Behavioral Health Specialist
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Specialist supports the behavioral and developmental needs of children from birth to age five through CAPSLO’s Teaching Together Home Visiting (TTHV) program in San Luis Obispo County. The role focuses on early identification of developmental and behavioral concerns, promoting school readiness, and strengthening parenting skills. Through observation, screening, consultation, and collaboration with home visitors and families, the specialist helps ensure children receive support across social, cognitive, language, and physical development. This is a temporary, full-time position. Candidates must be fluent in two or more languages, including at least one that supports the needs of the program and community. The position requires in-home visits and parenting education, screening and documentation, collaboration with families and community partners, and participation in program meetings and supervision.
Requirements
- Level I: High school diploma and two years of experience in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field.
- Level II: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field, plus a minimum of two years of teaching experience in an early childhood education program.
- Fluency in two or more languages, including at least one that supports the needs of the program and community.
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching experience with children ages 0–5 is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow CAPSLO, Parents As Teachers (PAT), and program policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conduct in-home visits and parenting education sessions using evidence-based curriculum.
- Maintain accurate case files, records, and documentation in compliance with CAPSLO policies and California requirements.
- Complete required developmental, health, vision, and hearing screenings and meet program visit and screening benchmarks.
- Collaborate with Behavioral Health Consultants to develop and support community-based systems, provide follow-up, and maintain partnerships.
- Ensure staff and providers understand and follow behavioral health referral procedures.
- Plan, support, and help facilitate group connections; notify assigned families and promote parent participation.
- Develop and maintain resource networks and collaborate with CAPSLO programs, school districts, and community agencies to support families.
- Communicate regularly with parents via phone, text, and email and work cooperatively with professional staff.
- Participate in staff meetings, departmental meetings, and reflective supervision.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the TTHV Project Coordinator.
Benefits
- Employee perks and benefits are referenced at capslo.org/careers; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
