Bilingual Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant
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Columbia Gorge Educational Service DistrictJob Description - Bilingual Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health ConsultantTitle: Bilingual Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health ConsultantDepartment: Four Rivers Family Early Learning and Parenting Hub DepartmentClassification: ClassifiedSupervised by: Director of Four Rivers Family Early Learning and Parenting HubWork Year: Assigned by Director (190 days 1.0 FTE)Job Purpose Statement:Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Consultation is an indirect, multilevel service in which consultants partner with the adults in young children's lives to build their capacity to foster healthy social-emotional development.In this program, consultants partner with and support early childhood care and education providers, in center- and home-based settings. IECMH Consultants receive specialized training to provide mental health consultation through an evidence-based framework. This project's broad goals include reducing rates of suspension/expulsion from ECE settings, and more specifically to reduce race disparities in the rates of suspension/expulsion. Therefore, this position will require a strong commitment to equity, anti-bias, and anti-racist practices. Culturally specific and culturally responsive services are important to the success of the program. Consultants whose race, ethnicity, culture, and/or language are representative of the community served are strongly encouraged to apply. The IECMH Consultant will serve licensed childcare centers, licensed group childcare homes, registered family childcare homes, childcare aides, and relative care providers in Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman, Wasco and Wheeler counties, located in the beautiful Columbia Gorge region. Consultant will develop collaborative relationships with parents, professionals, and organizations in the community who also serve infants, young children, and families. The IECMH Consultant will function as part of the Four Rivers Early Learning and Parenting Hub team, under the supervision of the Project Supervisor. Driving required.Job Qualifications: Education and Experience:

• Capacity for humility, empathy, curiosity, and flexibility
• Ability to work at multiple levels (groups and individuals; providers and families)
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Comfort and skill in engaging in conversations about racism, bias, and equity
• Capacity to foster strong professional relationships
• Familiarity with early childhood care & education programs
• Endorsed
• Fluent in both English and Spanish (IMH-E or ECMHE) as Family Specialist, Mental Health Specialist, or Mental Health Mentor (Applicants who are not yet endorsed can submit a plan of work for how and when they will earn Endorsement within 24 months of being hired.)
• Promoting reflection in early childhood care and education settings is a critical role for consultants. Preference for those with the Endorsed Reflective Supervisor add-on to an IMH-E or ECMH-E Endorsement

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability
• Successfully pass district background screening
• Mental health training is required to support consultant's understanding and response to the relational health needs of infants/young children, particularly those who have experienced/are experiencing trauma or may be neurodivergent. Consultants should be competent in:

Bringing a mental health perspective to understanding infants' and young children's social-emotional development

Creating a therapeutic alliance with consultees

Modeling and fostering reflection and self-awareness

Integrating new mental health consultation practices and strategies as the field evolves

Identifying risks to an infant/young child's mental health and/or development that may indicate the need to refer for more intensive services

• Required mental health training can be documented in multiple ways:

Pathway 1. Experienced Mental Health Professional

Master's degree in mental health

Licensed or license-eligible and trained in their field

1-2 years of work experience as a mental health professional (preferred)

Endorsed in IMH-E or ECMH-E (or willing to earn Endorsement)

ORIMHA offers IMH Endorsement for those whose experience is primarily pregnancy up to age 3 years and ECMH Endorsement for those whose experience is primarily 3-6 years of age. ORIMHA offers the ability to apply and receive bilingual/bicultural support for Endorsement in Spanish and English.

