ECLIPSE Child & Family Support Partner

Akin (formerly Childhaven)•Auburn, WA

7d•$29 - $39•Hybrid

About The Position

The Child & Family Support Partner (CFSP) reports to the ECLIPSE Program Manager and is an experienced early childhood professional with training in mental health embedded in ECEAP Programs to enhance and advance early relational health practices in ECEAP. The CFSP provides direct services (consultation and intervention) with families of children three to five years old as well as capacity building activities (consultation, professional development, and program development) with the multidisciplinary disciplinary teams in ECEAP Programs.

Requirements

Knowledge of child and family development and understanding of various treatment principles, strategies, and interventions
Ability to develop strength-based, goal-oriented care plans that are guided by an infant/early childhood mental health framework and address the specific needs of the family
Ability to foster positive relationships with caregivers, using inquiry-based communication skills and motivational interviewing
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with children and families, ECEAP educators and support staff, and Akin staff.
Strengths-based approach to supporting caregivers of young children, and commitment to improving the experience of care for families, particularly those underserved by our current systems.
Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage a caseload of multiple families
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Technological capabilities sufficient to use electronic medical records and other systems to record visit notes, collect data, and track client progress.
Familiarity with or interest in the principles of accessibility, inclusion, and belonging; and experience working successfully with colleagues, clients, or communities from a variety of backgrounds.
Demonstrated openness to learning and contributing to an inclusive workplace environment.
Ability and desire to be flexible, responsive, and collaborative for this role; there is great opportunity to shape this pilot program as it grows and we anticipate “trying things on” and adjusting as we learn together.
Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education or related human services field required with expertise in Infant Early Childhood Mental Health
5 years of experience in early childhood, special education, IECMH, behavioral health, and/or family support systems.
One-step Mantoux TB skin test prior to start of employment, unless has written proof of a negative test within past 12 months. For those who have previously tested positive, documented proof of treatment from a doctor or a negative chest x-ray must be provided
Proof of MMR vaccine or positive MMR titer
Completion of Akin and DCYF criminal history background check, including registry with MERIT to include fingerprinting.
A valid driver's license and a favorable driving record, with no more than three violations within the past three years

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Special Education or related human services field required with expertise in Infant Early Childhood Mental Health
Fluency in a language spoken by the populations served
Infant Mental Health endorsement or interest in endorsement
Experience with Promoting First Relationships (PFR),Circle of Security Facilitator, or similar programs
Experience working in an ECEAP/preschool setting
Experience providing reflective consultation and/or training with direct service professionals

Responsibilities

Meet with families (at childcare; home; community; virtually) to assess child and family needs while co-creating or assessing progress of care plans to support these needs.
Provide consultation, psychoeducation and intervention services to caregivers and young children (3 to 5 years of age). Through a relational lens, the Child & Family Support Partner enhances caregivers’ understanding of and support for their child’s social and emotional development, needs, and behaviors.
Partner with families to set developmentally and culturally responsive goals and co- create and implement care plans to meet them.
Work collaboratively with caregivers and children to strengthen their connection, communication, and mutual delight.
Maintain strong communication with care team, including documenting sessions in secure electronic record.
Facilitate connections to external mental health services when needed.
Provide reflection and consultation to classroom educators to build their capacity to support early relational health practices at ECEAP settings in the Puget Sound Region.
In partnership with ECEAP colleagues, develop and implement programs to build capacity to holistically support children from 3 through 5 years of age. For example, developing transitions plans for children from ECEAP programs to their Kindergarten program, supporting culturally accessible screening for post-partum anxiety and depression, and building community-based referral connections.
Provide Intensive Case Management, a team-based approach that supports individuals through a case management approach. The goal of which is to help clients maintain their basic and safety needs to achieve an optimum quality of life. This can happen through developing plans, enhancing life skills, addressing health and mental health needs, engaging in meaningful activities, and building pro-social and community relations.
Guide socioemotional, protective, and risk-factor screening processes from 3 to 5 years old.
Develop and maintain knowledge of early childhood and infant mental health community-based organizations and share these with the care team members who will share these resources directly with families and facilitate connections.
Participate in regular reflective supervision and clinical consultation with IECMH colleagues, clinical support meetings, and Akin team meetings.
Record data relevant to program evaluation and funding requirements.
Participate in other duties related to program goals and evaluation in collaboration with the Akin ECLIPSE team.
Participate in ongoing job-related professional development, in-service training, and continuing education.
Comply with all Akin policies and procedures.
Comply with the agency’s policy and procedure regarding the identification and reporting of child abuse.