Help me Grow Early Childhood Mental Health Coordinator

Early Childhood Mental Health Coordinator Location: San Mateo, CA (Redwood City, CA / San Mateo, CA) Compensation: $29 – $34 per hour. Full‑time position. About Us We are a non‑profit organization dedicated to providing a broad range of programs and services for individuals with disabilities. Our mission is to accept, respect, and include people of all abilities, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Benefits Up to 4 weeks of paid time off 10 paid holidays* Medical, dental, and vision benefits upon hire* 401(k) plan with employer match Performance bonuses Job Summary The Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) Coordinator plays a key role on the "Help Me Grow" team, supporting families with young children in San Mateo County. The role includes connecting families to early childhood mental health resources, providing care coordination, coaching colleagues on engaging families around mental health, social‑emotional well‑being, and trauma‑informed practices for children born to age 5. Responsibilities Serve as a direct resource for parents/caregivers of children under 6 with social‑emotional or developmental concerns. Provide warm referrals and follow‑up for families needing early childhood mental health services. Support parents identified through ASQ‑3 and ASQ‑SE2 screenings, especially those with low protective factors. Build and maintain a comprehensive database of early childhood mental health services in San Mateo County (eligibility, availability, service types). Generate monthly reports on referrals, outcomes, and barriers to care. Document timely and accurate case notes and contribute to continuous quality improvement (CQI). Provide coaching and guidance to Help Me Grow and Family Resource Center Coordinators on engaging families in conversations about mental health, well‑being, and trauma. Participate in case reviews and team meetings to offer strategies and resources for families with high needs. Assist in identifying mental health professional development opportunities for staff. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with mental health providers and community partners. Represent Help Me Grow at countywide meetings such as Round Table, Systems Change, and other mental health‑focused committees. Elevate trends and barriers identified through family interactions to inform broader systems change. Support in‑person and virtual parent‑child groups. Participate in family‑community outreach events, resource fairs, and educational workshops. Serve as a public‑facing advocate for Help Me Grow and early childhood mental health in the community. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required in early childhood mental health, early childhood special education, psychology, or social work. Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience with families and children birth through five. Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or other high‑frequency languages in San Mateo County such as Portuguese, Mandarin, or Cantonese). Knowledge of ACEs, Protective Factors Framework, or trauma‑informed practices. Hiring Requirements Proof of negative TB test results. Verification of physical clearance. Passing a criminal fingerprint clearance. 18 years of age or job permit clearance. Physical Activity Ability to sit/stand and use a keyboard as needed. Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. Ability to drive and travel within San Mateo County.

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