ORPathway 2: Experienced Professional without a master's degree in Mental HealthApplicants with one of the following meet the mental health training requirement:

• At least 2 years of experience in a related infant/early childhood field

AND

• Endorsed (IMH-E or ECMH-E) as Family Associate or Family Specialist (no degree required for these categories of Endorsement)

AND

• Completion of at least 4 hours on each of the 5 mental health topics identified above (10. a-e) from an association for infant mental health (AIMH) for a minimum of 20 hours total
• Infant/Toddler Mental Health Online Graduate Certificate Programs from Portland State University
• Online Certificate in Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health | Georgetown SCS
• Online Certificate in Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Family Leadership | Georgetown SCS
• Other advanced training in IECMH

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
• 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: Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing relationship-based, preventive interventions to promote the mental health of infants and young children and address behaviors that put them at risk of suspension/expulsion.
• Supporting ongoing communication with providers and other caregivers about early relational health and/or developmental concerns related to infants and young children.
• Developing written intervention strategies and using a team approach to assist providers with implementing strategies that promote infants' and young children's optimal social-emotional development.
• Using independent judgment and discretion in setting daily priorities to complete tasks.
• Demonstrating humility and sensitivity to racial, linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual, and role differences between consultant and provider and between provider and the infant/young child & family.
• Bringing observations and discussion questions to supervision.
• Adhering to all data and program requirements.
• Making referrals of children and their families to appropriate outside services, as necessary.
• Providing group and individual training on overall social and emotional wellness with specific topics related to infant and early childhood development, trauma-informed care, attachment, self-care, and other related topics, as necessary.

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 trainings 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 }1-3 hrs }3-5 hrs {x}5-8 hrs

Drive {x}1-3 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 }Not at all

Climb Stairs }Not at all

Lift }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 ReportingAs 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.AgreementI 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. Employee Signature Date Ttulo: Consultor bilinge de salud mental en la primera infanciaDepartamento: Four Rivers Early Learning and Parenting HubClasificacin: ClasificadoSupervisado por: Director de Four Rivers Early Learning and Parenting HubAo de Trabajo: Asignado por el SuperintendenteDeclaracin del propsito del trabajo:La consulta de salud mental no es terapia; sin embargo, implica implementar habilidades de un proveedor de salud mental profesional. Es esta perspectiva nica de la salud mental la que distingue la consulta de salud mental de otras formas de consulta o asesoramiento que brindan apoyo a nios pequeos y a los adultos que cuidan de ellos. El propsito principal de esta posicin es coordinar, implementar y respaldar el programa de consulta de salud mental para bebs y nios pequeos en conjunto con el Departamento de Aprendizaje y Cuidado Temprano. Esta posicin trabaja bajo la direccin del director del Centro de Aprendizaje Temprano. Adems, apoyar el bienestar de los educadores tempranos, interrumpir el impacto del sesgo y evitar el uso de suspensiones y expulsiones. Tambin proporcionar asesoramiento y asistencia tcnica a los proveedores de cuidado infantil para respaldar la calidad y la inclusin en el cuidado y los entornos. Las actividades incluirn consultas con padres y proveedores, as como oportunidades de desarrollo profesional para profesionales del aprendizaje temprano.Cualificaciones laborales: Educacin y experiencia:

• Educacin requerida: Mnimo de licenciatura en salud mental, salud conductual o campo relacionado con trabajo social; se prefiere una maestra. Se prefiere experiencia en educacin infantil temprana o campo relacionado (desarrollo humano, estudios de nios y familias, intervencin temprana/educacin especial para la primera infancia, educacin).
• Mnimo de tres aos de servicio directo en el campo del cuidado y la educacin infantil.
• Conocimiento de programas comunitarios de cuidado infantil, subsidios, recursos comunitarios y regulaciones estatales relacionadas con el cuidado infantil.
• Bilinge ingls/espaol requerido

Licencias, certificaciones, fianzas y/o pruebas requeridas.

• Aprobacin de huellas dactilares del sistema de justicia penal
• Licencia de conducir vlida y evidencia de asegurabilidad
• Superar con xito la verificacin de antecedentes del distrito.
• Pasar con xito la investigacin de antecedentes del distrito

Conocimientos, habilidades y capacidades:Para desempear este trabajo de manera exitosa, una persona debe ser capaz de realizar cada deber esencial de manera satisfactoria. Los requisitos enumerados a continuacin son representativos del conocimiento, habilidad y/o capacidad requerida. Se pueden hacer adaptaciones razonables para permitir que las personas con discapacidades realicen las funciones esenciales.

