Early Childhood Consultant

Job Description

Position: Early Childhood Consultant

Status: Full time ;
Location: Greater Hartford, CT ;
Compensation:

• Unlicensed: starting at $54,000 (Bilingual: $56,000) — Supervision toward Licensure is provided!
• Licensed: starting at $67,200 (Bilingual: $69,200)

Summary

The Early Childhood Consultant (ECC) provides mental health consultation to early childcare providers, educators, and families. This role focuses on promoting positive early childhood mental health, strengthening child–caregiver relationships, and supporting childcare programs in preventing suspension and expulsion. The ECC represents The Village with professionalism and adheres to all agency policies, best practices, and confidentiality standards.

• Child Risk Intervention — Partner with childcare staff to identify and support children (birth–five) at risk of suspension or expulsion.
• Developmental Expertise — Serve as a resource on early childhood development, emotional and behavioral health, and child–parent relationships.
• Environmental Assessments — Conduct assessments to support children identified as at risk.
• Provider Coaching — Deliver culturally responsive coaching to early childcare providers.
• Individualized Plans — Complete assessments and develop plans involving providers, children, and families.
• Referral Support — Assist staff with referrals for specialized services.
• Training & Meetings — Participate in statewide meetings, training modules, and supervisory observations.
• Family & Community Liaison — Facilitate communication between families, providers, and community agencies.
• Systems-Level Prevention — Engage in Systems of Care/Community Collaboratives.
• Community Education — Deliver community presentations on early childhood topics.
• Reporting — Provide required data and documentation.
• Ethics & Confidentiality — Uphold HIPAA standards and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support program operations.

• Master’s degree in a Human Services field (Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Counseling).

• Expertise in early childhood development, emotional/behavioral health, family systems, attachment, trauma, and developmental disabilities.
• Familiarity with early childhood care and education systems.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).
• Strong written, verbal, training, and public speaking skills.

Our benefits package supports your whole life with comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, and employer matched retirement savings. We also invest in your growth through tuition assistance (Loan Forgiveness Program – NHSC, tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment).

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The Village for Families and Children is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.