The Parenting Place is hiring a part-time (20 hours or less per week) pediatric Physical Therapist to serve La Crosse County Birth to 3 families.

Birth to 3 is delivered through a Primary Coach who works with the support of the entire early intervention team (the team is made up of a PT, OT, SLP, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, and Infant Mental Health Specialist). Services are provided in the family’s natural environment: typically the child’s home or childcare. We also serve families through telehealth. Therapists use coaching techniques with parents or caregivers to help them engage in strategies that will facilitate the child’s development within the family’s everyday routines.

Applicants must hold current WI PT licensure. 

Please submit cover letter and resume to marilynhuckenpoehler@theparentingplace.net 

The Parenting Place is looking to add a full-time Family Peer Support Specialist to our team. 

This position will work with families enrolled in Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) or Children’s Long-Term Support Waiver through La Crosse County. Family Peer Support Specialists work with families to deliver support, guidance, assistance with goal setting, family education and help connecting to resources. Services are delivered through face-to-face and virtual meetings and individual and team meetings. 

The ability to manage own schedule along with family schedules, take accurate case notes, submit monthly invoices, and coordinate with multiple agency partners is a must. This position is expected to bring expertise based on their own personal experience parenting children or youth with social, emotional and behavioral challenges. Additional credentials or certification in Peer Support or Parent Education are required and training can be provided. 

This 35 hour per week position starts at $20.00 per hour and includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a retirement plan, and generous paid time off and holiday time.

Email a resume and cover letter to susanfossen@theparentingplace.net

The Parenting Place is hiring a full-time Child Care Training Specialist in the Early Care and Education Department. 

Join an organization where our employees say, “I feel valued as a person and employee…my work does not go unnoticed!” If you are looking for an upbeat professional team environment and a rewarding position that supports a healthy work/family balance, then this is your opportunity! We are seeking an innovative and motivated team player to fill our full-time Child Care Training Specialist position.

This 35 to 40 hour per week position is eligible for health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, as well as flexible scheduling, a generous personal leave time package and paid holidays. People who thrive in busy, yet caring, environments are our ideal candidates. We are looking for someone with experience in a child care setting, who’s passionate about the professional development of early childhood educators, and embraces a strength-based approach in their work.

Principle duties include:

• Planning, developing and facilitating trainings for child care providers
• Conducting data collection on educational offerings
• Providing related technical assistance
• General department administration

This position will require regular evening work (4 to 6 evenings/month) and occasional weekend hours, but we offer the flexibility to schedule those shifts around your life!

Minimum qualifications:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (Registry Level 13 required)
• At least 2 years of experience working directly with children
• Knowledge of child care regulations and best practice
• Ability to develop productive and collaborative relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Current driver’s license, proof of adequate car insurance, and access to reliable transportation.

Preferred candidates will have:

• Experience facilitating trainings/classes for adult learners
• Completion of Wisconsin’s Training and Technical Assistance Professional (T-TAP) course a plus!

Physical requirements; ability to lift objects up to 40 pounds, ability to operate a computer for extended periods of time (2-3) hours and ability to sit for up to 6-8 hours.

To apply, submit cover letter and resume to Early Care and Education Director, The Parenting Place, 1500 Green Bay St., La Crosse, WI 54601 or email same documents to audrawieser@theparentingplace.net. The position is open until filled with the right candidate. We are unable to accept any inquiries about the position or status of applications.

The Parenting Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce to serve individuals of all cultures, backgrounds and abilities.