Crossroads Health provides a continuum of quality life-changing behavioral health and specialized chemical dependency treatment services to children, adolescents, young adults, adults and families. As a leader in the behavioral health field, we offer a vast array of programs and services that evaluate, educate, strengthen and support thousands of children, adults and their families each year.

The  Child Development Associate will be a caring and empathetic individual who provides direct services to low-income families in Lake County. The CDA works with families, pregnant women, infants and toddlers in need of knowledge involving infant and early child development, principles of child health, safety and nutrition as well as family dynamics. This role will have clients who are Spanish speaking, so if you are bilingual, this opportunity will allow you to use your skills! If you are not Spanish speaking a translator will be provided. This person is responsible for:

• Assisting parents in determining needs and resources and setting goals for their children, work with families to establish goals and objectives with respect to family differences and building on family strengths. 
• Performing child and family assessments.
• Working with families in their homes in a family-centered, relationship-based approach, with an infant mental health perspective.
• Providing clients the knowledge of infant and early child development, principles of child health, safety and nutrition and family dynamics as necessary.
• Building strong relationships with families and using a strengths-based perspective to deliver resources.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of a home-based, Infant-Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate) credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Early Childhood preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of children 0-3 yrs and families.
• Demonstrated experience using a strengths based perspective in delivering service a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English and bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to develop and build relationships with high risk/need populations.
• Must have an acceptable driving record (4 pts. or less), reliable transportation, and carry automobile insurance with minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 and property damage of $50,000.