Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field including child development, special education, or developmental psychology, with a minimum of three (3) years experience in field. 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree. Prior classroom experience or work history within child serving system preferred. One (1) or more years of providing coaching or mentorship to early childhood providers strongly preferred. Ability for statewide travel required.

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of best practices in early childhood education, child care services, promotion of social-emotional development in young children, and collaboration with families
• Knowledge and experience implementing the Pyramid Model framework or other evidence informed social- emotional framework
• Familiarity with Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma informed care
• Experience leading professional development trainings and knowledge of adult learning theories
• Knowledge of Practice Based Coaching or experience providing technical assistance or consultation services
• Excellent organizational, communication, writing, and problem-solving/creative thinking skills
• Ability to form strong relationships with child care providers, directors, and caregivers from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
• Well-versed in basic computer applications, (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, Microsoft Outlook.) and multimedia technology
• Basic experience with data collection and analysis
• Proven commitment to system of care principles and to working effectively as a part of a team
• Excellent collaboration, customer service, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently

Duties & Responsibilities/Principal Activities:

• Support the implementation of a statewide child care consultation program, through the coordination and provision of Pyramid Model training and classroom consultation to benefit staff members, children, and family members associated with childcare, Head Start, pre-K and other child serving agencies
• Collect program evaluations and satisfaction surveys from training and technical assistance recipients
• Assist in the development of Pyramid Model Leadership Sites through training, coaching and securing program operational and evaluation data
• Participate in local and regional committee meetings to increase awareness of child care consultation program across the state
• Assist in the development of new tools and materials for educators and caregivers
• Participate in statewide Pyramid Model efforts by providing off- and on-site technical assistance to internal and external coaches and program staff
• Provide required information, materials, and documents in a timely fashion including program reports, timesheets, expense forms, and work schedule requests
• Conform to CARF standards as applicable
• Participate in mandatory TNV staff training, events, and meetings
• Other duties as assigned
• This position requires a valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance

Title: Family Support Specialist in the Courts

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral science or closely related field required, Master's preferred. Parent/caregiver or legal guardian of child with mental health diagnosis required. Certified Family Support Specialist (CFSS) preferred. Personal experience with children’s mental health issues and in navigating child-serving systems. Non-profit organization experience and work history within child serving systems preferred, including but not exclusive of juvenile justice, protective services, or other child serving systems.

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of the service area and of resources for children with mental health issues.
• Knowledge and personal experience with children who have behavioral disorders.
• Knowledge and experience with the juvenile justice, educational, and other child-serving systems.
• Desire to help and support parents of children with SED, with strong customer service skills.
• Commitment to system of care principles, cultural competency & effective teamwork.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving/creative thinking skills.
• Established support system and access to resources.
• Basic computer and writing skills.

Duties & Responsibilities/Principal Activities:

• Assists the family in navigating various child-serving systems and in connecting with resources.
• Assists the family in navigating the juvenile justice and court systems.
• Assists assigned families in securing both formal & informal supports to meet the family’s needs.
• Assists families/caregivers to develop attainable goals that help the child function better in the home, school, and community through promoting and modeling system of care.
• Ensures that required paperwork is completed as instructed in the assigned time frame.
• Completes and disseminates service plan to client and family.
• Schedules meetings and provides client with date, time & location.
• Partners with family in identifying and overcoming barriers/service gaps.
• Monitors the progress of the Service Plan as the primary contact person for completion of tasks.
• Models and teaches effective advocacy skills, provides caregiver active support and regular visits.
• Other duties and/or tasks as assigned.

• Conform to CARF standards as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of current auto insurance

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or closely related field is required. Preference given to parents/caregivers or family members of children with SED. Non-profit organization experience and work history within child serving systems, (especially Juvenile Justice) also strongly preferred.

Skills & Knowledge Preferred:

• Knowledge of and/or experience working with children’s mental, emotional and social development and well-being.
• Knowledge of and/or experience working with children/families and teachers/staff in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of how to develop family-driven and strength-based treatment/behavior plans with families.
• Knowledge of system of care/wraparound principles/practices.
• Knowledge of Trauma-informed practices/approach
• Experience facilitating support groups and training parents and professional staff/teachers.
• Excellent organizational, written, communication and problem-solving/creative thinking skills.
• Excellent collaboration, customer service, and leadership skills.

