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Child Development and Prevention Specialist

Northlake Behavioral Health System -
Mandeville, LA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Position Title: Child Development and Prevention Specialist

Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Mon-Fri

Position Summary

The Child Development and Prevention Specialist is responsible for coordinating and delivering services for children receiving support within the prevention center. This role provides case management, therapeutic activities, and structured programming while maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children whose mothers are participating in treatment services.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical and Program Duties

Facilitate weekly Parent Prevention and ACT Parenting groups
Facilitate children’s group therapy and individual sessions
Provide crisis intervention for children or parents as needed on site
Identify and report suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with policy and regulations
Participate in milieu therapy activities within the treatment environment
Conduct family education groups on assigned weekends

Child Care and Environment Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for all children during prevention center hours
Maintain a consistent daily schedule and structured routine within the prevention center
Ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards are consistently maintained
Provide classroom support as needed
Support coordination and transportation of children for social and experiential outings

Documentation Responsibilities

Complete accurate and timely documentation of all services provided in accordance with licensing and accreditation standards

Additional Responsibilities

Participate in clinical meetings, prevention team meetings, and weekly supervision sessions
Attend monthly staff meetings
Implement and follow The Ness Center guidelines and policies
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in child development or a related field preferred
2 to 3 years of experience in child care, early childhood education, behavioral health, or youth programming
Extensive child care experience may substitute for degree requirement
Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders
Ability to engage children and families in the recovery process
Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance required

The Ness Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment; free from discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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