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Easter Seals Blake Foundation Mental Health Consultant (Travel to Safford Required) in Tucson, Arizona
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6615222
Description:
This position requires traveling. Travel is required weekly or bi-weekly to provide services in-person to the Safford areas. Hotel stays may be supported by the agency in whole or in part, depending on frequency and duration of travel, while funds are available. Company vehicles are available for use. Details are flexible, and can be worked out upon application.
What Easterseals Offers:
- Payment assistance for licensure applications and fees once approved
- Public Loan Forgiveness
- Training in evidenced-based practices
- Flexible work schedule (ability to work weekends and evenings)
- Team Environment
- Full Robust Benefits package
Consultation can help address common issues such as challenging behaviors; spotting developmental delays; trauma-informed care; and expulsion prevention. The opening is immediate, and upfront training is provided.
\ ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provides program services in a manner that reflects the philosophy of the department.
Uses a framework of promotion, prevention, and early intervention to promote mental health and resilience and prevention of behavioral difficulties for those at risk
Acts as a resource regarding early childhood development with an emphasis on emotional and behavioral health and the importance of the relationship between the participant and child/family
Completes technical assistance plans to support participants, children, and staff
Provides observations and recommendations regarding the social-emotional environment to assist in identifying children in need of support with behavioral, emotional, or developmental concerns
Develops intervention strategies utilizing a team approach to assist staff in developing positive behavior support strategies to promote optimal social-emotional development
Collaborates with child care providers, families, directors, managers, and other team members to build their knowledge and skills to support the needs of children and families
Provides group and individual training on overall social and emotional wellness with specific topics related to child development, trauma-informed care, attachment, self-care, and other related topics
Partners and supports early care and education providers to support ongoing communication with parents regarding mental health, behavioral, or developmental concerns of their children
Adheres to all data and program requirements
Knowledge of community resources and referrals in the community
Uses independent judgment and discretion in setting daily priorities to complete tasks
Demonstrates sensitivity towards and provides services that honor linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual and role differences among persons and families served
Provides services that are family-centered and relationship-based
Adheres to EBF Core Values, the Codes of Ethics of National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the programs Implementation Manual and Service Delivery Plan, and the funders Standards of Practice
Conducts trainings in person during the week and on weekends as needed
Applies adult learning principles and practices of multi-method instruction
Uses a training approach that is skills based and interactive for participants
Ensures attendees complete evaluation forms after completion of each training and technical assistance session
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships in the community
Provides technical assistance in 3 hour increments to Group Homes, Child Care Centers, Home Based Providers, Tribal Nations, and Homeless Shelters holding a registration agreement with ADES
Develops and implements a plan to deliver Technical Assistance that includes a written agreement between Easterseals Blake Foundation, the recipient of Technical Assistance, and the Director or Program Administrator
Completes and submits required monthly program reports and billing forms
Attends meetings as required by Supervisor
Functions as an effective team member with co-workers and the community to build productive, collaborative relationships and to achieve program goals and objectives.
Develops positive and constructive working relationships with staff, participants, and team members
Maintains established work schedule, is punctual, keeps appointments, willing to adapt schedule to meet unexpected needs and changes, and utilizes time effectively
Supports the decisions of the associate director and management team to staff, participants, and the community
Maintains, keeps clean, utilizes efficiently and safely the agency/departments physical facility and equipment
Supports integrated team process for service delivery, engages in collaborative activities wit