FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER/
DOUGLAS COUNTY RELIEF NURSERY
Clinical Supervisor/ Child and Family Therapist
JOB DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE: The Clinical Supervisor/ Child and Family Therapist is responsible for delivering
comprehensive mental health services to children and families enrolled in the FDC Therapeutic
Early Childhood Center-Based Program. The Clinical Supervisor/ Child and Family Therapist
will conduct play therapy, adult and family therapy, administer mental health assessments,
appropriate documentation and reporting.
The Clinical Supervisor/ Child and Family Therapist will also provide support, training, and
classroom observations for the teaching teams. The Clinical Supervisor/ Child and Family
Therapist will develop a mental health caseload under the direct guidance of the Program
Manager. This position is also responsible for providing leadership, community networking and
outreach, coaching and support to the staff and families, and some fundraising.
This person serves on the management team and as an advisor to the Program Manager and
Executive Director.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. BA or MA from an accredited college or university in Business, Social Services, Psychology/
Mental Health or Early Childhood related field.
2. Minimum of two years experience in program development working with early childhood,
adults and families, diverse populations, poverty and social services or related field.
3. Minimum of two years experience in mental health delivery, home visiting and working with
high risk families providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
4. A current clearance from the Central Background Registry.
5. Current First Aid and CPR card, Food Handler’s Card, Annual Mandatory Reporting/Child
Abuse and Neglect training.
6. A valid Oregon driver’s license (or acceptable driver’s license from another state).
7. Proof of a three year DMV driving record free of major infractions.
8. Proof of current personal automobile insurance.
9. Bilingual skills and/or being bicultural may benefit this position’s duties.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
1. Ability to work independently and as a team member.
2. A comprehensive knowledge of indicators and effects of maltreatment, abuse and neglect on
children, nutrition, health, safety and special needs.
3. An understanding of generational poverty and the distinct needs of low-income families.
4. Learn and apply Therapeutic Principles & Positive Behavior Support Principles.
5. Ability to work with adults who have a variety of stresses/challenges (e.g., cognitive delays,
chemical dependency, mental illness).
6. Knowledge of the community/county resources.
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7. Learn Parent Education curriculum(s) and teach Intensive parent education.
8. Demonstrate good stress management and self-care skills.
9. Ability to relate to diverse at-risk children and families with sensitivity and respect.
10. Ability to identify and record significant individual and group behaviors and to conduct
objective assessments and evaluation.
11. Ability to be flexible in schedule of work hours and days, in order to best meet the needs of
families.
12. Ability to maintain confidentiality and share information on a need to basis only.
13. Ability to work effectively with data and have analytical capabilities.
14. Ability to respond effectively to emergent situations.
15. Model a positive attitude toward work.
16. Demonstrate initiative, personal balance, and a sense of humor.
17. Ability to adapt and work effectively under pressure.
18. Listen actively and use effective conflict resolution skills.
19. Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and non-verbal.
20. Ability to work closely as a team member and to model appropriately for others on the team.
21. Ability to educate and oversee groups of parents and children.
22. Ability to represent the program positively within the community.
23. Ability to work with parents and their children in a warm, calming, respectful, encouraging
and patient manner.
24. Willingness to seek and accept supervision and implement recommendations in a timely
manner.
25. Sound judgment and common sense in decision-making.
26. Knowledge and competent use of the internet, email and word processing programs.
27. Ability to bend and lift 40 pounds and to sit and stand at length.
POSITION DUTIES:
1. Education and Therapeutic Responsibilities:
a. Gain knowledge and understanding about Relief Nursery Therapeutic Principles.
b. Receive training and hands on experience in all aspects of the Relief Nursery
Model (classroom observations, bus riding, parent education, intake and
assessment, and crisis support etc).
3. Mental Health Responsibilities:
a. Develop and maintain an individual therapy caseload following the therapeutic
principles of the Relief Nursery. As per discussion with Program Manager or
Executive Director.
b. Maintain positive and therapeutic relationship with mental health clients. Keep up
to date and accurate paperwork on all therapy sessions, treatment plans etc.
c. Observe children in the classroom according to the pattern outlined by the Program
Manager. Provide written and/or verbal observations, feedback, and support
pertaining to family/classroom dynamics and behaviors.
d. Support teachers in providing resources, referrals, and information to families as
appropriate.
e. Learn and provide parent education curriculum to parent groups, as needed.
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4. Training Responsibilities:
a. As part of the Management Team plan, implement and coordinate intensive parent
training, as needed.
b. Receive training in assigned curricula through agency.
c. Develop, implement and coordinate Mental Health Trainings.
d. Train and support teachers to develop goals for individual child and family
service plans (when appropriate) in order to promote and encourage family growth
and development.
e. Develop and implement community trainings – in the future, as assigned.
f. Assist in facilitating trainings and staff meetings as determined by Program
Manager.
g. Attend workshops and conferences for professional development to keep updated
on new developments in the field.
h. Work with classroom volunteers when needed to provide training.
5. Public Relations:
a. Ensure coordination with community partners and referring agencies.
b. Attend appropriate community partnership meetings.
c. Attend or facilitate community trainings.
d. Collaborate with Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Program to
provide services for FDC’s high risk children and families.
6. Additional Responsibilities:
a. Support educational staff in making reports of any suspected cases of child abuse
and neglect to Child Welfare and completing necessary documentation. If
witnessing suspected child abuse and neglect, staff the report with Program
Manager, make the report to Child Welfare and complete the necessary
documentation.
b. Participate in staff, client and volunteer meetings and other special events as
determined by Program Manager.
c. Volunteer for local fundraising events, children’s fairs and other events (at least 4
hours/year).
d. Attend and participate in management team meetings.
e. Other duties as assigned by Program Manager or Executive Director that pertain to
agency function.
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