Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Supports fidelity of implementation of Pyramid Model in all classrooms and centers. • Collaborates with the Education team to develop appropriate behavioral strategies to support children with challenging behaviors in the classroom. • Conducts case consultations regarding possible child MH or behavioral concerns with staff and families. • Conducts classroom and center-based child observations to assess interpersonal interactions and determine if additional MH support/resources are needed to meet child’s needs. • Discusses observations regarding a child's behavior with families and potential services that could be beneficial to child’s development, in coordination with the program's Early Learning Inclusion Specialist and Mental Health Specialist. • Prepares observation and assessment reports and assists with referrals to appropriate resources including MH organizations in the community. • Works with families to support the needs of family and child to align educational strategies to the home environment. • Provides staff and families education regarding mental health and emotional wellness, and supports them in needed mental health interventions, including the use of home learning activities/PEER Cards. • Works with the Head Start program team to coordinate parent workshops to promote active mental health awareness and family engagement in meeting the behavioral health needs of children and families. • Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required. Non-Essential Duties: • Performs any and all other duties (or functions) as assigned. Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator 2 Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The job specifications listed are representative of the education and experience, the physical requirements, as well as the knowledge, skill and/or ability (KSAs) that are generally necessary for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Requirements: 1. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred in the field of social work, clinical psychology, or related field. 2. Experience working with children and families in ethnically diverse low-income communities required. 3. Must have CPR and First Aid Certification or required to obtain within the first year. 4. Physical exam and background checks are required for this position. 5. Travel required locally or long-distance (as needed) for work-related meetings and functions. 6. Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: • Knowledge and understanding of infant and toddler mental health; experience working in collaboration with education teams to provide Mental Health Support strongly preferred. • Ability to learn Pyramid Model including reliability in TPOT and TPITOS. • Ability to communicate with parents and community partners effectively; ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. • Bilingual is a plus. • Demonstrated customer service skills and commitment to follow-through. • Ability to maintain a disciplined routine within a fast-paced work environment. • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. • Demonstrated computer literacy skills, especially using Google Suite apps; spreadsheets, basic data management systems and internet navigation. • Must be honest, dependable, and able to meet deadlines. • Self-motivated and able to work independently. Physical Requirements: • Ability to sit most of the time with some bending and reaching. • Ability to stand, walk, and bend periodically. • Ability to engage in repetitive movement of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing. • Ability to work frequently at close visual range (i.e. preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading). • Ability to receive and respond to oral communication. • Ability to exert up to 60 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects/children. Why Acelero Learning or Shine Early Learning? - Ability to make an impact in the lives of the children, families, and partners we serve - Career growth and professional development opportunities - Supportive working environment - Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment - Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place. Acelero Learning's mission is to bring a relentless focus on positive family and child outcomes to close the achievement gap and build a better future for children, families, and communities served by the Head Start program. Our company values guide us as we work towards our mission: Embracing Diversity, Open Communication, Teamwork and Community, Data-Informed Learning, and Follow-Through. At Acelero Learning, we believe that all children can achieve and succeed, and we work to empower families to advocate for their children and themselves.