[Hiring] Senior Professional Development Specialist @ZERO TO THREE

Role Description

The Senior Professional Development Specialist, IECMH, is part of ZERO TO THREE’s Professional Innovations team within the Communication, Marketing, and Professional Innovations (CMP) Division. Working closely with and supervised by the Senior Professional Development Manager, IECMH, this position supports the implementation, delivery, and continuous improvement of the organization’s professional development portfolio focused on infant and early childhood mental health. The position has primary responsibility for coordinating the DC:0-5™ professional development portfolio, including professional learning, Trainer Certification, faculty consultant support, and implementation resources. The position collaborates across the organization and travels nationally to deliver professional development and represent ZERO TO THREE at meetings, conferences, and other professional events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in infant and early childhood mental health, including direct clinical experience.
• Current DC:0-5™ Certified Trainer credential preferred. Candidates who are certification-ready and able to successfully complete the DC:0-5™ Trainer Certification process within six (6) months of hire will also be considered.
• Demonstrated success designing and/or delivering high-quality professional learning across multiple modalities, including in-person and virtual environments.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate engaging, learner-centered professional development for diverse adult audiences.
• Strong knowledge of infant and early childhood mental health, child development, relationship-based practice, application of the DC:0-5™ diagnostic system, and family-centered approaches.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, professional development design and delivery, and current research and promising practices related to workforce development.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy, and customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project management and collaboration platforms, virtual meeting technologies, learning management systems and e-learning platforms, and other technologies used to support professional learning and program implementation.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in infant and early childhood mental health, psychology, social work, counseling, medicine, or a closely related field.
• Current board certification, active clinical license, or equivalent professional credential recognized in the jurisdiction of employment.
• A minimum of three (3) years of IECMH clinical experience serving children from birth through age five and their families.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience providing professional development to practitioners responsible for assessment, diagnosis, or treatment planning.
• Equivalent international credentials and comparable combinations of education, clinical preparation, and directly related professional experience may be considered.

Benefits

• This position's salary is estimated to be low $80,000s to high $90,000s depending on experience, geo-location, budget, and other comparable and similarly scoped internal positions.
• ZERO TO THREE offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HRA, retirement contributions, generous leave benefits and more.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to use finger dexterity and sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard.
• Capable of reading a computer screen and may need to remain seated for extended periods.
• Can perform repetitive motions and reach for objects.
• Frequently required to hold a writing instrument, communicate verbally, and hear well enough to detect nuances and receive detailed information.
• May be required to grasp objects, push, pull, bend, stand, walk, squat, or kneel.
• Vision abilities required include close vision for data preparation or analysis, and expansive reading.
• May need to lift up to 30 pounds.

Essential Qualities

• Encourages and practices critical thinking.
• Is self-reflective and empathic.
• Recognizes the influence of workplace relationships on outcomes and results.
• Maintains a respectful and accepting approach to others.
• Aware of the influence of the larger context on individual behavior.
• Collaboratively and creatively supports the work efforts of colleagues at all levels and in all areas of the organization.

Working Conditions

• Typically works indoors in a heated and air-conditioned office, with a mixture of natural, incandescent, and fluorescent light with low to moderate noise levels.
• May be subject to working conditions conducive to a home environment.
• When travel is expected, the incumbent will be exposed to outside environmental conditions during those times.