Senior Professional Development Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the implementation and ongoing upkeep of the DC:0-5™ professional development portfolio.

• Oversee the daily execution of DC:0-5™ professional learning initiatives.

• Lead, co-lead, and support research-driven and evidence-based DC:0-5™ and IECMH professional learning through various modalities.

• Manage operational support for the DC:0-5™ Trainer Certification system, which includes communications, participant assistance, logistics, resources, and record-keeping.

• Facilitate and assist DC:0-5™ and IECMH faculty consultants, which involves onboarding, scheduling, resource development, and engagement.

• Keep professional learning materials, trainer resources, implementation tools, and documentation up to date.

• Remain informed about research and effective practices in infant and early childhood mental health, adult learning, workforce development, and implementation.

• Gather, analyze, and synthesize data from participants, trainers, and implementation for ongoing quality improvement.

• Collaborate with various teams across the organization for planning, communication, implementation, and execution of professional learning initiatives.

• Travel nationally to provide professional development and represent ZERO TO THREE at various meetings, conferences, and professional events.

• Execute additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in infant and early childhood mental health, including direct clinical exposure.

• Current DC:0-5™ Certified Trainer credential is preferred; candidates who are certification-ready and can complete the process within six (6) months of hire will also be considered.

• Proven success in designing and/or delivering high-quality professional learning in both in-person and virtual formats.

• Capability to facilitate engaging, learner-centered professional development for diverse adult audiences.

• Strong understanding of infant and early childhood mental health, child development, relationship-based practices, the DC:0-5™ diagnostic system, and family-centered approaches.

• Knowledge of adult learning principles, professional development design and delivery, and workforce development research and practices.

• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines effectively.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to manage several projects while ensuring quality, accuracy, and customer service.

• Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, project management and collaboration platforms, virtual meeting technologies, learning management systems, and e-learning platforms.

• Willingness and ability to travel nationally on a regular basis.

• A 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 employment jurisdiction.

• At least three (3) years of IECMH clinical experience working with children from birth through age five and their families.

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience providing professional development to practitioners involved in assessment, diagnosis, or treatment planning.

• Equivalent international credentials and comparable combinations of education, clinical preparation, and directly related professional experience may be considered.

• Preferred advanced training, certification, or specialization in IECMH and experience in developing and delivering training, consultation, coaching, or reflective practice opportunities.

• Physical capability to perform tasks involving computer work, communication, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).

• Retirement contributions.

• Generous leave benefits.