ECMH Mental Health Consultant (Bilingual - Spanish) (3434)

Supporting Strong Foundations in Early Childhood

We are seeking a dedicated, mission-driven and bilingual Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant to support educators, young children, and families in Hamden County Communities. You will partner directly with early education programs and families to create supportive environments where every child can thrive. 

What You Will Do 

• Provide Onsite Consultation: Conduct classroom observations, co-create behavioral success plans, and partner directly with educators to meet children’s social-emotional needs using research-based practices.
• Support Families: Deliver confidential home, virtual, or community-based family visits to guide positive behavior strategies, strengthen stability, and connect parents with vital resources.
• Deliver Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate, grounded support in licensed early education settings during challenging situations to stabilize classrooms and prevent suspensions or expulsions.
• Facilitate Professional Development: Design and lead interactive workshops that help early childhood educators integrate trauma-informed practices and new skills into their daily work.
• Connect Community Resources: Serve as a parenting resource specialist, facilitate referrals for specialized evaluations or mental health care, and build strong cross-agency networks for Spanish-speaking families.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For 

We need compassionate, strengths-based professionals who thrive when collaborating with educators, parents, and community partners. You should bring deep expertise in early childhood development, strong communication skills, and a dedication to helping hard-to-reach or at-risk families access the support they need.

• Degree: Master’s-level degree in Early Childhood Mental Health, Early Childhood Development, Education, or a closely related field.
• Linguistic:  Fluent Spanish speaker.
• Licensure: Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for regional travel.
• Expertise: Strong problem-solving abilities, skilled in strengths-based approaches, child observation, behavioral success planning, and adult learning facilitation.
• Experience (Highly Preferred): Hands-on experience working directly with young children and families, conducting family outreach, and navigating community mental health resources. 
• Preferred Experience: Current licensure or certification as an LICSW with early childhood experience, alongside background delivering workshops or training to adult learners.

Terms of Employment

• Schedule:Full-time. Includes occasional evening meetings or workshops
• Salary Range: $29.00 – $32.00 per hour.
• Benefits: Available as outlined in the CES Handbook.

CES is an equal opportunity employer and is particularly interested in candidates from a diverse range of cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates whose backgrounds are well-suited to understanding and addressing the needs of the diverse student population we serve.