Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

3 weeks ago

Greensburg PA United States The Learning Lamp Full time
You have a purpose and so should your job. Our children are the future of our community, and their care and education will directly impact their growth, development, and success. We believe success in the classroom is the foundation for success in life - and that no child should go without the opportunity to reach their full potential.

The Learning Lamp is looking to hire a Full-Time Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.

The Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant is responsible for observing and assessing children's behaviors in early learning and child care settings and providing recommendations and coaching to staff on how to handle issues that occur. This position will assist in ensuring young children in Westmoreland and Fayette County have the support they need to continue to learn alongside their peers without risk of removal for unsafe or problem behaviors. It will also provide early learning and child care providers with the added support their staff needs to reduce and prevent problem behaviors before they occur.

What do we offer?

A collaborative, supportive environment for your professional growth.
Training and Development opportunities, including access to a professional development platform where you choose your growth opportunities.
Career Advancement opportunities through our apprenticeship programs for roles in leadership, administration, operations, and more
Holidays we are closed/you are off include: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Substantial Childcare Discounts for most employees, including
Infant/Toddler: $12 per day or less if eligible for Child Care Works (CCW)
Preschool - School Age: $9 per day
50% Off Before and After Care
50% Off Tutoring Services
Pay Ranges from $18.00 - $20.00 per hour based on experience
Our Full-Time positions also include:
Benefits, including
PTO (up to 18 days after 6 months of employment)
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Long-Term Disability
Short-Term Disability
Retirement savings (403(b
529 Savings Plan
Tuition reimbursement

Minimum Duties and Responsibilities:

Outreach

Market consultation services in Cambria County

Meet with providers and explain the process to request and receive services

Schedule observations of classroom setup, schedules, and staff interactions with students in response to providers' inquiries

Schedule observations of individual students and present recommendations in response to providers' inquiries

Behavior Support

Provide classroom support for identified students, as needed

Work collaboratively with staff to address the behavioral concerns of children who display developmental delays or challenging and disruptive behavior within the classroom

Oversee implementation of behavior modification strategies to ensure staff have understood the recommendations and are able to implement them consistently

Collaborate with behavioral health providers who are working with identified children to ensure consistency among caregivers working with the child

Provide observation and collect data to determine the antecedents and functions of the child's behavior to guide recommendations for improvement

Adhere to professional and ethical standards of best practice when engaging with students and their families

Assess the effectiveness of strategies and interventions being recommended through ongoing data collection and consultation with the staff

Participate in family meetings to discuss the behaviors of concern and identify interventions and strategies to support the child in the classroom and reduce disruptive behaviors

Conduct a Behavioral Analysis for children with more complex behavioral issues and refer families for additional supports, as needed

Participate in staff meetings/trainings, as needed

Develop and deliver informal trainings and/or coaching sessions for staff, as requested

Documentation

Document encounters for each provider and program location on the monthly spreadsheet

Document all monthly activities on the monthly summary form and provide to our grant writer at the conclusion of the month

Document each encounter with identified students on their tracking sheet to maintain an ongoing record of services and pertinent information regarding the child

Write letters of recommendations to outside physicians and behavioral health providers regarding the need for more intensive services, when needed

Revise recommendations, as needed, based on progress or regression being observed following implementation of recommended strategies

Document family meeting notes and the strategies being recommended to support the child

Minimum Education and Experience:

Master's Degree in Behavior Science, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or other related field

Minimum of 2500 hours previously working with children

Other:

Appropriate clearances and trainings: PA State Criminal History Record, Child Abuse Report, FBI Criminal History Report, NSOR clearance, and Mandated Reporter Training. Clearances must be kept current.

CPR Certification, Fire Safety and DHS Training

Physical done within one year prior to start date

TB test within three months prior to start date

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis

Sitting, standing, walking, bending and stopping for long periods of time up to eight hours per day

If you can relate, submit a resume now to join our team The Learning Lamp offers an inviting, fun culture that is geared toward continual growth and professional development with advancement opportunities. EOE

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