• Trabajar bien con personas de diversos orgenes. Se centra en resolver conflictos y contribuir a construir un entorno colaborativo y un espritu de equipo positivo con una fuerte orientacin al servicio al cliente.
• Disposicin para seguir educndose en el campo de la salud mental infantil temprana.
• Comprende la importancia de establecer relaciones y tiene habilidades slidas de colaboracin.
• Habilidades de resolucin de problemas colaborativos.
• Tiene una comprensin clara del desarrollo infantil.
• Habilidades slidas para generar compromiso y confianza.
• Amplio conocimiento de teoras y prcticas de Educacin Infantil Temprana, Intervencin Temprana/Educacin Especial para la Primera Infancia, Servicios Humanos y/o Desarrollo Humano
• Irradia una actitud clida y amigable.
• Conocimiento de hojas de clculo y reportes basados en computadora.
• Conocimiento de prcticas y procedimientos generales de oficina.
• Comprende los flujos de trabajo y los requisitos de procesos de las unidades de negocio relacionadas con la aplicacin.
• Habilidad en comunicacin escrita y oral.
• Habilidad en el manejo de diversos equipos de oficina.
• Debe tener habilidades de gestin y ser capaz de trabajar de manera independiente.
• Debe ser capaz de mantener la confidencialidad.
• Debe poder priorizar el trabajo para cumplir con los plazos programados Aqu tienes la traduccin al espaol:
• Debe tener excelentes habilidades de gestin de proyectos, una fuerte organizacin y habilidades de comunicacin.
• Capacidad para trabajar con plazos programados.
• Excelentes habilidades para resolver problemas y analticas, conocimiento de herramientas analticas y mtodos de resolucin de problemas complejos.
• Capaz de ser puntual, confiable y flexible; cumplir con los compromisos con los compaeros de equipo.
• Experiencia en diseo y entrega de capacitacin para adultos.
• Experiencia en apoyar a otros en la realizacin de adaptaciones para nios en diversos entornos.
• Experiencia en entornos de cuidado infantil como maestro lder, director o entrenador de programas.

Funciones esenciales del trabajo:

• Coordinar con el equipo de IECMHC y Four Rivers Early Learning Hub.
• Coordinar y brindar capacitacin, consultas y asistencia tcnica a los proveedores de cuidado infantil para apoyar el cuidado infantil inclusivo de calidad.
• Realizar presentaciones comunitarias.
• Representar a Four Rivers Early Learning Hub en reuniones de la junta asesora, cuidado infantil regional, cuidado infantil temprano y otras reuniones.
• Coordinar capacitaciones para proveedores de cuidado infantil basadas en necesidades comunes de mltiples programas.
• Proporcionar apoyo individual a distancia (correo electrnico, telfono, etc.), incluida revisin y retroalimentacin del material, conexin a recursos, orientacin continua y contacto con los proveedores de cuidado infantil.
• Realizar visitas de entrenamiento en el lugar a programas que necesiten apoyo intensivo a travs de la observacin y la retroalimentacin.
• Apoyar a los proveedores en sus estrategias de adaptacin inclusiva ambiental e individual.
• Realizar tareas adicionales segn sea necesario y asignado.

