Early Learning Mental Health Specialist
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Salary : $72,385.32 - $87,943.32 Annually Location : Everett, WA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2024-02108 Department: Human Services Division: Human Services Children & Family Services Opening Date: 09/10/2024 Closing Date: 9/25/2024 11:59 PM Pacific DescriptionJoin our Human Services Team!Purpose: Snohomish County Human Services is hiring for an Early Learning Mental Health Specialist to provide leadership and consultation support for Early Head Start, Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) mental health services, coaching initiatives, and program compliance. This position requires knowledge and experience related to infant-child mental health practices; bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred. This position is a full-time exempt position.About This Position: This position is responsible for collaborating with program staff and community partners to develop capacity related to strengthening children's social-emotional development by supporting the parent/caregiver relationship with the child. Responsibilities include program planning and implementation, consultation support for program staff (training, coaching, technical assistance), and facilitation of community partnerships. These positions will work closely with our program supervisors, contracted providers, funders, other Snohomish County programs, and community partners. About You: You have knowledge and experience related to infant-child mental health practices. You are an individual who is committed to collaborating with families, early learning providers, and community services to support healthy child development. You are passionate and have the core values and skills to foster inclusive communities that promote family wellbeing and foster strong parent/caregiver relationship with their child and healthy child development - especially for those furthest from opportunity. You have experience developing programs, providing consultation/training services, and establishing trusting and effective relationships. You enjoy developing community partnerships and facilitating collaborative initiatives. You have strong skills related to communication, organization, and building solutions. Come join our amazing team! About Snohomish County Human Services: Human Services Department mission is to help all persons meet their basic needs and develop their potential by providing timely, effective human services and building community. We are comprised of over 300 dedicated employees. The Snohomish County Human Services Department offers outstanding benefits and competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, employer paid ORCA cards, and a friendly, diverse team atmosphere where employees are appreciated and make a real difference in our community. Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a life-long career at Snohomish County. Job Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Snohomish County Human Services strives to be an equitable and trauma-informed department. Our department believes every interaction, procedure, and policy provides an opportunity to build a pathway toward a more resilient and restorative Snohomish County. BASIC FUNCTION Provides leadership and consultation support for Early Head Start and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) mental health services, coaching initiatives and program compliance. Job Duties STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Develops, implements and evaluates Early Head Start and ECEAP mental health services, including providing direct service to program participants, conducting classroom observations, and providing technical assistance, training and coaching to Infant Toddler Specialists, ECEAP Coordinators, and ECEAP sub-contractor staff.

Assists to provide leadership for implementation of coaching and reflective supervision initiatives.

Manages limited resources to maximize efficiencies and effectiveness of mental health services provided to individuals.

Ensures that individuals eligible for County services have equal access to, and use of, age and culturally competent mental health services; ensures eligible individuals receive appropriate levels of care.

Adheres to standards of clinical services that meet or exceed state and federal requirements.

Promotes best and promising practice treatment approaches, supports and interventions.

Maintains client treatment records in the prescribed manner and monitors for compliance with established standards.

Maintains Early Head Start and ECEAP children and parents' confidentiality and handles child, parent and family information in a confidential, professional and sensitive manner, exercises appropriate discretion in sharing information as outlined in program policies, procedures and on a need to know basis.

Participates in system planning, including representation on various committees.

Provides client-level and system-wide troubleshooting and advocacy.

Provides information, consultation and referral.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

Maintains and promotes positive relationships with providers, community and all other partners.

Facilitates services for children and their families across all involved systems of care.

Minimum Qualifications A Master's degree in counseling, behavioral, or social sciences that includes bachelor or master level course work of a minimum of 12 quarter/8 semester credits in child growth and development, course work or training in screening, and assessments and developing intervention strategies children: PLUS, two (2) years of experience working directly/providing mental health services with children birth to five in classroom, small group, or community setting. Must pass job related tests. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS A valid Washington State Driver's License is required for employment. Licensure in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Agency Affiliated Licensure and maintenance of this licensure throughout period of employment. Additional Information KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of:

• prenatal to five child growth and development
• infant and child social emotional development and parent-child relationships
• intervention strategies in the areas of infant and child self-regulation and parent-child relationships
• supportive services to children and families
• contract oversight skills including monitoring of access, utilization and quality issues
• infant and child mental health interventions
• reflective supervision and coaching methodology
• compassion fatigue and self-care
• counseling and treatment approaches and expected outcomes for children birth to five years of age and their families
• availability of community systems and resources
• importance of natural support systems
• related state and federal mandates including those related to privacy and confidentiality

