DescriptionnnEliot is committed to employee growth & retention by offering a comprehensive total rewards package including but not limited to:nn75% Company Contribution to Medical and Dental Insurancenn12 Paid Holidays, 15 to 20 Vacation Days Annually, 12 Sick Days Annuallynn401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matchnn100% Company-Paid Life & Accidental Death Insurancenn100% Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurancenn$3000 Employee Referral Bonusnn$3000 Annual Tuition/Professional Development ReimbursementnnOpportunities for growth internally within our 100+ programs across MassachusettsnnComprehensive Staff Orientation, Training Programs & Professional Development AssistancennFSA, Dependent Care, transportation reimbursementnnMental Health Consultation services are primarily offered to pre-schools, daycare centers (family or center-based), or other facilities licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) in 47 cities and towns throughout Northeast Massachusetts to provide assessment, intervention and support strategies to address behavioral challenges and prevent expulsion.nnResponsibilities:nnProvide community-based support and education to parents/caregivers of children with special needs and/or behavioral health needs.nnWork with the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation(ECMHC) staff, EEC program leadership and educators and families i n developing measurable F amily P artner goals in the Individualized Service Delivery Plan.nnEngage the parent/caregivers in activities that are designed to address one or more goals/tasks on the Individualized Service Delivery Plan .nnAssist parent/caregiver in meeting the needs of the child through educating, supporting, coaching, modeling and guiding.nnTeach parent/caregiver how to connect to community resources and communicate with providers.nnSupport parent/caregiver in advocating for services and resources to meet a child ’s needs.nnGuide, support and foster empowerment including, linkages to individual, peer/parent support and self-help groups.nnParticipate in feedback meetings and transition planning .nnProvide telephone support and outreach to parent/caregiver.nnQualifications:nnAssociates or Bachelor’s degree in a human services field with one (1) or more years of experience working with children and youth; or High School diploma/GED with two (2) years of experience.nnMust be a parent, guardian or caregiver of a youth with special needs, and/or behavioral health needs.nnExperience in navigating child and family service systems and teaching families who are involved in those systems.nnMust have the ability to communicate with other parents in a supportive and non-judgmental manner regarding their needs.nnDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively with both professional and non-professionals and have the capacity to work effectively with the service provider community. Ability to be an effective spokesperson representing both the ECMHC program and the needs of the families in the community.nnAbility to actively facilitate the development of local and community resources.nnBilingual and bicultural skills are a plus.nnAdditional language capacity and/or cultural diversity are highly desirable.nnSchedule: Monday-Friday, full timennPay: $21.63 hourlynnEliot is committed to identifying and dismantling barriers that prevent people with marginalized racial identities from actualizing their full employment potential, assuming leadership roles, or from fully engaging at all levels in the workplace.nnQualificationsnnSkillsnnPreferrednnCommunication Skills: ExpertnnComputer Software Skills: ExpertnnAbility to write clearly: ExpertnnEducationnnPreferrednnAssociates or better in Human Service's