What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Consultant position at The Village for Families & Children?
Job Description
Position: Early Childhood Consultant
Status: Full time Location: Greater Hartford, CT Compensation:
The Early Childhood Consultant (ECC) provides mental health consultation to early childcare providers, educators, and families. This role focuses on promoting positive early childhood mental health, strengthening child-caregiver relationships, and supporting childcare programs in preventing suspension and expulsion. The ECC represents The Village with professionalism and adheres to all agency policies, best practices, and confidentiality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Required Education
Our benefits package supports your whole life with comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, and employer matched retirement savings. We also invest in your growth through tuition assistance (Loan Forgiveness Program – NHSC, tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment). https://thevillage.org/careers/our-benefits/
Keyword: Clinician, Social Work, Non-Profit, Human Services, Mental Health, Outpatient, Early Childhood
Position: Early Childhood Consultant
Status: Full time Location: Greater Hartford, CT Compensation:
- Unlicensed:starting at $54,000 (Bilingual: $56,000) - **Supervision toward Licensure is provided!
- Licensed:starting at $67,200 (Bilingual: $69,20
The Early Childhood Consultant (ECC) provides mental health consultation to early childcare providers, educators, and families. This role focuses on promoting positive early childhood mental health, strengthening child-caregiver relationships, and supporting childcare programs in preventing suspension and expulsion. The ECC represents The Village with professionalism and adheres to all agency policies, best practices, and confidentiality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Child Risk Intervention - Partner with childcare staff to identify and support children (birth-five) at risk of suspension or expulsion.
- Developmental Expertise - Serve as a resource on early childhood development, emotional and behavioral health, and child-parent relationships.
- Environmental Assessments - Conduct assessments to support children identified as at risk.
- Provider Coaching - Deliver culturally responsive coaching to early childcare providers.
- Individualized Plans - Complete assessments and develop plans involving providers, children, and families.
- Referral Support - Assist staff with referrals for specialized services.
- Training & Meetings - Participate in statewide meetings, training modules, and supervisory observations.
- Family & Community Liaison - Facilitate communication between families, providers, and community agencies.
- Systems-Level Prevention - Engage in Systems of Care/Community Collaboratives.
- Community Education - Deliver community presentations on early childhood topics.
- Reporting - Provide required data and documentation.
- Ethics & Confidentiality - Uphold HIPAA standards and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support program operations.
Required Education
- Master's degree in a Human Services field (Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Counseling).
- Expertise in early childhood development, emotional/behavioral health, family systems, attachment, trauma, and developmental disabilities.
- Familiarity with early childhood care and education systems.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).
- Strong written, verbal, training, and public speaking skills.
- Award winning workplace culture
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Evidence based training and professional development
- Supportive multidisciplinary team
- Mission driven work that changes lives
- Supervision toward licensure is provided!
Our benefits package supports your whole life with comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, and employer matched retirement savings. We also invest in your growth through tuition assistance (Loan Forgiveness Program – NHSC, tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment). https://thevillage.org/careers/our-benefits/
Keyword: Clinician, Social Work, Non-Profit, Human Services, Mental Health, Outpatient, Early Childhood
Salary : $54,000 - $67,200