Infant And Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANT Organization Summary

CAIRO, the Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization, is a bastion for African refugees and immigrant families in Oregon and central Minnesota, dedicated to forging paths to equity and social justice. We are a non‑profit, service‑driven organization steadfast in its mission to advocate for, support, and enable the growth and empowerment of African communities through a comprehensive array of programs and initiatives.

Our work is rooted in the understanding that equitable access to education, health services, workforce development, and housing are pivotal to the prosperity of our immigrant and refugee families and communities.

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Consultation is an indirect, multilevel service in which consultants partner with adults in young children’s lives to build their capacity to foster healthy social‑emotional development. In this program, consultants partner with and support early childhood care and education providers, in center‑and home‑based settings. IECMH Consultants receive specialized training to provide IECMH consultation through an evidence‑based framework.

This project’s broad goals include reducing rates of suspension/expulsion from ECE settings, and more specifically to reduce race disparities in the rates of suspension/expulsion. Therefore, this position will require a strong commitment to equity, anti‑bias, and anti‑racist practices. Culturally specific and culturally responsive services are important to the success of the program. Consultants whose race, ethnicity, culture, and/or language are representative of the community served are strongly encouraged to apply.

The IECMH Consultant will work with peers from CAIRO, and Black Parent Initiative, as well as Technical Assistance from Multnomah County CCR&R to serve licensed child‑care centers, licensed group child‑care homes, registered family child‑care homes, child‑care aides, and relative care providers in Multnomah County. The Consultant will develop collaborative relationships with parents, professionals, and organizations in the community who also serve infants, young children, and families.

The IECMH Consultant will function as part of the CAIRO Workforce Development team, under the supervision of the Director of Workforce Development. Driving required.

• Master’s degree preferred (mental health, early childhood education, early childhood development, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech & language pathologist, or other related discipline)

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• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development, social work, or psychology plus at least 2 years of experience in a related infant/early childhood field
• Individuals with no degree or an associate’s degree and at least two years’ experience in…