Come work at one of the Best Workplaces in Colorado!

The Resource Exchange (TRE)

“If there was a Hall of Fame for employers in The Gazette’s Best Workplaces program, The Resource Exchange would be in it – the Colorado Springs nonprofit has been honored for five consecutive years and this year is the top workplace among the largest employers.”

• The Gazette, December 5, 2022

TRE is a place where:

• You will thrive if you have a passion for empowering and advocating for people
• You will impact others by working in partnership with people, families, and community partners to strengthen families and build inclusive communities
• You will be part of a team that voted for TRE to win the “Best Workplace” award for 5 consecutive years

Who We Are:

With the support of over 400 extraordinarily talented staff, The Resource Exchange serves over 9,000 infants, children, teenagers, adults, and seniors who have a variety of disabilities, delays, mental health or long-term care needs in El Paso, Pueblo, Teller, and Park counties advocating for independence and inclusion using a person-centered approach in coordinating care, promoting choices, and collaborating with community partners.

What We Offer:

• Health, dental, vision, employer paid life and disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance just to name a few
• Flexible work schedules (really, we mean it!)
• Half Day Fridays!
• Paid Time Off (with your Birthday off paid!)
• Holiday hours to celebrate what is most important to you
• 401K with employer contributions
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Paid Volunteer Opportunities
• Leadership, Career Development, and Workgroup Opportunities
• And more!

The Resource Exchange

Position Title: EI Childhood Mental Health Specialist

Department: Clinical Services

Reports to: Director of Clinical Services

FLSA: Exempt

Supervisor responsibilities: N/A

Pay Range: $55,830.53 - $56,156.80 annually (this rate based on 1.0 FTE, PT and Flex will adjust to reflect FTE category)

Benefits offered: Health, dental, vision, employer paid life and short-term disability, voluntary life, voluntary long-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay, 401K with employer contributions, pet insurance, other supplemental insurance options, flexible work environment, training and growth opportunities, workgroup participation, public student loan forgiveness, mileage reimbursement, and more.

General Description:

Provide early childhood mental health services for children 0-6 years of age according to the requirements of the CDHS Early Childhood Mental Health Services Grant, focusing on building capacity of early care and education providers, promoting best practices in the implementation of strategies, and timely provision of early childhood mental health support, especially for those at higher risk because of behavioral difficulties and disabilities.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

Job Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge, background and training in general development, with focus on addressing behavioral challenges with children in day care settings. Specific experience with Early Childhood Mental Health issues and intervention strategies. Strong written and verbal skills. Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills. Experience leading and ensuring quality control efforts.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum: Master’s Degree and eligible for licensure in Clinical Social Work, psychology, or related field with focus on early childhood mental health (LPC, LCSW, Clinical Psychologist, etc.). Three years’ experience working with young children with social emotional concerns or behavioral challenges and working within an early care and education environment.

Preferred: Licensed professional, such as LCSW, LPC, Clinical Psychologist; Level 3 or 4 endorsement in Infant Mental Health. Five years working with young children in a transdisciplinary team model.

Material and Equipment Directly Used: Computers/tablets, Printers, Copy Machines, Personal Vehicle, Cell phones/telephone, Cloud based systems and software, etc.

Working Environment/Physical Activities: Office and Community Sites. Moderate physical activity required, such as walking, sitting, standing, and lifting up to 20 pounds. Frequent sitting and standing. ADA accommodations at the request of the employee. A working vehicle, valid CO driver’s license (unless active Military family), and auto insurance coverage with bodily injury and property damage liability coverage ($100,000/$300,000/$100,000 coverage recommended) are required.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job. Therefore, The Resource Exchange reserves the right to amend and/or modify this job description at any time. The Resource Exchange also reserves the right to stipulate hours of employment; work schedules may be changed to respond to business requirements.

The Resource Exchange is committed to affording an equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, height, weight, disability status, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. We are also committed to conforming with the content and spirit of applicable Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action laws and regulations. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, training, education, promotion, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.