1. American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. I have been interested in maybe teaching family and consumer science classes at the high school level since this also includes child development and other areas that I am interested in. A job available is a health and Nutrition specialist. The position is directly responsible for ensuring health and nutrition services in all child development centers are in compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Head Start Performance Standards. Monitors health and nutrition services in child development centers, and maintains records as required by the Child Care Food Program. In collaboration with Early Head Start Partnership Directors, the Health and Nutrition Specialist provides technical assistance to center staff that meets funding source requirements and to ensure program outcomes. The standard operating hours are 8:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.; however, must be flexible to meet program needs. Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in nutrition, public health, or child development. Two years of relevant experience. Computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet and e communications is highly preferred.
2. Zero to three. This organization provides a wealth of information for parents about the importance of the first three years of a child's life and child development information. I chose this organization because I love the documents they provide to parents and the first three years are very important for brain development. A job I found to be interesting was called Senior Training Specialist.
Train trainers with backgrounds in early childhood education, child welfare/child abuse prevention, and early identification and intervention as well as physical health.
Contribute to high quality written content (curriculum, trainings, on-line modules, webinars, journal articles, etc.)
Implement and follow up on activities involved in grant/contract funded work.
Travel as needed to provide training and/or attend meetings.
Research, design, develop and deliver workshops, webinars and technical assistance for multi-disciplinary professionals.
Convert previously written materials into on-line electronic modules
Collect and organize data related to both on-line training and in person training and TA work.
Assist in maintaining records of team’s activities.
Assist in developing reports for funders.
Co-facilitate training for trainers with other ZERO TO THREE trainers and consultants.
3. National Association of Social Workers. I have been interested in social work for a while. I am most interested in being in adoption part of child services. I have found a position called child and family therapist. This position will have responsibility for providing clinical mental health services to children and families in an outpatient community mental health clinic. Responsibilities will include: intakes, diagnosis, child and family therapy, case management, and mental health treatment services to identified children and families in the most appropriate environment.
Referenceshttp://www.zerotothree.org/about-us/careers/jobs/
http://joblink.socialworkers.org/jobs/6992919/child-and-family-therapist
http://www.naswdc.org/
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=22902202&vnet=0&site_id=347
http://www.aafcs.org/
Crystal I would have not thought about the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, but they are the heart of what we do as well. The idea of teaching family and consumer sciences encompasses the care of the family and care of children. This would benefit a community on how to raise and care for your families. This could lead to the betterment of families overall, because children have some influence on parents and their actions sometimes with the knowledge they gain. The nutritional values that children need is something that should be brought into the attention of others and this job and the role you play as an advocate now would help you efficiently do your job. I too found the Zero to Three jobs appealing also and could see myself in those roles using the skills learned in our studies.
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ReplyDeleteI think mental health services for families experiencing adoption is a great need. Older child adoptions come with a lot of challenges for both the parents and the child and these services can help ease the transition for everyone. Social work is a field that I feel you need to called to, to do the most good.
I also found your posting with the American Association of Family and Consumer Services to be of interest to me. As a former assistant director that planned and budgeted meals for our students, it would have been helpful to have someone help me make sure the nutritional standards were being met.
ReplyDeleteDear Crystal
I think you pick a very interesting field to pursue for a career. For instance, you mention" The position is directly responsible for ensuring health and nutrition services in all child development centers are in compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Head Start Performance Standards" This is very important considering children who face challenges with maltreatment obesity. This is a excellent opportunity and makes it possible to do something for the children at risk.
Thanks for sharing!
Herleen
Thank you