Community Mental Wellness Consultant

About the role

Goodwill Industries of Gr. Cleveland & East Central Ohio is seeking a full-time Community Mental Wellness Consultant to support children, youth, and families in the Canton area. The position is part of an innovative therapeutic mental health program recognized as a Top Workplace in Stark County.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive interventions with families, children, and the community.
• Implement strength-based resiliency and skill-building curriculum for indicated and/or selected populations in early childhood programs, schools, and/or caregivers.
• Provide consultation regarding mental wellness and behavior intervention services.
• Develop and run parent-child events to support social/emotional development and parent education around behavior management, resiliency, and AoD prevention.
• Provide parent consultations and strengthen parent involvement.
• Coach parents/caregivers to address specific needs of the child using evidence-based parenting models, including but not limited to Triple P: Positive Parenting Program.
• Promote a climate that fosters resiliency and positive social, emotional, and behavioral development.
• Attend collaborative team meetings to create positive change within the community.
• Maintain accurate records of service delivery and ensure timely completion of paperwork.
• Document services consistent with program requirements and submit regular programmatic and other reports as requested.
• Develop rapport with local social service partners and community resources.
• Actively engage with family and child-serving systems, including attending community meetings.
• Provide coordination and referral to community services, as needed.
• Acts as an advocate for children, their families, and the mental wellness of the community.
• Attend required train-the-trainer sessions/trainings.
• Provide groups related to the curriculums listed above.
• Attend continuing education opportunities to obtain and/or maintain professional credentials, licenses, and certifications as directed.
• Participate in professional supervision and training activities.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Serve as the point of contact for assigned community-serving agencies.
• Represent the program at national and local trainings and meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of college in Child Development or Psychology; bachelor's degree with licensure preferred (RA, OCPSA, OCPS-I, OCPS-II, LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, MFT, Nursing, Ohio issued teaching license).
• Minimum of two years of experience working with families, children, adolescents, and/or community serving agencies.
• Strong communication skills with both children and adults.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Culturally competent and willing to work with diverse populations.
• Pursue prevention credentials and ECMHC as requested by Prevention Program Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of college in Child Development or Psychology; bachelor's degree with licensure preferred (RA, OCPSA, OCPS-I, OCPS-II, LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, MFT, Nursing, Ohio issued teaching license).
• Minimum of two years of experience working with families, children, adolescents, and/or community serving agencies.
• Strong communication skills with both children and adults.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Culturally competent and willing to work with diverse populations.
• Pursue prevention credentials and ECMHC as requested by Prevention Program Manager.

Skills

• Evidence-based parenting models, including but not limited to Triple P: Positive Parenting Program.
• Communication skills with both children and adults.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Culturally competent and willing to work with diverse populations.

Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous and affordable medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, and paid time off.

Pay

$17.50/hr.

Schedule

Full-time, some evenings and weekends.

Website

https://www.childandadolescent.org/careers/

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health, we are committed to providing a supportive environment for our clinical therapists and advocating for the mental wellness of the community. We are an equal opportunity employer and have been recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Companies to work for in Stark County.