Subject Matter Experts (Sme)

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, than an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package to include employer paid health insurance premiums for all full time employees, PTO and paid company holidays, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives. 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. Position Summary: This is a professional position. The Subject Matter Expert (SME) understands, articulates and implements best practices related to early childhood learning, developmental milestones, and behavioral interventions for children, and strength based family assessments. The subject matter expert will be an active participant of the IDT process as well as participates in all phases of the ongoing development of First Five). The Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides input and insight to sensitive topics (some of which are the potential behavioral health needs or lack of resources a family has) during the IDT staffings by applying substantial knowledge, application and practice to how themes manifest in consumers families. IDT staffing occur at different frequencies throughout the service line, also occur at critical junctures of the case, and closures. The SME will work in collaboration with the IDT Facilitator. SME will assess a child's needs, their family history and current situation/records to determine service planning, identify options, and arrive at a shared decision on the best approach to ensure -the success of the child in the classroom, mitigate future poor behavior, and provide assistance to the family. The SME is charged with ensuring that decisions are made with the most current evidenced based interventions and strategies related to risk assessments and safety planning. The SME will need to incorporate the five promises when working with students and families in this setting. 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. Essential employees will be required to work in the field, and or be "on call" depending on the needs of the community during the time of an emergency. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS: Must hold at least a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, or human services related field. Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Counseling or Marriage and Family is preferred. Expert knowledge and experience working with early childhood educational settings. Minimum four (4) years of experience working with at risk families. Previous child welfare experience is preferred. Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 immediately upon hire. This is a condition of employment.