Early Childhood Plus Child Matters ECMH Master Trainer

Openings as of 7/15/2026. Positive Education Program.

Job Title: Early Childhood Plus Whole Child Matters ECMH Master Trainer
Job : 3995
Position Type: Student Support Services
Date Posted: 7/8/2026
Location: PEP Early Childhood
District: Positive Education Program

Build the knowledge and skills capacity of Ohio professionals working in early learning settings by working locally and coordinating regionally and statewide to provide Early Childhood Mental Health trainings and staff development as put forth by the OMHAS Whole Child Matters ECMH Grant.

• Align practice and work with the agency mission, vision, guiding principles, trauma‑informed care, the Neurosequential Model and the Re‑ED philosophy.
• Support DCY’s ECMH service capacity‑building objective by providing trainings and communities of practice for ECMH professionals to obtain the ECMH Consultation Credential and the Ohio Infant Mental Health Credential.
• Provide Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) and Ohio Approved training sessions to support providers in earning their stars in the SUTQ system and to support professionals in acquiring or renewing their ECMH Professional Credential.
• Provide follow‑up technical assistance consultations to eligible early learning/care sites to assist them in adopting or applying the trainings delivered in their unique settings.
• Disseminate written materials from DCY as requested.
• Participate in activities as requested by DCY, including attending meetings and trainings, delivering trainings, submitting proposals at statewide early childhood conferences, and creating SUTQ trainings.
• Effectively collaborate with other local early childhood system‑of‑care partners.
• Enter and schedule trainings using the OCCRRA database.
• Provide timely and accurate data and reports as requested per DCY grant activities.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, reporting activities, and data entry in a timely manner in accordance with PEP policy and procedures, demonstrating an understanding of training methods specific to adult learners.
• Possess deep knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for children birth to six.
• Understand the principles and practices of the Conscious Discipline model.
• Participate in PEP staff development activities, team meetings, and staff meetings as scheduled or assigned.
• Participate and pass required trainings including First Aid, CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, and Standards of Practice.
• Present oneself with decorum and appropriate dress as a representative of the agency and profession.
• Adhere to PEP and ESC policies and procedures.

• Master’s Degree required.
• Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work license (PC, PCC or SW, ISW) preferred; M.Ed with related mental health experience considered.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain the ECMH Professional Credential and the Ohio Infant Mental Health Credential, preferably Level 3.
• 3–5 years minimum experience working with young children with behavioral and social/emotional problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Effective decision‑making, consultation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to use good judgment under routine and stressful work conditions.
• Willingness to travel for state‑sponsored conferences, meetings, and retreats.
• Superior time‑management skills and attention to detail.
• Professional, effective, and collaborative work style.
• Ability to use Zoom or other video‐conferencing modalities to attend meetings and facilitate trainings.

• Ability to use a computer and keyboard (eye–hand coordination and repetitive movements).
• Ability to move around the classroom/center/community and sit and stand for more than an hour at a time.
• Ability to visually and auditorily assess and monitor the mental health status of students for safety purposes.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle with an Ohio Driver’s License.

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