Early Childhood Mental Health Inclusion Consultant

Columbia Gorge Educational Service DistrictJob Description - Early Childhood Mental Health Inclusion Consultant
Title: Early Childhood Mental Health Inclusion Consultant
Department: Four Rivers Early Learning and Parenting Hub Department
Classification: Classified
Supervised by: Director of Four Rivers Early Learning and Parenting Hub
Work Year: Assigned by Superintendent
Job Purpose Statement:

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate, implement, support, and evaluate the infant and early childhood mental health consultation program in conjunction with the Department of Early Learning and Care. This position works under the direction of the Early Learning Hub Director.

This position will support the well-being of early educators, interrupt the impact of bias, and prevent the use of suspension and expulsion. This position conducts coaching and technical assistance with childcare providers to support quality, inclusive care and environments. Activities will include consulting with parents and providers as well as providing professional development opportunities for early learning professionals.

Job Qualifications: Education and Experience:

Minimum education required is a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field (human development, child and family studies, social work, early intervention/early childhood special education, education)
Minimum of three years of direct service in the field of Childhood Care and Education
Knowledge of community child care programs, subsidies, community resources, and state regulations pertaining to child care preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish required
Minimum of one year experience supporting adult professional development required

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability
Successfully pass district background screening
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of computer-based spreadsheets and reporting
Knowledge of general office practices and procedures
Understand the workflow and process requirements of business units related to the application
Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict; and contributing to building a collaborative environment and positive team spirit with a strong customer service orientation.
Skill in written and oral communications
Skill in operating various office equipment
Must have managerial skills and be able to function independently
Must be able to maintain confidentiality
Must be able to prioritize work to meet scheduled deadlines while handling multiple tasks
Must have excellent project management skills, strong organization and communication skills
Ability to work with scheduled deadlines
Excellent problem solving/analytical skills, knowledge of analytical tools, and complex troubleshooting methods
Able to be prompt, dependable and flexible; follow through on commitments to teammates.
Strong knowledge of theories and practices of Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education, Human Services, and/or Human Development
Experience in design and delivery to training adult learners
Experience supporting others in making accommodations for children in a variety of settings
Experience in childcare setting as a lead teacher, director or program coach

Essential Job Functions:

Coordinate with IECMHC and Four Rivers Early Learning Hub team
Coordinate and deliver training, consultation, and technical assistance to child care providers to support quality inclusive child care
Conduct community presentations
Represent Four Rivers Early Learning Hub at advisory board, regional child care, early child care and other meetings
Coordinate child care provider trainings based on common needs of multiple programs
Provide distance (email, phone, etc.) individual support including: material review and feedback, connection to resources, on-going guidance and check-in with child care providers
Provide on-site coaching visits to programs needing intensive support through observation and feedback
Support providers in their environmental and individual inclusive accommodations strategies
Additional duties as needed and assigned

Workplace Expectations:

Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, punctual attendance, speech and dress in an appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
Confer regularly with other ESD staff, ESD Districts, and immediate supervisor.
Follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Displays courteous, polite disposition, exercising tact and diplomacy. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the agency.
Attending training related to professional growth to stay current on best practices.
Demonstrate strong verbal and written skills, including in challenging and diverse situations.
Must be a self-directed individual who is a strategic thinker and has strong decision-making skills, including in situations of ambiguity.
Utilize multiple sources of data to inform short-and long-term decisions; analytical and organizational skills required.
Ability to multi-task and manage flow of simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to analyze, forecast, and plan.
Ability to build trust and rapport with a diverse body of stakeholders, internally and externally.
Understanding of and ability to work within a political environment with competing demands and limited resources.

Physical Requirements:
In an eight-hour day employee may:
Stand/Walk { }None { }1-4 hrs {x}4-6 hrs { }6-8 hrs
Sit { }None { }1-3 hrs { }3-5 hrs {x}5-8 hrs
Drive { }None {x}1-3 hrs { }3-5 hrs { }5-8 hrs

Employee may use hands for repetitive:

{x} Single Grasping {x} Pushing and Pulling { } Fine Manipulation

Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls:
{ }Yes {x}No

Employee may need to:

Bend { }Frequently {x}Occasionally { }Not at all
Squat { }Frequently {x}Occasionally { }Not at all
Climb Stairs { }Frequently {x}Occasionally { }Not at all
Lift { }Frequently {x}Occasionally { }Not at all

Lifting:

{ } Sedentary Work: Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.

{x} Light Work: Lifting 25 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.

{ } Medium Work: Lifting 50 occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

{ } Medium Heavy Work: Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

{ } Heavy Work: Lifting 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting

As mandatory reporter (ORS.419b.010) you are required to immediately report to Law Enforcement and or Department of Human Services, any instances of suspected child abuse.

Agreement

I have reviewed the requirements and expectations for the above position and understand its content. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for the knowledge of its contents.

The statements contained herein reflect general details necessary to describe the principle functions required of this position, the level of knowledge and the skill typically required and the scope of responsibility.

I, ____________________________________ have read and received a copy of this job description. I understand the expectations required for this position and that a copy of this job description will become part of my personnel file.

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