Hybrid Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

at Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)

• Job title: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $60,000 - $73,000 per year
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Portland, United States

About the role

• Consultant promoting mental health for infants and young children. Partnering with early childhood care providers and advocating for inclusivity and equity in Multnomah County.

Responsibilities

• 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 from early learning and childcare settings.
• Supporting ongoing communication with teachers/providers about early relational health and/or developmental concerns related to infants and young children.
• Developing written intervention strategies and using a collaborative 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 questions to supervision.
• Adhering to all data and program requirements.
• Making referrals for children and their families to appropriate outside services, as necessary.
• When appropriate, providing group and individual training on overall social and emotional wellness, infant and early childhood development, trauma-informed care, attachment, self-care, and other related topics.

Requirements

• Master’s degree preferred (mental health, early childhood education, early childhood development, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech & language pathologist, or other related discipline) OR Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development, social work, or psychology plus at least 2 years of experience in a related infant/early childhood field
• Individuals with no degree or an associate’s degree and at least two years’ experience in Infant and early childhood education will be considered.
• Endorsed (IMH-E® or ECMH-E®) as Family Associate or Family Specialist or willingness to earn Endorsement as a Family Specialist within 2 years of hire (fees and time to complete application are covered)
• All applicants will be offered and must be willing to complete advanced training about IECMH Consultation (time and fees covered)
• Applicants with a mental health background will receive additional training in early childhood development and early childhood education
• Applicants with a background in early childhood development or early childhood education will receive additional training in mental health
• Bilingual in English and either Mandarin, Vietnamese, Arabic or Spanish is highly preferred.
• Knowledge about inclusive practices in early childhood education for children with disabilities is highly preferred
• Experience working children with IFSPs, developmental disabilities or medical needs is highly preferred
• Capacity for humility, empathy, curiosity, and flexibility
• Ability to work at multiple levels (groups and individuals; providers and families)
• Effective communication skills in English and at least one other language (verbal and written)
• Comfort and skill in engaging in conversations about racism, bias, and equity
• Capacity to foster strong professional relationships
• Current drivers license

Benefits

• 16 days of accrued Paid Time Off.
• 5 Days of accrued sick leave
• Up to 16 paid company holidays.
• 100% employer paid premiums for employee only medical and dental insurance
• Low-Cost Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with an up to 3% employer match.