LOCAL & STATEWIDE TRAVEL REQUIRED

Department: Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)

Reports to: Regionally Appointed

Primary Work Location: Telecommute or Office (Candidates MUST be able to travel locally and statewide). Travel is required. Reliable transportation, proof of insurance and a valid driver’s license necessary.

Pay Status: Hourly

Eligible for Benefits: Based on regional access

Work Hours: 40 hours per week. Hours are subject to change based on financial and program requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, with an Early Childhood Endorsement, or Child and Family Services and formal education in mental health or behavioral guidance of young children.
• Preferred 3 years of experience working with children who are experiencing significant social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. A combination of education and experience can be considered.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide expert guidance and support to the regional CCR&R staff and childcare programs on social-emotional related topics.
• Provide expert guidance and support to childcare programs and external coaches participating in all CCR&R coaching and professional development initiatives.
• Act as an external coach as regional needs warrant.
• Offer regional staff training as appropriate to maintain capacity and sustainability.
• Provide onsite behavior intervention support alongside regional CCR&R staff.
• Collaborate with statewide Behavioral Health and other regional behavior health initiatives on building statewide capacity, to include sharing updates with the region.
• Support the statewide system initiatives laid out by the Behavioral Health statewide team.
• Provide Behavioral Health statewide team with regional needs assessment data and recommendations to support statewide systems.
• Support EC-PBIS SLT initiatives as directed by the Behavior Health statewide team.
• Maintain regional Statewide Curriculum Behavioral Mental Health (SEBMH) toolkits and supplies.
• Assist in maintaining fidelity of the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI) system.
• Model continuous quality improvement techniques and strategies to peers and co-workers.
• Develop educational materials including video tutorials and other special projects as assigned.
• Cultivate and maintain partner relationships with local Behavior Health community partners.
• Participate in regional peer to peer meetings as requested.
• Provide technical assistance for virtual Behavioral Health trainings.
• Meet the qualifications as a level 3 instructor for CCR&R.
• Complete I-Consult level 1.
• Complete I-Consult level 2.
• Complete Practice Based Coaching.
• Complete TPOT and TPITOS reliability training and maintain certification to offer support to programs as appropriate.
• Utilize visionary, leadership, and system thinking skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Excellent computer, organizational and office skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities and follow directions.
• Maintain professional behavior, attitude, and confidentiality.
• Ability to display cultural sensitivity.
• Respond positively to change.
• Ability to participate in events, training sessions and meetings (flexible hours, including some evenings, overnights, and weekends) throughout the region and state.
• Must have valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation, and maintain a good driving record.
• Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check before hire and annually thereafter.
• Submit to a FBI National Criminal History Check upon employment and every four years thereafter.
• Submit to a Department Health and Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records check before hire and every two years thereafter.
• Be able to lift up to 40 pounds, crawl on the floor and occasionally stand 4 hours at a time.
• Must be able to complete job duties with reasonable accommodation.

Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Employment decisions at Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc. are based on equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, retaliation, or any other status protected by federal laws and regulations).