The full Social Worker job description{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} contains more information about this position. The Social Worker will support the individual needs of children and families on EEC childcare contracts in center based or family childcare through the provision of ongoing behavioral support case management, coaching/mentoring, reporting and documenting social service logs, interventions, referrals, and maintenance of children\'s behavioral success plans. The Social Worker provides case consultation to staff and assists with mental behavioral challenges, including crisis intervention and referrals to appropriate community resources. In addition, offers educators support concerning children\'s developmental lags, based on the children\'s assessments, Behavioral Success Plan and the Individual Family Plan and works with other program staff to ensure children\'s success in placement. He/she informs childcare Program Director and Supportive Services Program Director of any problems, or gaps in service. The deliverance of high quality, comprehensive, early education services that meet the individual needs of the child and promote educational success is the primary goal. QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor Degree in social work, sociology, counseling, or related field required. - Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, working in early childhood education, and case management with high-risk children and families. - EEC Lead teacher certification preferred. - Sound knowledge of typical child development (with a special focus on social and emotional development), effects of trauma, and various disorders and impairments that may cause developmental delays. - Knowledge of special education, parent, and community resources is helpful. - Ability to assess the development of children of various ages (infants through school age). Working knowledge of various assessment tools preferred. - Ability to problem solve, case manage, and make appropriate referrals for individual children in order to improve child\'s development. - Positive attitude, understanding and commitment toward Strengthening Families philosophy and Family Engagement Framework, and attend training as needed. - Must demonstrate sensitivity to high-risk families undergoing stress, financial difficulties, or other pressures. - Ability to build relationships, partnerships, and actively engage with other community organizations to access programming for children and families. - Ability to work with cultural sensitivity to establish rapport with persons of diverse ethnic, racial, cultural, sexual orientation, and/or economic backgrounds; must be able to work with a team in a respectful, collaborative manner. - Excellent communication skills to facilitate ongoing positive relationships with educators, parents/guardians, and other agencies. - Excellent detail and organizational skills required to: document succinctly and accurately; maintain accurate and orderly records; multi-task, and manage a caseload of varying responsibilities and priorities. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Proficient on use of computer, software programs and databases, general familiarity with office equipment. - Must be willing to complete an EEC background check (MA criminal offender record check(CORI), SORI, DCF background check, National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR)) fingerprinting, and a motor vehicle check. CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, WITH A LONGSTANDING COMMITMENT TO INCREASING THE DIVERSITY OF THE EMPLOYEE COMMUNITY.