Senior Writer and Training Specialist

Summary

Join ZERO TO THREE as a Military Family Projects professional, focusing on infant and early childhood mental health within military communities. You will collaborate with organizations and military sites to develop and deliver engaging training experiences, both online and in person. Responsibilities include researching relevant topics, creating training materials, providing technical assistance, and managing multiple projects. This role requires significant experience in IECMH, training development, and working with military families. ZERO TO THREE offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years relevant experience in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH), early childhood education and development or social work field
• At least 3-5 years relevant experience developing and delivering training/professional development to family-serving professionals, including social worker/IECMH audiences, in both virtual and in-person formats
• Infant/toddler subject matter expertise, including knowledge of attachment and strategies to promote optimal parent-child relationships with working knowledge of parental engagement strategies. This role must possess knowledge of trauma, grief and loss in children, as well as an understanding of protective factors and strategies for preventing and mitigating child maltreatment
• Possess knowledge of adult learning principles and skilled in communicating information to professionals in engaging ways
• Effective technical assistance skills that reflect consultative principles of adult learning, leadership, reflective practice and team processing
• Able to manage multiple projects at once
• Skilled at collaboration and relationship-building internally/externally
• Excellent conceptual, written and oral skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; successful experience working and communicating with diverse people
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team structure; ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible
• Ability to travel
• Master’s in social work or Master’s in Early Childhood Education and Development, Family Sciences, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Research the most current and relevant research/evidence on topics of importance to military-connected families such as parental separation, reunification, impact of trauma, resilience, social-emotional development, and more to inform resource development for families and professionals
• Develop engaging training/professional development activities (online or in person), reflecting adult learning principles and designed to support mastery of articulated objectives
• Deliver technical assistance to Military Family Life Counselors, New Parent Support Program Staff, Family Advocacy Staff, and Command Team and CCR personnel on topics related to early development; parent growth and development; IECMH, or related topics
• Exhibit a consultative and problem-solving stance with stakeholders to assess needs for training and technical assistance
• Ensure all training for military professionals complies with Department of Defense policies and procedures
• Collaborate with the Director of Military Family Projects, or other Military Family Projects staff, to ensure topics, scheduling, and content of trainings and resource material developed are aligned with project goals and requirements
• Manage multiple projects to stated timelines and to a high-quality standard, as established in the approved work plan
• Plan online and in-person learning events including scheduling; topic selection; speaker/subject matter expert selection, and evaluation. Assist with logistical coordination for bi-annual in-person conferences
• Represent Military Family Projects @ ZERO TO THREE at various meetings and events as requested
• Contribute to the overall vision and work of Military Family Projects @ ZERO TO THREE activities by participating in regular staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the project

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in home visitation and/or direct services to young children and families
• Strong understanding of military/veteran programs, culture, and context

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HRA
• Retirement contributions
• Generous leave benefits