QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed or certified mental health professional who has completed Master’s level coursework and holds either a limited or full license in social work, professional counseling or psychology such as LLMSW, LLPC, LLP, LMSW, LPC, or Ph.D.
• Applicants may be considered if they are willing to obtain the above credentials.
• Experience with children 0-8 years old in child care, preschool, or other early childhood settings serving this age group.
• Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the business office before expiration date of said document(s).
• Ability to use computers, software and other current technology.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certified.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.
• Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job.

• Use practice-based coaching to support the implementation of Conscious Discipline at program sites and other research-based strategies as directed by administration.
• Conduct mental health consultations for program sites at least 3 times per year for Early Head Start and other sites as directed by the administration.
• Collaborate with the caregiving teams to develop action plans for the site that supports social emotional learning, including determination of target areas, development of success criteria, and identification of coaching supports as needed.
• Collaborate with the caregiving teams and families to develop individual care plans for children as needed.
• Transform learning settings so they are safe and supportive for all children. Building settings that are physically and emotionally safe and foster strong bonds among children and adults.
• Inform instruction to teach children social, emotional and cognitive skills. Intentionally teach specific skills and competencies to be used in a variety of daily routines such as meal time, transition, outside time, etc.
• Build adult expertise in child development. Ensure educators develop expertise in child development and in the science of learning. Support this learning through ongoing professional support for the social and emotional learning of teachers and all other adults who work with children.
• Align resources and leverage partners in the community to address the whole child. Build partnerships between school, families, and community organizations to support healthy learning and development in and out of school.
• Support coherent curriculum aligned to standards and implementation of high quality, evidence-based practices through consistent use of educational data to inform instruction specific complex learning needs. Use child outcomes assessments as needed and appropriate.
• Support families in parenting practices with individual families as needed with the provided curriculum, including conducting home visits.
• Provide the parenting curriculum on a regular schedule as determined by the Early Head Start administrative staff.
• Establish trust and rapport with to engage families in services.
• Maintain non-judgmental attitude and supportive, strength-based approach.
• Maintain professional atmosphere and demeanor in classroom settings, acting at all times as a representative of the St. Joseph County ISD.
• Develop family-centered plans of service focused on strengths, goals and needs.
• Link families to resources in the community based on the family’s needs.
• Implement trauma informed practices and strategies with families.
• Support family involvement and engagement as outlined in the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Participate in professional development activities as appropriate and/or requested by the supervisor.
• Provide personal transportation to home and meetings throughout the county.
• Provide other related duties as assigned by St. Joseph County ISD administrators.
  REPORTS TO: Director of Early Childhood Services
  PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS: Director of Early Childhood Services
  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: A 260-day position. 40 hours per week. Salary and conditions of employment are determined by the Board of Education.