HMG Childcare & Early Education Navigato
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Description Job Purpose As a Help Me Grow Childcare & Early Education Navigator, you will be active in the community to provide access and referral coordination to families related to their childcare, Pre-K, and other resource needs. You will also work closely with a variety of childcare and early education entities to support their developmental screening practices and access to mental health consultation to support and strengthen nurturing environments. You will provide individualized, trauma-informed, culturally, and linguistically competent services based on high-quality, evidence-based practices for children and their families. As a Navigator, you will impact families, children, and teachers by promoting protective factors in families, classrooms, and the community. The average pay for this position is 24.03Essential Functions Provide navigation to families to assist with their childcare and other community resources needs and follow up as needed to determine access and service provision. Complete assessments with families to ensure referrals are appropriately made both internally and externally. Collaborate with school personnel, including teachers, counselors and/or directors, to ensure all needs are addressed. Assist with maintenance of knowledge base that houses local programs and resources that have capacity to serve families. Assist with updating knowledge base to include new service programs in the community for families. Build relationships with and provide training to area Pre-K program, early education, and childcare program leaders, providers, and educators. Link centers to Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation for social-emotional, early relational health, and trauma-informed supports and/or other MHMR and/or community-based early childhood programs. Support centers' developmental screening practices, introducing Help Me Grow North Texas screening access or another option chosen by center. Document contacts and content of contacts as required into FindConnect and/or Electronic Health Record (EHR), as appropriate, for admissions and/or documentation. Meet as scheduled with Navigation team and supervisor. Attend outside networking and referral source meetings as requested by supervisor. Demonstrate and maintain competency to perform as a credentialed Early Intervention Specialist (EIS), as determined by the state of Texas and MHMR Credentialing Department, initiated within 30 days of hire. Continued competency must be maintained every 2 years. Performance standards are performed as applicable with MHMR's We CARE values We Connect People in Our Community. We Provide Access to Services. We Link People to Resources. We Empower People. Performs other job duties or responsibilities as requested or assigned. Knowledge of Laws, Regulations, Policies/Procedures, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of typical, atypical, and disordered development, and medical diagnoses and conditions impacting children birth through age 5, especially as they relate to learning, interpersonal, behavioral, and emotional problems; also, interventions appropriate to these conditions and problems and their impact on families. Knowledge of CFS program' eligibility requirements and services provided. MHMRTC Policies and Procedures. FERPA and HIPAA compliance. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Analytical and time-management skills or ability to be flexible and productive at a fast pace and produce quality work. Knowledge of protective factors and family-strengthening strategies and ability to build the capacity of parents. Knowledge of family interventions and parent training. Knowledge of infant mental health and social emotional developmental research and intervention techniques strongly preferred, including Trust Based Relationship Intervention. Working knowledge of community resources and case management principles. Exceptional knowledge of community resources: school district and TEA procedures, financial, medical, and social/developmental as well as other community resources for intervention and ways to access them. Ability to network and communicate with other agencies to assist in meeting a child/family's needs. Knowledge and understanding of childcare licensing requirements. Knowledge and understanding of ASQ screening practices and ability to assist centers in strengthening their screening practices. Ability to multitask, maintain focus, and complete assigned tasks within defined timelines. Use of coaching and/or motivational interviewing and trauma-informed approaches while building capacity of children, youth, families, co-workers, and teams. Knowledge of Texas laws regarding reporting adult and child abuse/neglect. Ability to proficiently operate a computer, software, and systems utilized by CFS, such as: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint; myAvatar; UKG/Kronos; Teams; VPN; Salesforce, AgencyFinder, and FindConnect. Internal & External Customer Service Interact and respond using a compassion mindset, awareness of need for felt safety, and consideration of all variables affecting families and teammates. Work effectively with families/adults from various cultural, linguistic, socio-economic, cognitive, social-emotional, and educational statuses. Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, including families, characterized by mutual support, open communication, trust, and respect. Always considering what is best for families in decisions about treatment and support. Discuss uncomfortable and potentially conflict-producing, stressful topics in a professional and effective manner with internal and external customers and maintain courteous interaction. Travel This position requires periodic travel within service delivery area to home, school and community-based visits or meetings. Some out of town/state travel with the United States may be required for specified trainings, conferences, or meetings. Equipment Used Laptop/Computer Printer/Copier/Scanner Cell Phone Hot Spots Camcorder iPad for use of family Agency Telephone Toys or Therapeutic items Minimum Requirements I)Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