Duties & Responsibilities/Principal Activities:

• Partner with teachers/administration to seamlessly integrate trauma informed practices/mental health awareness into existing education systems.
• Provide training to teachers, staff, and parents about Building Strong Brains/ACES, Trauma and Co-Occurring Disorders and Understanding the link between Adolescent Trauma and Substance abuse
• Identify students/parents and teachers/staff currently experiencing or at-risk of experiencing trauma related stress symptoms
• Completes Strengths-Based Assessments (CANS, ACES, CBITS)
• Provide group, family, and individual counseling intervention for students/families
• Facilitate regular/recurring trauma screenings, trauma informed mental health assessments and group/individual interventions (TF-CBT)
• Facilitate parent and teacher/staff trainings such as Promoting Healthy and Successful Students, Youth Mental Health and First aid and Nurturing Parenting
• Facilitate Child Trauma Toolkit training for teachers/staff and ensure pre/post tests are completed
• Present/teach MindUp curriculum in order to help students improve coping skills and decrease anxiety.
• Assist teachers/administrative staff in creating and implementing trauma-informed practices
• Facilitate satisfaction survey completion process in order to review progress and measure outcomes of improving early identification and intervention of trauma related stress symptoms in students and teachers
• Consult and collaborate with teachers/parents regarding students’ needs identified in IEPs to ensure appropriate accommodations are identified/implemented.
• Consult and collaborate with teachers/parents regarding behavioral/learning plans
• Document individual and group counseling sessions in EHR as well as all other required assessments, training and outcome measurement tools.
• Ensure client information is secured consistent with HIPAA requirements.
• Other duties and/or tasks as assigned.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of current auto insurance.

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in counseling/therapy or closely related field is required. Preference given to parents/caregivers or family members of children with SED. Non-profit organization experience and work history within child serving systems, (especially Juvenile Justice) also strongly preferred.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Willingness to partner with a Family Support Specialist (FSS) in order to provide a team-based approach to in-home services.
• Willingness to be trained in (TARGET) Trauma Affect Regulation: Guide for Education and Therapy
• Willingness to be trained in mental health trainings such at MHT-JJ (Mental Health Training-Juvenile Justice)
• Knowledge of children’s mental, emotional and social development and well-being.
• Knowledge of and experience working with juvenile justice, educational, and other child-serving systems.
• Knowledge of how to develop family-driven and strength-based treatment/behavior plans with families.
• Knowledge of system of care/wraparound principles/practices.
• Excellent organizational, written, communication and problem-solving/creative thinking skills.
• Excellent collaboration, customer service, and leadership skills.

Duties & Responsibilities/Principal Activities:

• Completes Strengths-Based Assessments (CANS, ACES, CGSQ at intake and discharge,) Interpretive Summary, and Individual Service Plan in collaboration with the youth, family, and Family Support Specialist (FSS) to identify strengths and needs.
• Works as a team with the Family Support Specialist to ensure coordinated service delivery and at least weekly face-to-face contact with family/youth.
• Attends court/CFTMs and communicates with Youth Service Officers regarding youth/families’ participation in services and progress in completing goals established to address issues contributing to court involvement/delinquent charges.
• Assist FSS in identifying community resources and helping family engage with resources that will sustain family’s progress beyond discharge from JJR program
• Available by cell phone 24/7 for crisis support and will create a crisis support plan.
• Availability to work outside of the general operating hours to meet the needs of the family/youth.
• Documents progress, safety plan, treatment plan, etc. and enter into the EHR.
• Complete transition plan/discharge summary.
• Facilitate MHT-JJ Training for judicial staff, law enforcement staff, partners, and members of the community
• Ensure client information is secured consistent with HIPAA requirements.
• Ensure that we conform to CARF standards applicable to the services provided.
• Other duties and/or tasks as assigned.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of current auto insurance.
• This position covers Robertson County & Sumner County.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in social science or closely related field with one (1) or more years of work experience in the field. Flexibility in work schedule with available day and evening hours. Non-profit organization experience and work history within child serving systems strongly preferred.

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of the developmental, mental, emotional, relational, and social needs of children.
• Knowledge of behavioral disorders and children’s mental health diagnoses, including DSM IV.
• Knowledge of the service area and of resources for children with mental health issues.
• Knowledge and experience with the juvenile justice, educational, and other child-serving systems.
• Proven commitment to system of care principles and to working effectively as a part of a team.
• Excellent organizational, written, communication and problem-solving/creative thinking skills.
• Excellent collaboration, customer service, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Basic computer skills.

Duties & Responsibilities/Principal Activities:

• Conducts and assists with screening process at schools in various counties across the state.
• Meets with youth after screening as needed and provides necessary follow-up.
• Links youth/families with local community resources.
• Assist with satisfaction surveys and analysis.
• Performs all necessary data recording and recordkeeping.
• Models and teaches effective advocacy skills, in keeping with system of care principals.
• Assists Youth Screen Program Manager with the marketing of the Youth Screen Program to Tennessee schools and other youth-serving community venues.
• Assists Youth Screen Program Manager with marketing and delivering suicide prevention trainings to schools and other youth-serving community venues
• Assists Youth Screen Program Manager with marketing and delivering Mental Health First Aid Trainings to schools and other youth-serving community venues
• Assists Youth Screen Program Manager with marketing and delivering CAST to schools and other youth-serving community venues
• Assists in supporting volunteers for Youth Screen process as needed.
• Conform to CARF standards as applicable.
• Other duties and/or tasks as assigned.
• This position requires a valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance.