Job description

Create a positive impact on families as IOCP’s Early Childhood Mental Health Lead! This brand-new role provides program development support, peer mentoring & consultation and direct services to families within IOCP’s Caring for Kids program. Caring for Kids is a collaborative program focused on kindergarten readiness among children living in families with low incomes by providing scholarships to quality early learning/childcare centers, parent education, mental health support, case management and access to basic needs services. This is an exciting time at IOCP – come join us!

A Peek at What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement a plan to build agency capacity to meet the mental health needs of families.
• Strengthen current therapeutic home visiting model to ensure strong child-parent/caregiver relationships.
• Coach and mentor staff on therapeutic work which may include engagement, assessment, goal setting, counseling, documentation and evaluation.
• Provide reflective mental health consultation and support to IOCP staff and other Early Childhood Mental Health staff.
• Conduct meetings with clients in an environment of their choice; including but not limited to childcare setting, home and/or IOCP.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, identify needs and develop goals with clients.
• Provide psychoeducation on mental health, challenges of parenting, child development, trauma and its impact on parent/child relationships.
• Collaborate with other IOCP staff to provide wraparound support for clients.
• Other responsibilities as outlined in the position description.

Why Us

• Compensation starts at $61,000 - $64,000
• Hybrid work environment
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Nine paid holidays
• Generous PTO (starting at 21 days annually)
• Four weeks of paid leave for employees eligible for parental or medical leave

About Us

IOCP is a human service nonprofit that strengthens our community by meeting basic needs and equipping families for ongoing stability. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we! Inclusionary relationships are core to our role as an employer, service provider, partner and community leader. We embrace diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment across all types of difference.

Our work environment is client centered, values driven, team oriented, fast paced, diverse, and focused on learning and professional development. We have a strong internal culture of collaboration and team support, and a deep commitment across staff to our mission and values. Supervisors are extremely supportive of self-care. Our Caring for Kids team is tight knit, supportive and has fun together! Learn more about us here: https://iocp.org/

Qualifications

Minimum

• Master's degree or other graduate degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields (social work, marriage & family therapy, psychology, counseling).
• Licensed in one of the above-named fields.
• Extensive knowledge of early childhood development, systems as well as public and private resources in early childhood to support the success of early learners.
• Knowledge of mental health and common treatment modalities including but not limited to family systems, attachment, trauma-informed, person-centered, and strengths-based.
• Minimum of two years related experience in delivering mental health services.
• Ability to work independently; Valid driver's license/auto insurance/reliable vehicle.
• Excellent organization, computer and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain and teach professional boundaries.
• Ability to creatively solve problems and complete complex tasks.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse environment and within a team.
• Demonstrated cultural competence with a focus on inclusion.
• A commitment to advocating for people living in poverty and social justice work.
• A deep commitment and passion to Interfaith Outreach’s mission and work.

Preferred

• 2 years' experience working in early childhood and providing direct support to families.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, Somali or Russian.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter. Applications due December 7, 2022. Candidates are considered as submissions arrive. Position is open until filled.

IOCP values a diverse work environment.

People of color and people from other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

IOCP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plymouth, MN 55447

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