Defined Education: Bachelor's degree in one of the following:

Adaptive Physical Education

Child Development

Child Life

Communication Disorders

Family Studies

Health

Human Development

Psychology

Social Work

Rehabilitative Counseling/Rehabilitative Services

Sociology

Special Education

OR any bachelor's degree with a minimum of 9 hours of semester course credit relevant to early childhood intervention, including 3 hours of semester course credit in early childhood development or early childhood special education. OR be registered as an Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) in the State of Texas prior to 9/1/2011 and maintain as verified by supervisor.

Preferences: One (1) year Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) or related human services experience with children ages birth to 3 years old; Spanish-speaking.

Substitutions: In lieu of bachelor's degree:

must possess a minimum of 9 hours of semester course credit relevant to early childhood intervention, including 3 hours of semester course credit in early childhood development or early childhood special education requirement.

Applicant may provide evidence of 40 clock hours of continuing education in early childhood development or early childhood special education completed within five years prior to employment or can obtain once onboarded. This can include but is not limited to:

Continuing education on child growth and development

Child psychology or child and adolescent psychology

Children with special needs

Typical language development

Years' Experience: None

Defined Experience: None

License/Certifications: Eligible to be a credentialed Early Intervention Specialist (EIS), as determined by the state of Texas and MHMR Credentialing Department.

Special Courses: None

Supervisory Experience: None

II)Agency Requirements All staff are required to participate in agency Emergency Preparedness and Environmental Safety programs and may be assigned by their department as a key/essential staff level function during critical events or for the purpose of sustaining business continuity.

This position may require temporary or permanent re-assignment to any MHMR Tarrant facility as determined by program needs and/or the Division/Director.

Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency change.

The Functional Title of this position may change as the needs of the agency change.

All work will be completed within the scheduled work hours. All non-exempt (hourly) employees are expected to clock in and clock out for each work shift, no work should be done off the clock.

MHMR reserves the right to change, add to or eliminate positions as it deems appropriate.

Employment is at will, as well as agency needs may change.

Agency dress code is to be followed at all times.

Physical on-site presence, including regular attendance and punctuality, is an essential function of this position. Any changes or adjustments to your assigned work schedule or shift hours must be approved by your supervisor in advance.

Lifting 15-25#All staff are required to participate in agency Emergency Preparedness and Environmental Safety programs and may be assigned by their departments as a key/essential staff level function during critical events or for the purpose of sustaining business continuity.This position may require temporary or permanent re-assignment to any MHMR Tarrant facility as determined by program needs and /or the Division/Director.Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency change.The functional Title of this position may change as the needs of the agency change.All work will be complete within the scheduled work hours. All non-exempt (hourly) employee are expected to clock In and out for each work shift, no work done should be done off the clock.Prior approval from supervisor is required for all Paid Time Off (PTO) and Overtime.MHMR reserves the tight to change, and to or eliminate a position as it deems appropriate.Employment is at will, as well as agency needs may change.Agency dress code is to be followed at all times.Physical on-site presence, including regular attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position. Any change or adjustments to your assigned work schedule or shift hours must be approved by your supervisor in advance.Our Benefits:Our total rewards program offers benefits* to full time employees beginning 1st of the month following hire date including but not limited to: Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision) Life insurance and additional supplemental accident and hospitalization plans 401a match and 457 deferred compensation plans Paid vacation and holidays; varied flexible work environment locations Annual tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Forgiveness Professional development programs and training And more.....Insurance eligibility: Full time employees begin 1st of the month following hire date Market driven positions (full time or part time) begin immediately after hire date Select part time market driven positions are eligible for most insurance plans Substitute status jobs are not eligible for benefitsFor more information, click Additional Information*MHMR of Tarrant County ( MHMR ) and its affiliates and subsidiaries have an internal recruiting department. MHMR may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters herein after referred to collectively as Recruiters ). Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact MHMR employees directly in an attempt to present candidates - MHMR recruiting team or other authorized MHMR personnel must present ALL candidates to hiring managers. For more information please visit our website www.mhmrtc.org