Employment

Position Summary:

Functions as part of a team to serve as an early childhood mental health consultant through the provision of support services and plans, using best practices to local early childhood education and care centers for children ages zero to five. 

Responsibilities:

Under general direction within policy guidelines and protocols:

• Provide infant and early childhood mental health consultation (IECMHC), using evidence-based models (Georgetown and SAMHSA IECMHC model, PATHS, Pyramid Model, IMH-MI), to local early childhood education and care centers for children ages zero to five through: classroom and individual child observations; parent and teacher meetings; provision of resources, support, strategies, and plans; facilitation of referrals to special education and other community services; data collection and record keeping; participation in Children’s Institute supervision and collegial support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Early Childhood, or related field. Minimum 5 years of direct experience working with young children and families.

Attributes:

Approachable, accountable, nonjudgmental, flexible, empathic, warm, good listener, respectful and sensitive of cultural differences, able to work in collaboration with families and early childhood education and child care centers’ staff.

Competence:

Knowledge of child development, child psychopathology, developmental disabilities, system theory, attachment theory, trauma, mental health evidence-based practices, including behavioral interventions. Experience working with children and families.

Employment Status: 

Part-time (12 hours per week). 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Children’s Institute is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, color, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

We welcome qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds to help us best serve our great Community!

Please submit resumes to:
ezordan [at] childrensinstitute.net (Edy Zordan)
School Psychologist, BCBA
Children's Institute
274 N. Goodman Street, Suite D103
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 295-1000, ext. 240

Position Summary:

Gathers information, analyzes and interprets data, disseminates information; helps formulate goals, protocols and information gathering methods.

Responsibilities:

Under general direction within policy guidelines and protocols:

• Collects data by the use of questionnaires, interviews, reports and searches of existing journals, etc.
• May perform a large number of computer search strategies. Reviews retrieved information for pertinency to the project.
• Meets with project participants to help formulate project goals and determine protocols and information gathering methods. May assist in design, development and programming of systems needed to meet optimum data presentation goals.
• Maintains records and conducts correspondence with a variety of agencies and officials that provide a source of information.
• Prepares reports and recommendations based upon analysis of information gathered.
• Reviews work of Information Analyst I or others performing similar work, and supervises clerical staff and field work aides. 

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with major course work in social or technical field and some graduate level course work in that field (or library science or information science), and 1-2 years experience in the analysis and dissemination of information; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of programming and statistical programming packages would be helpful.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Children’s Institute is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, color, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

We welcome qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds to help us best serve our great Community!

Please submit your application through the University of Rochester/Office of Human Resources: http://www.rochester.edu/working/hr/jobs (Job ID 219244). Please note, when you get to the UR website, click “all other openings” under the job search box. Then search for the job ID number in the keyword box at the top of the page. Please proceed to apply. All questions can be directed to Marjorie Allan at mallan [at] childrensinstitute.net.

Position Summary:

The Whole Child Health Consultant and Trainer will be a key member of Children’s Institute’s Whole Child Connection team, supporting educators and youth development practitioners in their efforts to integrate a whole child focus in classrooms, schools, districts, and youth development programs. The Whole Child Health Consultant and Trainer’s primary responsibilities will be: 

Responsibilities:

• Consultation -- Coordinate and implement the Connection’s three phase needs assessment and action planning process in school districts and youth development programs, including conducting interviews and focus groups, developing reports, and facilitating action planning sessions with staff.
• Facilitation and Training -- Facilitate large and small group adult learning sessions and workshops for educators, school administrators, youth services and out-of-school (OST) time providers, and other practitioners.
• Coaching -- Provide one-on-one and small group coaching to individuals in school settings including teachers, school teams, and administrators and/or in youth development settings to program directors, supervisors, and front line staff.
• Resource and Tool Creation -- Create comprehensive, engaging externally-facing resources, tools, presentations, and other content and provide practical, actionable guidance to educators, youth services and OST providers, and other practitioners.
• Organizational Support -- Contribute to the development of new projects and proposals and to other work across Whole Child Connection.

Qualifications:

We are seeking individuals with a passion for and deep understanding of social-emotional learning, education, child and youth development, school culture/climate, effective learning environments, and continuous improvement. Candidates who thrive in fast paced environments, who enjoy facilitating adult learning, and who are motivated self-starters that take initiative and attend to details will thrive in this position. Successful candidates will also be familiar with the complexities of the education system at the classroom, school, and district level and the challenges and opportunities in the youth development arena particularly with youth services and OST programming.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in education, psychology, human/youth development, or related field.
• Deep content knowledge in whole child development topics, including social-emotional learning, school culture and climate, and youth development.  Experience in school and/or youth development settings is essential.
• Self-starter with comfort working autonomously.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Understanding of best practice in adult learning.
• Substantial training/coaching/consultation experience with adult learners and comfort working with and providing consultation and training to a range of people.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple projects at once.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Children’s Institute is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, color, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

We welcome qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds to help us best serve our great Community!

If this job sounds like something you would find fulfilling and is aligned with your career goals, even if your experience isn’t exactly in line with the points above, please consider applying anyway. Experience comes in many forms and your interest and passion can go a long way. We know that a diverse team makes for the best collaborative work and creative thinking. We are dedicated to adding new perspectives and experiences to the team and encourage everyone who is interested in the work to apply.

Please submit your application through the University of Rochester/Office of Human Resources: http://www.rochester.edu/working/hr/jobs (Job ID 219523). Please note, when you get to the UR website, click “all other openings” under the job search box. Then search for the job ID number in the keyword box at the top of the page. Please proceed to apply. All questions can be directed to Dawn Breitung at dbreitung [at] childrensinstitute.net.

Position Summary:

Children’s Institute, a non-profit organization affiliated with the University of Rochester, seeks qualified individuals to provide high quality training to various child-serving audiences (i.e., teachers, early education professionals, youth workers) on an as needed basis. Content areas may include social emotional learning, play therapy, early childhood development and/or assessment. Must have strong training background with ability to engage varied audiences, deliver content effectively with the goal of skill transfer and retention, and maintain high levels of professionalism and courtesy, while supporting the overarching mission of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive support of children. Background in emotionally responsive skill development and practice preferred. Applicant will have to be open to continuous improvement and demonstrate flexibility in scheduling, workload, travel, and ability to work with members of different teams/projects. Ideal candidate will be involved in developing, as well as delivering, trainings. 

Responsibilities:

• Deliver trainings, workshops, conference sessions, and coaching based on Children’s Institute protocol across various projects and programs, including Whole Child Connection, Primary Project, and the RECAP early childhood assessment.  
• Expand research base and knowledge of content areas to align with current educational trends and practices.
• Present a professional image and message as a representative of Children’s Institute.
• Attend planning meetings as needed.
• Ensure that training participants complete an evaluation for reflection. Use feedback to improve upon training content and delivery skills as warranted.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with background in education, social work, early childhood education, or social emotional learning, youth development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in teaching, training, or professional development preferred.
• Open and collaborative style for teamwork and cooperation.
• Consistent and continual support of Children’s Institute mission to serve, support, and nurture all children.

Please submit resumes to:
dbreitung [at] childrensinstitute.net (Dawn Breitung)
Assistant Director, Whole Child Connection
Children's Institute
274 N. Goodman Street, Suite D103
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 295-1000, ext. 255