Infant Toddler Mental Health Director
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Location: Albany, NY 12203
Description:
Benefits:
Early Care and Learning Council (ECLC) is a statewide, not-for-profit membership organization that represents the 35 Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) programs across New York State. The CCR&Rs are on the front lines, providing direct assistance and support to parents, child care providers, and employers in their communities.
The Infant Toddler Mental Health Director will lead an innovative statewide early childhood mental health consultation project aimed at enhancing the capacity of the caregiver to support the emotional and cognitive development of infants and toddlers in their care. Infant Toddler Mental Health Director leads professional development, onboarding, sustainability, and best practices training for a network of Infant Toddler Mental Health Specialists within 35 agencies across 7 regions of New York State. The Infant Toddler Mental Health Director works directly with the the Director of Research & Evaluation, the Regional Infant Toddler Resource Centers, and Infant Toddler Mental Health Consultants and Supervisors to implement and deliver a continuum of services that takes a developmental perspective and offers anticipatory guidance to enhance the capacity of the caregiver to support the emotional and cognitive development of infants and toddlers in their care. The Infant Toddler Mental Health Director is responsible for the strategic direction of the Infant Toddler Mental Health Project, including designing a protocol of care and trainings that position the Early Care & Learning Council and IT Regional Resource Centers as leaders in the emotional health and well-being of infants and toddlers.
Responsibilities
Job Requirements and Qualifications
ECLC's office is based in Albany-remote work is an option-this search is open to qualified professionals residing anywhere in NYS, who are willing to visit the Albany office every 2-4 weeks.
ECLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ECLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, business need and background check.
Compensation: $85,500.00 per year
We seek to take the burden and over-whelm of your financials and back-end business tasks off your plate; offering you a sense of relief and time to focus your attention on building your business.
What Sets Us Apart
We are relationship-driven and focused on providing successful solutions for our clients. Transparency and efficiency are key values we hold true to in our work. We support, we lead and we provide. We work in your business, so that you can focus your attention on growing your business.
We reduce costs
Hiring and training full or part-time staff can be very expensive. Paying for an employee with benefits is costly. Many companies and nonprofits either do not need a full-time position OR need additional help that does not require an additional in-house employee. Working with Capital CFO+ lets you focus your human resources where you need them most.
We improve efficiency
When you have an expert working on a project, they will be faster, effective, and efficient. Working with Capital CFO+ gives owners and leaders an essential competitive advantage. By outsourcing activities that are routine, administrative, or require specialized skills, you can focus more on core functions and ensure that your company thrives and succeeds.
We level the playing field
Most small firms simply can't afford to match the in-house support services that larger companies maintain. Capital CFO+ helps small firms act "big" by giving them access to the same economies of scale, efficiency, and expertise that large companies enjoy.
Our Mission
We are here to be your business partner. From simplifying your finances, to priori-tizing your back-end needs, we listen to your objectives and work to put the pieces of your business together to form a solid foundation and a brand built for success.
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Early Care and Learning Council (ECLC) is a statewide, not-for-profit membership organization that represents the 35 Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) programs across New York State. The CCR&Rs are on the front lines, providing direct assistance and support to parents, child care providers, and employers in their communities.
The Infant Toddler Mental Health Director will lead an innovative statewide early childhood mental health consultation project aimed at enhancing the capacity of the caregiver to support the emotional and cognitive development of infants and toddlers in their care. Infant Toddler Mental Health Director leads professional development, onboarding, sustainability, and best practices training for a network of Infant Toddler Mental Health Specialists within 35 agencies across 7 regions of New York State. The Infant Toddler Mental Health Director works directly with the the Director of Research & Evaluation, the Regional Infant Toddler Resource Centers, and Infant Toddler Mental Health Consultants and Supervisors to implement and deliver a continuum of services that takes a developmental perspective and offers anticipatory guidance to enhance the capacity of the caregiver to support the emotional and cognitive development of infants and toddlers in their care. The Infant Toddler Mental Health Director is responsible for the strategic direction of the Infant Toddler Mental Health Project, including designing a protocol of care and trainings that position the Early Care & Learning Council and IT Regional Resource Centers as leaders in the emotional health and well-being of infants and toddlers.
