Early Childhood Prevention Specialist Case Manager
Company: Pathway Caring for Children
Location: Wooster
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Impact the future with a
position as an Early Childhood Prevention Specialist at Pathway
Caring for Children 20 Hours a Week! Early Childhood Prevention
Specialists promote resiliency while providing consultation and
early intervention support in classrooms and childcare settings.
Specialists build resilience, strengthen social-emotional skills,
coach staff, and partner with families to support healthy
development. Prevention services are delivered through
evidence-based programming in group settings. Specialists
collaborate with schools, community organizations, and families to
increase awareness and strengthen support systems. Training is
provided to ensure Specialists can confidently plan and implement
evidence-based programs. The successful applicant for this position
shall have minimum high school diploma with bachelor's degree
preferred and have at least 6 months experience working with young
children; early childhood credentialing preferred; experience in
working with groups and ability to work well with many different
types of people; possess a valid driver's license, a good driving
record, the ability to drive to community locations in Wooster, and
automotive liability insurance. This person must meet the
background screening as defined in OAC code 5101:2-5-09.
Demonstrates consideration, understanding and humility for the
diversity of the children and families served by Pathway. Job
Duties Include: Provide early childhood prevention programming
using evidence-based curriculum (DINA Dinosaur School). Conduct
classroom observations, provide consultation, and teacher coaching
focused on social-emotional development. Model developmentally
appropriate practices and behavior support strategies. Develop and
facilitate childcare staff and caregiver events to support
social-emotional development, parent education, resiliency, and
prevention. Provide coordination and referral to community services
as needed. Complete assessments, documentation, and outcome
measures. Provide behavioral health case management and advocacy
for families. Act as an advocate for young children, their
families, and childcare providers. Position will be based out of
Wooster, with occasional travel to the Canton Administrative
Office. To learn more about Pathway Caring for Children and all
services offered, please visit www.pathwaycfc.org Pathway is a
smoke free and drug free organization. All applicants must be able
to pass a background check. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Keywords: Pathway Caring for Children, Columbus , Early Childhood Prevention Specialist Case Manager, Education / Teaching , Wooster, Ohio
