Therapeutic Child Care Lead

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is dedicated to providing those we serve with quality innovative behavioral healthcare in a recovery-based environment. CSB of Middle Georgia is recognized as a state leader in comprehensive behavioral healthcare providing integrated cost-effective services. CSB of Middle Georgia is located in Dublin, Georgia, and the agency currently serves residents of Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties in Georgia; and in our Ogeechee Behavioral Health Division, serving residents of Burke, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, and Screven counties in Georgia. We value Quality, Professionalism, Person-Centered, Recovery, Teamwork, Improvement, Accountability, Management of Practicing Information, Wellness, and Financial Stability.

LOCATION: Dublin, Georgia

Therapeutic Child Care (TCC) is not a day care. Rather TCC is a system of therapeutic behavioral care designed to support the children of substance abusing women who are in treatment. Many though not all of these children often suffer from the traumas of sexual abuse, violent child abuse, non-nurturing deprived environments, physical neglect, post-traumatic stress, lack of proper nutrition, unattended medical needs, lack of support for their academic experience, developmental risk issues, fear, anger, embarrassment, low self-esteem among other potential issues as a result of living in the substance abusing environment.  

TCC is expected to provide a nurturing environment for these children and their mother that addresses and assists families in taking steps toward resolving behavioral issues from a therapeutic perspective. TCC offers a healing atmosphere where various traumatic issues can surface, be addressed and move toward resolution, resulting in healthier behavioral and relational patterns for the children and their families. The environment of TCC should provide nurturing, therapeutic, constructive and pro-active approaches rather than punitive reactions to behavior. 

Responsibilities of the Therapeutic Child Care Lead:

• Conduct or assist with assessments 

• Develop or assist in developing treatment plans 

• Administer or assist with administering AAPI-2/or other approved assessment tools 

• Facilitate or assist with groups for parents and/or children 

• Act as liaison to other agencies involved with children in TCC services 

• Assist with child care 

• In the absence of the TCC Program Director/Coordinator the TCC lead staff will be in charge and will ensure all policies and procedures are met and in compliance with DBHDD. 

• Assists TCC Program Director with any tasks when asked or given instructions 

• Will be responsible for organizing and making sure all community and monthly events take place. 

• Assists TCC Program Director with administrative tasks.  

• Attend all meetings, quarterly and TCC trainings.  

• Perform other duties as assigned and works as an effect member of a team
   

Here are some of the things we require:

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Office Products
• 18 Months qualifying child care experience, preferable with the children of substance abusing parents

Here’s what would put you over the top:

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and one year of qualifying child care experience, preferable with children of substance abusing mothers

Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education with six months months of qualifying  child care experience, preferable with children of substance abusing mothers
 
 

Benefits of Working with CSB of Middle GA:

As a member of our team, you will enjoy our total rewards package to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Options!
• Generous Paid-Time Off Policy with Flexibility Companywide!
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match!
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans!
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)! 
• Paid Training Time!
• Opportunities for Career Growth & Advancement!
• Paid Lunch Breaks*
• & So Much More! 

At this time, CSB of Middle Georgia will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

*Please note that paid lunches are only for select positions that must assist individuals with eating needs at typical meal periods*

** Final pay rate will be dependent on a combination of qualifications such as experience and education. **