Therapeutic Child Care (TCC) Lead, FT - WTRS Residential

Position Title: Therapeutic Child Care (TCC) Lead, FT Designation: Mission Critical Position Minimum Entry Salary *: [Based Upon Experience Location: Fort Valley, GA Services Area/Programs: WTRS Residential ]{color="#212121"} Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct or administer assessments with child(ren) and parent, develop or assist with developing treatment plan, assist with group for parent and or child(ren), act as a liaison to other agencies, assist with childcare, ensure that all policies and procedures are met and in compliance with state standards, assists with various task related to parent and or child(ren), assist with various administrative tasks if needed, organize and make sure all community and monthly events take place, and attend ALL meetings related to the TCC or with the MFHW. ***Fridays, and Saturdays or Sundays are mandatory workdays from 10am - 6pm or1pm - 9pm depending on client's children's visitation schedule and /or staffing needs. Three other 8 hr. workdays throughout the week are negotiable. **Must have the flexibility to work an occasional 12 hour weekend shift when needed. Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or general education diploma (GED). Must have at least 3-5 years of experience working with children in a childcare setting. Valid, unrestricted Georgia Drivers License. Must be computer literate - via the agency's clinical platform (will be taught). Preferred Qualifications: Education experience could be a bachelors degree in early childhood education, Special Education, Middle Grades Education, Secondary Education, or the human services field with at least 6 months of experience. Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. Child Development Associate credential and related care diploma from a vocational institute with the course of studies including a practicum of childcare as part of the curriculum. ** Must be willing to assist a parent and / or child(s) with feedings, diaper changes, and caring for a child(ren) for short periods of time if needed. **Must exhibit characteristic traits of empathy, compassion, understanding, and preferred knowledge - based on serving the substance use disorder population. Agency is an eligible worksite for the VA Education Benefit Program (Veterans) Agency is an eligible work site for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . Middle Flint Health and Wellness services the following 11 counties: Webster, Marion, Sumter, Schley, Taylor, Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Houston, Peach and Crawford. Middle Flint Health and Wellness is a Drug Free Workplace. Current Middle Flint applications should be filled out carefully and completely. Describe background in full and make certain application is signed. Incomplete applications or applications with insufficient information can result in an applicant not being considered for the vacancy. Please KEEP a copy of your application. All applications must be received (not postmarked) by the above specified deadline. Finger- printing and/or Drug Screening may be required, if appointed. Any male applicant between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of having registered with the Selective Service as required by federal and state law, or of being exempt from such registration. An Equal Opportunity Employer Middle Flint Health and Wellness does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. An applicant who has a disability which requires special accommodations should contact this office. * ENTRY SALARY may be adjusted depending upon the selected candidates qualifications and agency budget considerations.