings, integrating assessment, psychoeducation, and caregiver coaching to promote early intervention and family stability.

The ECS emphasizes family-driven, youth-guided care, trauma-informed practices, and collaboration with natural supports.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Education/experience pathways for AHCCCS Behavioral Health Technician (BHT).
• Experience working with birth to seven and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental and relational assessments across settings.
• Provide caregiver education and in-the-moment coaching.
• Collaborate with families and teams to implement service plans.
• Document assessments and treatment plans accurately in the EHR.

Skills

Engagement with children

Caregiver coaching

Trauma-informed care

Documentation

Education

Behavioral-health degree

Bachelor's +1 year behavioral-health

High school diploma +4 years experience

Tools

Credible EHR

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

DeKalb Health seeks an Early Childhood Specialist to deliver developmental, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services to children from birth through age seven and their caregivers. The role spans home, school, clinic, community, and telehealth settings, integrating assessment, psychoeducation, and caregiver coaching to promote early intervention and family stability.

The ECS emphasizes family-driven, youth-guided care, trauma-informed practices, and collaboration with natural supports.