What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Specialist position at YMCA of the East Bay?
The YMCA of the East Bay is seeking a full-time Mental Health Specialist for our Child Oakland and Hayward Development Centers.
Here at the Y people really matter. The YMCA of the East Bay is made up of diverse people of all ages and from every walk of life working side by side to strengthen communities. We celebrate connection and our mission serves ALL. As a Y team member, you have the opportunity to build a career that’s right for you. Our goal is to develop team members and to promote within whenever possible. Ambitions are realized here. Our work environment is built around collaboration and partnership, teamwork, community, diversity and inclusion.
The Mental Health Specialist who reports to the Program Manager of Mental Health Consultation/Support Services, is responsible for providing classroom consultation and staff/parent support for children, families, staff and Center Directors with respect, excellence, and an ongoing commitment to cultural humility. This is a full-time position split between four Childhood Development Centers.
Responsibilities:
- Observe behavioral and developmental presentations within the classroom, including student and teacher interactions.
- Plan and implement strategies for working with teachers, children and families. Strategies may include: observation in the classroom, modeling interventions/interactions with children, preparing teachers to attend individualized planning (Positive Behavior Support Plan) meetings, etc.
- Communicate and engage with parents through case consultation meetings and parent workshops.
- Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university with demonstrated ability to meet job competencies (license preferred). Bilingual Spanish encouraged.
- Two years' experience in early childhood mental health or early childhood education with low income, diverse populations, preferably in federal and/or state subsidized program
- A high degree of cultural awareness and competency in cross-cultural practices with children and families
- Knowledge of CLASS and CSEFEL (Teaching Pyramid) preferred.
We strive to build a staff team that reflects the broad diversity of our community. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
If you are passionate about making an impact as a Mental Health Specialist, send your cover letter and resume to Dr. Anita Smith at asmith at ymcaeastbay.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
The YMCA of the East Bay is a fully vaccinated staff team, with legal exemptions provided for. You needn't be vaccinated to apply, but will need to be vaccinates, or apply for a legal exemption before work begins.
Work Location:
- Multiple locations
Work Remotely:
- No
Work Location: Multiple Locations