Mental Health Consultant (Safford)*

Company: Easterseals Blake Foundation
Location: Safford
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

Description:Easterseals Blake Foundation started as the Cerebral Palsy Foundation of Southern Arizona. Since then, we have expanded our services to better serve our community members. We are now one of Arizona's top providers of comprehensive behavioral health services, child welfare, and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve more than 40,000 individuals and families across 10 counties and support more than 3,700 children in Foster Care throughout Southern Arizona. Are you ready to make profound, positive differences in people's lives every day?We offer our full-time employees the following benefits:Medical, Dental and VisionFlexible Spending Account and Dependent Flexible Spending AccountEmployer paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance ProgramMental Health Consultants provide services for children birth to 5 in the childcare setting centered around increasing childcare providers capacity to meet the social-emotional needs of children in their care.Through a supportive, intentional relationship, consultants are able to partner with childcare providers around trying new behaviors which lead to best practices and better outcomes for young children.What Easterseals Offers:$6000.00 sign on bonusPayment assistance for licensure applications and fees once approvedPublic Loan ForgivenessTraining in evidenced-based practicesFlexible work schedule (ability to work weekends and evenings)Team EnvironmentFull Robust Benefits packageConsultation 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 riskActs 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/familyCompletes technical assistance plans to support participants, children, and staffProvides observations and recommendations regarding the social-emotional environment to assist in identifying children in need of support with behavioral, emotional, or developmental concernsDevelops intervention strategies utilizing a team approach to assist staff in developing positive behavior support strategies to promote optimal social-emotional developmentCollaborates with child care providers, families, directors, managers, and other team members to build their knowledge and skills to support the needs of children and familiesProvides 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 topicsPartners and supports early care and education providers to support ongoing communication with parents regarding mental health, behavioral, or developmental concerns of their childrenAdheres to all data and program requirementsKnowledge of community resources and referrals in the communityUses independent judgment and discretion in setting daily priorities to complete tasksDemonstrates sensitivity towards and provides services that honor linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual and role differences among persons and families servedProvides services that are family-centered and relationship-basedAdheres 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 PracticeConducts trainings in person during the week and on weekends as neededApplies adult learning principles and practices of multi-method instructionUses a training approach that is skills based and interactive for participantsEnsures attendees complete evaluation forms after completion of each training and technical assistance sessionDevelops and maintains collaborative relationships in the communityProvides 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 ADESDevelops 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 AdministratorCompletes and submits required monthly program reports and billing formsAttends meetings as required by SupervisorFunctions 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 membersMaintains established work schedule, is punctual, keeps appointments, willing to adapt schedule to meet unexpected needs and changes, and utilizes time effectivelySupports the decisions of the associate director and management team to staff, participants, and the communityMaintains, keeps clean, utilizes efficiently and safely the agency/departments physical facility and equipmentSupports integrated team process for service delivery, engages in collaborative activities with other TAPs working in a childcare centerCommunicates accurately, clearly and professionally.Communicates in a positive, respectful, and courteous mannerInteracts with co-workers and the community to build productive, collaborative relationships to support the achievement of service goalsUnderstands and maintains confidentiality related to private and sensitive information within the confines of need-to-know parametersComposes emails, minutes, forms, and reports using various writing styles and formats to produce a document that effectively communicates the purpose and intentProofs and revises work for correct grammar, spelling, and formatSubmits accurate and complete reports as per program guidelines and according to program timelinesUses supervision effectively, takes initiative to secure professional development opportunities, and applies relevant information in the work setting.Actively participates in supervision that is regular, reflective, and collaborative in nature. As appropriate, takes the initiative to seek supervisory inputAccurately identifies areas of mastery and areas targeted for personal growth and development. Seeks assistance and guidance when neededIncorporates constructive direction from supervisor to improve job performanceAccepts responsibility for the quality of job performance and makes changes as neededMaintains awareness of current professional information in the fields of activity, undertakes regular and ongoing efforts to maintain competencies in the skills used and incorporates new knowledge and skills on the jobShares pertinent information with supervisor and team members regarding work progress, successes, barriers, concerns and other information that may have an impact on the departments service or imageRequirements:EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a masters degree that leads towards licensure from the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health ExaminersExperience working with young children in classroom settingsClearance from the Background Check for Employment through the Central Registry as required by Arizona Department of Economic Services-Child Care Administration (ADES-CCA)Current State of Arizona Fingerprint Clearance cardValid, unrestricted Arizona drivers license and the willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment. Must meet minimum requirements of agency insurance carrier.Current First Aid and CPR cardsSpecialty Instructor Status in the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce RegistryMust be able to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as face mask, gown, goggles, and gloves, for any amount of time necessary to provide a physical barrier to protect the employee and others.Preferred Qualifications and Skills:Minimum of two years experience working with children birth to twelve years and their familiesExperience working in a classroom setting and/or consulting with teachersExperience working with economically disadvantaged and culturally diverse populationsKnowledge of special education procedures and the special needs of young children with disabilities and their familiesBilingual preferred-English and SpanishAbility to maintain effective working relationships with families, ADES-CCA Resource Specialist, participants, SWHD staff and community partnersAbility to use initiative and judgment in selecting proper course of action in unusual or emergency situationsStrength and Mobility:Ability to lift 35 50 pounds.Ability to stoop, bend, and squat to a childs eye level for appropriate amounts of time.Ability to get up and down from the floor without assistance.Easterseals Blake Foundation and Aviva are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative action employer that promotes a work environment of inclusion and diversity. We are committed to provide employment opportunities to all candidates based on their qualifications free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you have any questions, require assistance or reasonable accommodations while seeking employment, please contact the Human Resource Department at HR@blake.easterseals.com or call 520-327-1529.by Jobble

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