Bilingual On-Site Early Learning Mental Health Specialist

ILHeadStart; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA contributions

Teladoc services

401K match

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Services is hiring an Early Learning Mental Health Specialist to join the Midway Early Learning Teams at the Learning and Wellness Center in Chicago. The role partners with staff, families, and leadership to promote child mental health and well-being and provide targeted coaching and training.

The position emphasizes collaboration, supports classroom practices, and helps implement Student Support Plans while ensuring safety and program quality across Head Start/Early Head

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Child Development with additional education in Mental Health.
• 2+ years of experience in infant and early childhood development and mental health.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver training to support mental health in early learning settings.
• Observe classrooms and provide feedback to teachers and site leadership.
• Support positive learning environments and strategies for challenging behaviors.
• Assist in creating Student Support Plans and implementing strategies.
• Safeguard health and safety across Head Start/Early Head Start sites.
• Advocate for children and families through IEP/IFSP processes where applicable.
• Facilitate coaching sessions and programwide professional development.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Child Development with mental health focus

Job description

Metropolitan Family Services is hiring an Early Learning Mental Health Specialist to join the Midway Early Learning Teams at the Learning and Wellness Center in Chicago. The role partners with staff, families, and leadership to promote child mental health and well-being and provide targeted coaching and training.

The position emphasizes collaboration, supports classroom practices, and helps implement Student Support Plans while ensuring safety and program quality across Head Start/Early Head