Mental Health Specialist - Early Learning

Alliance for Community Empowerment Inc; Bridgeport (CT); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Telehealth access

Paid life and disability insurance

Paid short-term disability

Paid long-term disability

Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA

Résumé du poste

Alliance for Community Empowerment Inc. seeks a Mental Health Specialist to provide direct mental health and social-emotional support to children and families in the Early Learning Division at Bridgeport Head Start.

You will assist staff with cases requiring additional social-emotional support and promote trauma-informed environments that foster healthy development. You will train staff, collaborate across teams, and ensure compliance with program standards, while maintaining accurate records

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with children and families in an early childhood setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work with trauma-impacted children and families.
• Experience with community-based mental health services and referral systems.
• Knowledge of data collection systems, childcare regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to handle highly stressful situations professionally.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with classroom staff to improve classroom climate and outcomes using screening results and data.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff to model trauma-informed interactions.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards for mental health and social-emotional development.
• Monitor classrooms and provide strategies and training to support social-emotional well-being.
• Provide hands-on assistance to staff supporting children with social-emotional and behavioral needs.
• Offer training and referral services to families and guardians.
• Maintain records and complete reporting related to screenings and services.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Trauma-informed care

Data management

MS Office / databases

Independent but collaborative

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Sociology / Social Work / Psychology

Outils

Database management

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Email / internet apps

Description du poste

Alliance for Community Empowerment Inc. seeks a Mental Health Specialist to provide direct mental health and social-emotional support to children and families in the Early Learning Division at Bridgeport Head Start.

You will assist staff with cases requiring additional social-emotional support and promote trauma-informed environments that foster healthy development. You will train staff, collaborate across teams, and ensure compliance with program standards, while maintaining accurate records