Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant - Full Time Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young children? 4-

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Community Coordinated Child Care has an opportunity for you! Join our team as a FT Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (MHC) and help young children birth to age 5 who are experiencing social/emotional and behavioral challenges. The MHC will work to strengthen the childcare provider's skills and to support children's healthy social/emotional development and give them a better chance of growing up to be strong, valuable citizens of their communities. This HYBRID position will work remotely from the selected candidate's in-home office and will conduct in-person visits to childcare programs throughout 4-C's SDA of Kankakee, Grundy and Southern Will Counties. Candidate must reside in one of these counties!

ABOUT 4-C

We are a comprehensive social service agency and part of the Child Care Resource and Referral statewide system that addresses the needs of parents and childcare providers in Northern IL. 4-C provides leadership and vision to help build support and advocate for a quality childcare system that supports the diversity of families and children in every community in Illinois. For more information about 4-C, please visit our website at www.four-c.org. Summary of Job Duties Ability to work with families and children from diverse ethnic and socio-economic groups. Engage in community networking to facilitate a better understanding of early childhood mental health issues and practices. Collaborates with other agencies and make referrals when appropriate. Offers support to childcare programs for children birth to age 5 experiencing social/emotional and behavioral challenges. Works to strengthen childcare providers's skills and to support children's healthy social/emotional development. Offers support in the development of partnerships and relationships between provider's and parents. Helps with problem solving and working with children and parents on difficult issues. Qualifications -

REQUIRED:

Master's Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Infant Mental Health or related Human Services field. Candidate must reside in one of 4-C's Service Delivery Areas, either Kankakee, Grundy, or Southern Will County. Knowledge of early childhood development, including an understanding of the concepts and dynamics underlying young children's social-emotional development. Must have 2-3 years experience with children birth to age 5. Must have strong communication and organization skills.

Working Conditions:

Current Illinois Driver's License and reliable transportation. Travel to and participate in meetings, training activities and professional development opportunities appropriate to the role. Frequent travel to child care programs for on-site visits and consultations througout our three county service area. Occasional travel and overnight for trainings, meetings and conferences. Mileage will be reimbursed at the current federal rate.

EEO Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$48,500.00 - $53,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Retirement plan Travel reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in DeKalb, IL 60115