Mental Health Consultant

This job was posted by : For more information, please see : What Easterseals Offers : Payment assistance for licensure applications and fees once approvedPublic Loan ForgivenessTraining in evidenced-based practicesFlexible work schedule (ability to work weekends and evenings)Team EnvironmentFull Robust Benefits packageConsultation can help address common issues such as challenging behaviors; spotting developmental delays; trauma-informed care; and expulsion prevention. The opening is immediate, and upfront training is provided.\ ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Provides program services in a manner that reflects the philosophy of the department.Uses a framework of promotion, prevention, and early intervention to promote mental health and resilience and prevention of behavioral difficulties for those at riskActs as a resource regarding early childhood development with an emphasis on emotional and behavioral health and the importance of the relationship between the participant and child / familyCompletes technical assistance plans to support participants, children, and staffProvides observations and recommendations regarding the social-emotional environment to assist in identifying children in need of support with behavioral, emotional, or developmental concernsDevelops intervention strategies utilizing a team approach to assist staff in developing positive behavior support strategies to promote optimal social-emotional developmentCollaborates with child care providers, families, directors, managers, and other team members to build their knowledge and skills to support the needs of children and familiesProvides group and individual training on overall social and emotional wellness with specific topics related to child development, trauma-informed care, attachment, self-care, and other related topicsPartners and supports early care and education providers to support ongoing communication with parents regarding mental health, behavioral, or developmental concerns of their childrenAdheres to all data and program requirementsKnowledge of community resources and referrals in the communityUses independent judgment and discretion in setting daily priorities to complete tasksDemonstrates sensitivity towards and provides services that honor linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual and role differences among persons and families servedProvides services that are family-centered and relationship-basedAdheres to EBF Core Values, the Codes of Ethics of National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the programs Implementation Manual and Service Delivery Plan, and the funders Standards of PracticeConducts trainings in person during the week and on weekends as neededApplies adult learning principles and practices of multi-method instructionUses a training approach that is skills based and interactive for participantsEnsures attendees complete evaluation forms after completion of each training and technical assistance sessionDevelops and maintains collaborative relationships in the communityProvides technical assistance in 3 hour increments to Group Homes, Child Care Centers, Home Based Providers, Tribal Nations, and Homeless Shelters holding a registration agreement with ADESDevelops and implements a plan to deliver Technical Assistance that includes a written agreement between Easterseals Blake Foundation, the recipient of Technical Assistance, and the Director or Program AdministratorCompletes and submits required monthly program reports and billing formsAttends meetings as required by SupervisorFunctions as an effective team member with co-workers and the community to build productive, collaborative rela ionships and to achieve program goals and objectives.Develops positive and constructive working relationships with staff, participants, and team membersMaintains established work schedule, is punctual, keeps appointments, willing to adapt schedule to meet unexpected needs and changes, and utilizes time effectivelySupports the decisions of the associate director and management team to staff, participants, and the communityMaintains, keeps clean, utilizes efficiently and safely the agency / departments physical facility and equipmentSupports integrated team process for service delivery, engages in collaborative activities with other TAPs working in a childcare centerCommunicates accurately, clearly and professionally.Communicates in a positive, respectful, and courteous mannerInteracts with co-workers and the community to build productive, collaborative relationships to support the achievement of service goalsUnderstands and maintains confidentiality related to private and sensitive information within the confines of need-to-know pa