Job Description

Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.

Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

Summary

Reports to the Director of Behavioral Health and works cooperatively with childcare providers and families to support healthy social-emotional and behavioral development. The ultimate goal of the Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant is to deliver mental health consultation services in childcare and pre-school settings to promote mental health of infants and young children. Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants will primarily be working in childcare centers, pre-schools, and occasionally in families’ homes or other community settings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Behavioral Health in program planning and implementation.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of infant and child developmental milestones.
• Assess children referred by child screeners and community childcare centers using evidence-based screening tools (DECA, ASQ-SE).
• Provide childcare consultation to early childhood classroom teachers and families.
• Provide training and workshops for early childhood classroom teachers and families.
• Compile necessary reports and documentation as required.
• Travel within the community to assist persons in securing and connecting to necessary resources as required. Provide transportation at times and maintain adequate liability insurance.
• Other duties assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health, Childcare, Education, or Social Service related field required.
• Education related to and/or experience working with infants, young children and families with behavioral and/or social emotional needs required.
• OIMHP and/or ECMH credential preferred.
• Prevention Certification or willingness to obtain is required.
• Experience working cooperatively with teachers/childcare providers/families preferred.

Qualifications

Must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider.

Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.

This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

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