What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist/Consultant position at JFCS East Bay?
EMPLOYMENT SEARCH CRITERIA & POSITION DESCRIPTION
Early Childhood
Mental Health
Specialist/Consultant
Jewish Family
& COMMUNITY SERVICES
Who We Are
Rooted in Jewish values and historical experiences, and inspired by the strengths of the
diverse communities we serve, JFCS East Bay promotes the well-being of individuals and
families by providing essential mental health and social services through every stage of
life. JFCS East Bay is an innovative, multicultural human service agency that has served
individuals and families throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties since 1877.
CURRENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
- Resettling refugees
- Providing mental health services to children and families of color
- Offering immigration legal services, and
- Supporting seniors and Holocaust survivors.
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Our staff of more than 60 employees is characterized by its dedication, teamwork,
warmth, humor, and high professional standards. Our offices are located in downtown
Berkeley (five blocks from BART) and Concord (five blocks from BART), with a satellite
location in uptown Oakland.
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Our Values
We are guided by four core values that are reflected in every aspect of our
work: Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, and Community.
JFCS East Bay actively seeks to hire qualified professionals who reflect
the cultural and linguistic diversity of the East Bay and of our clients.
We are committed to creating a community where staff and clients
from all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included. We are looking
for equity-minded applicants who demonstrate a sensitivity to and
understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability,
gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our
community. We hope to expand our diversity in the belief that clients heal
best when staff represent the communities they serve and are guided by
values of social justice.
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Position
what you’ll do
The Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist/Consultant will use a relationship-based model
to provide parent-child mental health services in Oakland and throughout Alameda County.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the specialist will work closely with a child development
specialist and family partner to conduct observations and therapy in the child’s home,
preschool, or at the JFCS East Bay offices. We are seeking someone who is passionate about
providing treatment to children and their families with respect and an ongoing commitment
to cultural humility.
Reports to: Director of Parenting & Youth Services
Employment Type: Exempt; Full-time
Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Berkeley, CA office, in the field, and remote as needed
• Observe, assess/diagnose and treat children and families in their natural environments.
- Provide dyadic work with infants, toddlers, and their primary caregivers.
- Provide some case management, consultation to childcare providers, and crisis intervention
- Complete paperwork and documentation on computerized client management system.
- Attend supervision and team meetings.
• Provide consultation to teachers regarding general child development and social and
- Provide consultation to teachers regarding specific children and behaviors. Observe children
- Participate in staff meetings and facilitate workshops for teachers.
- Conduct parent workshops and parent groups.
- Provide resources and referrals when appropriate.
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Ideal Candidate
who you are ...
; Education/License: MSW or Masters in Counseling, ; Computer Literacy: Can use technology effectively
Registered Intern. License preferred. to perform one’s job and learn new technology
when needed. Confidence using Microsoft Word
; Content Knowledge: Experience in early childhood and Excel; Google Docs, Gmail, and calendar; and
mental health or early childhood education client management systems/databases. Skilled
; Language: Spanish-speaking preferred though not in data management and preparation of written
required. Able to clearly communicate verbally and reports
in writing. ; Physical Requirements: To successfully perform
; Integrity: Ability to maintain strict confidentiality the essential functions of the job some physical
related to client, staff and Agency information. requirements for sitting, standing, lifting, and
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and communicating are needed. The full list can be
commitment to the JFCS mission. found in the Quality Assurance Coordinator job
description. Reasonable accommodations may
; Social & Emotional Skills: Patient, compassionate, be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
and flexible. Able to work independently and part of perform the essential functions.
a team.
; COVID-19 Requirements: All employees must show
; Communication: Can exercise good judgment proof of vaccination against COVID-19 and follow
about what information is important, and what JFCS East Bay COVID-19 policies. Reasonable
should be communicated to whom. accommodations may be made for individuals with
medical or religious reasons where they do not
; Cultural Competency: Committed to culturally cause undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the
informed practice and multicultural learning health and safety of others.
environment. Able to bridge cultures. Excellent
interpersonal skills and can engage with people of ; Schedule & Driving Requirements: Clean DMV
all ages, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, sexual record, current California driver’s license, and car
orientations, and genders. required. Must be available to work one evening per
week. Must be able to travel to various job sites in
; Work Quality: Exceptionally organized, efficient, Alameda County.
highly motivated, able to handle multiple tasks at
once, meet deadlines and take initiative. Strong
attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
; Problem Solving: A proven ability to identify
administrative needs, propose solutions and lead
the adoption of new processes.
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What we offer
The salary for this position starts at $60,000 per year, depending
on experience. Supervision in Spanish is available.
Our generous benefit package includes:
; $2,000 signing bonus
; 28 paid days off per year
; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
; FSA/HSA plans
; 401(k) with agency match (after 1 year)
; Great colleagues
; A friendly, meaningful, and respectful work environment
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How to Apply
Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume to
currentjobs@jfcs-eastbay.org. Please include your name, job
title, and “PY50” in the subject line.
This position is open until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employment
JFCS East Bay is an Equal Opportunity employer and does
not discriminate on the basis of age (40 or older), ancestry,
color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming
practices), denial of family and medical care leave, disability
(mental and physical), including HIV and AIDS, marital status,
medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics),
genetic information, military and veteran status, national
origin (including language use restrictions), race, sex
(including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding and medical
conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding),
gender, gender identity and gender expression, sexual
orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with
all applicable federal, state and local laws.
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