Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator-1

Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served.

The mission of Acelero Learning and Shine Early Learning is to design and deliver inclusive, anti-bias, and rigorous approaches to eliminate the gaps between young children’s inherent potential and their achievement in school and life. With our partners, we accelerate child and family outcomes that honor the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve. Our values: Data-Informed Learning; Transparent & Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Dismantling Inequities; Caring Teams & Communities.

Job Summary:
The Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator is responsible for providing mental health guidance and support to teachers in the classroom and identifying and securing the needed support for children and families experiencing mental health challenges. The applicant brings expertise to the program through knowledge of age-appropriate behavior (birth to five years old), observations, rapport building, and knowledge of community resources.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supports fidelity of implementation of Pyramid Model in all classrooms and centers.

• Collaborates with the Education team to develop appropriate behavioral strategies to support children with challenging behaviors in the classroom.

• Conducts case consultations regarding possible child MH or behavioral concerns with staff and families.

• Conducts classroom and center-based child observations to assess interpersonal interactions and determine if additional MH support/resources are needed to meet child’s needs.

• Discusses observations regarding a child's behavior with families and potential services that could

• be beneficial to child’s development, in coordination with the program's Early Learning Inclusion Specialist and Mental Health Specialist.

• Prepares observation and assessment reports and assists with referrals to appropriate resources including MH organizations in the community.

• Works with families to support the needs of family and child to align educational strategies to the home environment.

• Provides staff and families education regarding mental health and emotional wellness, and supports them in needed mental health interventions, including the use of home learning activities/PEER Cards.

• Works with the Head Start program team to coordinate parent workshops to promote active mental health awareness and family engagement in meeting the behavioral health needs of children and families.

• Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.

Job Specifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The job specifications listed are representative of the education and experience, the physical requirements, as well as the knowledge, skill and/or ability (KSAs) that are generally necessary for the role.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred in the field of social work, clinical psychology, or related field.

• Experience working with children and families in ethnically diverse low-income communities required.

• Must have CPR and First Aid Certification or required to obtain within the first year.

• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

• Travel required locally or long-distance (as needed) for work-related meetings and functions.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning?
- Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Supportive working environment
- Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment
- Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.