Expectativas en el lugar de trabajo:

• Trabajar eficazmente y responder a personas de diversas culturas o antecedentes.
• Demostrar profesionalismo y juicio apropiado en el comportamiento, la puntualidad, el habla y la vestimenta de manera adecuada para la asignacin y el entorno de trabajo.
• Consultar regularmente con otros miembros del personal de ESD, distritos de ESD y el supervisor inmediato.
• Seguir todas las polticas del distrito, procedimientos de trabajo y solicitudes razonables de la autoridad correspondiente.
• Mostrar una disposicin corts y educada, ejerciendo tacto y diplomacia. Mantener la confidencialidad en todos los aspectos de la agencia.
• Asistir a capacitaciones relacionadas con el crecimiento profesional para mantenerse al da con las mejores prcticas.
• Demostrar habilidades verbales y escritas slidas, incluso en situaciones desafiantes y diversas.
• Debe ser una persona autodirigida que piensa estratgicamente y tiene habilidades slidas para tomar decisiones, incluso en situaciones de ambigedad.
• Utilizar mltiples fuentes de datos para informar decisiones a corto y largo plazo; se requieren habilidades analticas y organizativas.
• Capacidad para realizar mltiples tareas y gestionar el flujo de proyectos simultneos en un entorno acelerado.
• Excelentes habilidades para resolver problemas y organizarse, con la capacidad de analizar, prever y planificar.
• Capacidad para generar confianza y establecer relaciones con una diversidad de partes interesadas, tanto internas como externas.
• Comprensin y habilidad para trabajar dentro de un entorno poltico con demandas competitivas y recursos limitados.

Requisitos Fsicos:

• En un da de ocho horas, el empleado puede:

Estar de pie/caminar: { }Ninguno { }1-4 horas {x}4-6 horas { }6-8 horas

Sentarse: { }Ninguno { }1-3 horas { }3-5 horas {x}5-8 horas

El empleado puede usar las manos de manera repetitiva para:

El empleado puede usar las manos de manera repetitiva para:

Conducir: { }Ninguno {x}1-3 horas { }3-5 horas { }5-8 horas

• El empleado puede usar las manos de manera repetitiva para:

{x} Agarre simple {x} Empujar y tirar { } Manipulacin fina

• El empleado puede usar los pies para movimientos repetitivos, como operar controles con los pies:

{ }Si {x}No

• El empleado puede necesitar:

Doblar: { }Frecuentemente {x}Ocasionalmente { }Nada en absoluto

Agacharse: { }Frecuentemente {x}Ocasionalmente { }Nada en absoluto

Subir escaleras: { }Frecuentemente {x}Ocasionalmente { }Nada en absoluto

Levantar: { }Frecuentemente {x}Ocasionalmente { }Nada en absoluto

• Levantar:

{ } Trabajo sedentario: levantar 10 libras ocasionalmente, sentarse con frecuencia y estar de pie/caminar ocasionalmente.{x} Trabajo ligero: levantar 25 libras ocasionalmente, sentarse con frecuencia y pararse o caminar ocasionalmente. { } Trabajo medio: levantar 50 libras de vez en cuando, 25 libras con frecuencia, sentarse ocasionalmente y estar de pie/caminar con frecuencia. { } Trabajo medio pesado: levantar 75 libras ocasionalmente, 35 libras con frecuencia, sentarse ocasionalmente y pararse o caminar con frecuencia. { } Trabajo pesado: levantar 100 libras ocasionalmente, 50 libras con frecuencia, sentarse ocasionalmente y pararse o caminar con frecuencia.Denuncia obligatoria de abuso infantilComo informante obligatorio (ORS.419b.010), debe informar de inmediato a las autoridades policiales o al Departamento de Servicios Humanos cualquier caso de sospecha de abuso infantil.AcuerdoHe revisado los requisitos y expectativas para el puesto anterior y entiendo su contenido. Soy consciente de que la descripcin de mi puesto puede revisarse o actualizarse en cualquier momento y una vez notificados los cambios, sigo siendo responsable del conocimiento de su contenido. Las declaraciones contenidas en este documento reflejan detalles generales necesarios para describir las funciones principales requeridas en este puesto, el nivel de conocimiento y habilidad tpicamente requeridos y el alcance de la responsabilidad.Yo, he ledo y recibido una copia de esta descripcin de trabajo. Entiendo las expectativas requeridas para este puesto y que una copia de esta descripcin de trabajo pasar a formar parte de mi expediente personal. Firma del empleado Fecha