ABOUT ZERO TO THREE
Founded in 1977, ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development. Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society with the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential. Our Core Values Statement: We believe that how we do our work is as important as what we do. To learn more about ZERO TO THREE, please visit our website at zerotothree.org.
SUMMARY
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.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Support implementation and ongoing maintenance of the DC:0-5™ professional development portfolio in alignment with established strategic plans, including professional learning products, Trainer Certification, and implementation resources.
Coordinate day-to-day implementation activities related to DC:0-5™ professional learning offerings, working closely with the Senior Professional Development Manager to ensure timely, high-quality execution.
Lead, co-lead, and support delivery of research-based and evidence-informed DC:0-5™ and other IECMH professional learning offerings across multiple learning modalities.
Provide day-to-day coordination and operational support for the DC:0-5™ Trainer Certification system, including communications, participant support, logistics, implementation resources, and record maintenance.
Coordinate and support DC:0-5™ and other IECMH faculty consultants, including onboarding, communications, scheduling, resource development, and ongoing engagement.
Maintain and update professional learning materials, trainer resources, implementation tools, and supporting documentation to ensure alignment with current content and organizational standards.
Stay current with emerging research and promising practices related to infant and early childhood mental health, adult learning, workforce development, and implementation to support professional learning delivery and continuous quality improvement.
Contribute to continuous quality improvement through the collection, analysis, and synthesis of participant, trainer, and implementation data, providing recommendations to strengthen professional learning products and services.
Collaborate with colleagues across CMP and the broader organization to support coordinated planning, communication, implementation, and delivery of professional learning initiatives.
Travel nationally, as required, to deliver professional development and represent ZERO TO THREE at meetings, conferences, and other professional events.
Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of Professional Innovations.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
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…