Sr. Professional Development Specialist

The role

This job supports the delivery and upkeep of ZERO TO THREE's professional development programs on infant and early childhood mental health. The main focus is the DC:0-5 professional development portfolio, including trainer certification and faculty consultant support. The role involves national travel to deliver training and represent the organization.

What you will do

• Support implementation and maintenance of the DC:0-5 professional development portfolio, including professional learning, Trainer Certification and implementation resources.
• Coordinate day-to-day DC:0-5 professional learning offerings with the Senior Professional Development Manager.
• Lead, co-lead or support delivery of IECMH professional learning across in-person and virtual modalities.
• Provide operational support for the DC:0-5 Trainer Certification system, including communications, logistics and records.
• Coordinate and support faculty consultants, including onboarding, scheduling and engagement.
• Maintain and update learning materials, trainer resources and implementation tools.
• Track research and promising practices in infant and early childhood mental health and adult learning.
• Analyze participant, trainer and implementation data and recommend improvements to professional learning products.
• Collaborate with colleagues across CMP and the wider organization on planning and delivery.
• Travel nationally to deliver professional development and represent ZERO TO THREE at events.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in infant and early childhood mental health, including direct clinical experience.
• Demonstrated success designing and/or delivering professional learning across in-person and virtual environments.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate learner-centered professional development for diverse adult audiences.
• Strong knowledge of infant and early childhood mental health, child development, relationship-based practice, the DC:0-5 diagnostic system and family-centered approaches.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, professional development design and workforce development.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently while collaborating in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management, virtual meeting, learning management and e-learning platforms.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally on a regular basis.
• 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 credential recognized in the jurisdiction of employment.

Nice to have

• Current DC:0-5 Certified Trainer credential.
• Candidates certification-ready who can complete DC:0-5 Trainer Certification within six months of hire will also be considered.
• Advanced training, certification or specialization in IECMH.
• Experience developing and delivering training, consultation, coaching or reflective practice for multidisciplinary professionals.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HRA
• Retirement contributions
• Generous leave benefits
• A comprehensive benefits package and more

Before you apply

• Equivalent international credentials and comparable combinations of education, clinical preparation and experience may be considered.
• Candidates must meet applicable professional and regulatory requirements.
• Candidates who are certification-ready may be considered if they can complete DC:0-5 Trainer Certification within six months of hire.
• Due to high application volume, individual feedback on application status is not provided.

About the company

ZERO TO THREE, founded in 1977, works to ensure babies and toddlers have strong early connections and a strong start in life. It envisions a society with the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential.