The Boston Public Health Commission is seeking candidates with both professional/educational background in early childhood development, social work or other relevant field AND the lived experience of raising young children with mental health conditions or social and emotional developmental challenges, to join the Launch/MyChild team. Boston residency or willingness to relocate is required.
Applicants must apply online at www.bphc.org. Computers are available at 1010 Mass Ave., Boston, for applicants who do not have internet access elsewhere.
SALARY: 45,000-50,000 range DOE
HOURS: FT salaried. Occasional weekends & evenings are required. The Lead Family Partner on Early Childhood Systems of Care will play a central role in building a system of care responsive to the social and emotional needs of children ages birth through 8, as part of the LAUNCH and MYCHILD initiatives. The Lead Family Partner will serve on the BPHC early childhood mental health team and report to the LAUNCH Program Manager. The primary responsibilities include building partnerships for a comprehensive early childhood system of care, leading a city-wide council focused on best practices in Pediatric Medical Homes, and developing outreach strategies to promote workforce development on early childhood social and emotional health. DUTIES:
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Skills: Excellent organization skills – ability to manage time and effort on multiple projects; Oral and written communication skills – ability to clearly present ideas verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences. Problem solving skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; Comfortable working in diverse communities and in both clinical and non-clinical arenas ; Ability to work well as a team and independently; Must be proficient using Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint. This position may require direct client/patient contact and as a result of such direct contact, certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties. A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for. Boston Residency Required, or willingness to relocate.
The Boston Public Health Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer |