Director of Early Relational Health

3 weeks ago

Boston, United States Neighborhood Villages Full time

**Director of Early Relational Health**

Hiring Summer 2024

**Mission**: Neighborhood Villages designs and scales innovative and collaborative solutions to the biggest challenges facing early education and child care providers serving families with young children ages 0-5 and advances sustainable, equity-driven systems change through advocacy, education, and policy reform.

**What We Do**:Neighborhood Villages advocates for policy reform and designs and implements pilot programs primed for adoption into public policy-and we have a proven track record of success. Through testing new solutions, Neighborhood Villages is driving the policy reform necessary to make change happen by building a stronger child care sector, through providing professional development programming and infrastructure supports to child care providers.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Early Education Support, the **Director of Early Relational Health **will guide the implementation of the Early Childhood Multi-Tier System of Support by prioritizing the relationships, well-being, and development of children 0-5 years old and their families. The Director will work closely with leaders, educators, and specialists in partner early childhood programs and migrant shelters to pilot the implementation of a system of early relational health support. The main focus of the Director's role will be to develop and execute a vision for the early relational health system in early childhood through promotion, prevention, and targeted intervention strategies. Duties and responsibilities are detailed below.

**Principle Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Work collaboratively with the Senior Director of Early Education Support, Senior Director of Workforce Programs, and the Director of Teaching and Learning to pilot the Multi-Tiered System of Support in partnering schools and migrant shelters
- Oversee and facilitate early relational health communities of practice for piloting schools
- Work with partner programs to identify needs on the Multi-Tiered System of Support that can be met with additional partnership
- Work as part of a collaborative team to implement social/emotional support with children 0-5 in the Massachusetts emergency shelter system
- Collaborate with community organizations, healthcare providers, educators, and policymakers to design policies and practices that support early relational health
- Oversee the development and implementation of evaluation tools and metrics to assess the effectiveness of early relational health programs and initiatives being piloted
- Stay informed about current research, trends, and best practices in early childhood development, attachment theory, and relational health, and incorporate this knowledge into program planning and implementation
- Serve as a spokesperson and representative for the organization on issues related to early childhood development and relational health, both internally and externally
- Cultivate relationships with stakeholders that support early childhood programming and initiatives
- Attend, participate in, and represent NV at seminars, conferences, and training

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree in early childhood mental health, child development, social work, psychology, public health, or related field preferred
- At least five years of relevant experience
- At least three years of supervisory experience while working with a team of at least five people
- Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development, attachment theory, and early relational health principles
- Experience working with diverse populations, including families from different cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members and stakeholders
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders
- The ability to collaborate with teams in partner schools and with colleagues at Neighborhood Villages
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and dedication to promoting the well-being of all children, families, and educators
- Experience in program development, evaluation, and implementation
- Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices governing early childhood programs and human health services
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for improving outcomes for young children and families and a commitment to advancing early relational health as a priority in public health and social policy
- Demonstrated ability to enhance and effectively deliver programs to diverse audiences in Massachusetts through knowledge of self, language, culture, and community
- Willing to pursue professional development opportunities in Circle of Security and Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) training

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