Spanish speaking Child and Family Advocate - Early Intervention

Company: Bay Cove Human Services
Location: Framingham
Posted on: June 19, 2022

Job Description:

Job Summary:Assist EI clinicians in communicating with families in their native language by attending home visits, intakes, and assessments. Assist in finding resources in the community for children and families. This is a non-exempt positionEssential Functions of Position:--- Assists with therapeutic intervention with children and their caregivers as needed, interpreting as needed during such sessions. --- Provides services, in conjunction with Early Intervention clinicians, where family and child are (home, daycare, community). --- Assists with developmental assessments of children assigned to other team members, interpreting as needed on such assessments. --- Assists with identifying resources in the community relevant to the needs of the children and families served, and sharing those resources with families and staff. --- Has demonstrated professional documentation and communication skills, as well as demonstrated organizational skills. --- Attends all necessary meetings (such as IEP planning meetings) prior to child's transition out of the program. --- Attends supervision, management and staff meetings regularly. --- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.A COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement of the position. One COVID-19 shot is acceptable, contingent on the individual receiving the second shot within the allotted time frame.Requirements for the position:Professional Characteristics:--- Ability to function under pressure in a fast-paced human service environment. --- Ability to identify opportunities and obstacles and develop effective, creative solutions to pursue opportunities. Physical Requirements: --- Ability to go up and down stairs Other Qualifications:--- An acceptable CORI (criminal record assessment). --- Bi-lingual English/Vietnamese, OR Bi-lingual English/SpanishMission Traits: --- Utilizes a flexible and responsible work style that meets evolving needs of the agency. --- Works with integrity and respects the dignity and value of all individuals. --- Exhibits mission through job knowledge, pride in work role, and advocacy. --- Promotes diversity and inclusion of all individuals. --- Works in a collaborative, compassionate manner with stakeholder and partners.

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