Responsibilities
- Manage delivery of Professional Development for ITMH Specialists within 7 Regional Infant Toddler Resource Centers
- Manage quarterly reports for the Infant Toddler Mental Health Initiative
- Support the development of milestones and goals for project outcomes
- Oversee and deliver training and technical assistance to IT Resource Centers
- Expand a collection of infant/toddler mental health workshop curricula-for both onboarding and sustaining practice
- Work in partnership with Infant Toddler Mental Health Consultants, and Child Care Providers to model and coach on appropriate support strategies for infants and toddler's mental health and wellbeing
- Assist in identifying needs, and provide guidance regarding appropriate protocol for therapeutic interventions; provides connections to information and formal sources of support within each community
- Coordinate ECLC's trauma work group Coordinate the statewide Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) trainings that ECLC conducts with outside partners
- Support and guide the state network of Infant Toddler Mental Health Specialists through the NYSAIMH Endorsement
- Expand upon implementation tool kit that can be used at the regional level to create communities of support around Infant Toddler Mental Health
- Contribute to the development of regional workgroups that focus on the mental health and wellbeing of Infants and Toddlers around the state
- Develop written reports and papers that educate parents, providers and employers about the importance of infant mental health
- Preparation of additional reports as needed, included those for funding sources and updates on contract or performance deliverables
- Contribute to the data analysis of ECLC's Infant Toddler Mental Health Initiatives
- Attend national trainings and conferences several times annually
Job Requirements and Qualifications
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field, minimum 5 years of experience, supervisory experience required
- Professional License-LSW or related license
- Early Childhood experience Experience working across systems to develop comprehensive mental health care
- Experience coordinating participation of various stakeholders to achieve agency vision
- Knowledge of statewide infant mental health systems, policies, protocols and resources
- Knowledge of child and family development; infant and toddler mental health and parent-child counseling techniques; and individual, play, family counseling techniques
- Demonstrated training experience
- Proven project management skills
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Exceptional Oral and Written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to travel extensively within NYS, occasional evening required
- Proficiency in Spanish is a plus
ECLC's office is based in Albany-remote work is an option-this search is open to qualified professionals residing anywhere in NYS, who are willing to visit the Albany office every 2-4 weeks.
ECLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ECLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, business need and background check.
Compensation: $85,500.00 per year
We seek to take the burden and over-whelm of your financials and back-end business tasks off your plate; offering you a sense of relief and time to focus your attention on building your business.
What Sets Us Apart
We are relationship-driven and focused on providing successful solutions for our clients. Transparency and efficiency are key values we hold true to in our work. We support, we lead and we provide. We work in your business, so that you can focus your attention on growing your business.
We reduce costs
Hiring and training full or part-time staff can be very expensive. Paying for an employee with benefits is costly. Many companies and nonprofits either do not need a full-time position OR need additional help that does not require an additional in-house employee. Working with Capital CFO+ lets you focus your human resources where you need them most.
We improve efficiency
When you have an expert working on a project, they will be faster, effective, and efficient. Working with Capital CFO+ gives owners and leaders an essential competitive advantage. By outsourcing activities that are routine, administrative, or require specialized skills, you can focus more on core functions and ensure that your company thrives and succeeds.
We level the playing field
Most small firms simply can't afford to match the in-house support services that larger companies maintain. Capital CFO+ helps small firms act "big" by giving them access to the same economies of scale, efficiency, and expertise that large companies enjoy.
Our Mission
We are here to be your business partner. From simplifying your finances, to priori-tizing your back-end needs, we listen to your objectives and work to put the pieces of your business together to form a solid foundation and a brand built for success.
- Explaining your financials so they are straightforward and easy to understand.
- Being transparent with our work and allowing you to be, too.
- Being accurate and exact with our reporting and recordkeeping.