Ability to:

• effectively provide infant-child mental health servicesto child and adult participants
• support staff and families to develop individualized child plans that include social emotional development
• establish and maintain rapport with adults and children experiencing symptoms of dysregulation and the effects of trauma
• the ability to broker the services for children and families with diagnosed problems
• effectively provide coaching and reflective supervision to direct service staff and supervisors
• work in a respectful manner with all children, parents and employees
• comply with relatedEHS and ECEAP standards
• communicate effectively with people regardless of age, sex, social, economic or cultural background
• express ideas and recommendations clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• follow oral and written instructions
• gather and analyze pertinent data
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff of state and local hospitals, community organizations, providers and the public
• implement quality management procedures
• work effectively in team environments
• promote strength-based, family-driven, treatment approaches
• exercise initiative and judgment and make decisions within the scope of assigned authority
• read, interpret and apply work-related laws, rules and other regulations
• maintain detailed records and prepare clear concise written reports
• meet defined productivity expectations
• use computers effectively

SUPERVISION Employee reports to the Supervisor of Early Head Start Programs. The work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed for quality, adequacy of professional judgment and compliance with established goals and policies through conferences, reports and appraisal of results obtained. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed the usual office setting, family homes, classrooms and other locations throughout the region. Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week. Visit to learn more about the following benefits. County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more. 01 Following are a series of supplemental questions to assess your job-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process, your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general on-line application. The employment history and education detailed in your general on-line application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next step of the review selection process. A resume must be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general on-line application or supplemental questions; responses such as see resume or see application will not be considered. Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general on-line application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you possess, or can you obtain prior to appointment, a Washington State Driver's License, unrestricted except as to vision?

• Yes
• No

03 This position requires a master's degree in counseling, Behavioral, or Social Sciences that includes Bachelor/Master level coursework of a minimum of 12 quarters/8 semester credits in child growth and development, course work or training screening, and assessments and developing intervention strategies for children. Do you have a master's degree that is inclusive of all of the above?

• Yes
• No

04 If you answered yes in the questions above, you MUST attach a copy of education transcripts that support your response. Did you attach a copy of education transcripts that support your response?

• Yes
• No

05 This position requires current licensure in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Agency Affiliated Licensure and maintenance of this licensure throughout period of employment. Are you currently licensed in one of the areas listed above?

• Yes
• No

06 If you answered yes in the question above, you MUST attach proof of your current licensure. Did you attach proof of your licensure?

• Yes
• No

07 How many years of experience do you have working directly/providing mental health services with children birth to five in classroom, small groups, or community setting?

• No experience to less than two years' experience
• Two years or more experience

08 How many years of experience do you have working in the field of mental health? Application should reflect work experience in the mental health field.

• No experience to less than one year experience
• One year experience to less than two years' experience
• Two years or more experience

09 Are you bilingual/multilingual?

• Yes
• No

10 If you answered yes to question 9, please specify which language(s). If no to question 9, please write N/A 11 Please indicate the level of written and spoken proficiency in language(s) other than English.

• Elementary Proficiency
• Limited Working proficiency
• Professional Working Proficiency
• Full Professional Proficiency
• Native/Bilingual Proficiency
• None

12 Please share your knowledge and experience related to bonding and attachment in the context of the Parent-Child dyad. Detail your knowledge and the type of experience you have. A full response will include the training(s) you've completed, where you obtained the experience, how many years of experience you have, your role, populations served and details regarding the work performed. (Limit answer to 500 words) 13 Please share your knowledge and experience related to providing consultation to preschool staff and the families of enrolled children specific to children's social-emotional development. Detail the training you've completed and experience you have that supports your knowledge in this area. Provide details regarding your experience including the work performed, the setting, your role, the years of experience in each position and the populations served. (Limit answer to 500 words) 14 Please share your knowledge and experience related to serving families living in poverty. What do you believe are the core values and strategies needed to foster the development of supportive and positive partnerships with these families that promote family wellbeing, economic stability and the strengthening of parent child relationships. (Limit answer to 500 words) Required Question